Laminate is the preferred choice in kitchens bathrooms entryways and other living areas of the home and in homes that have pets or if the people in the home are prone to allergies or are messier.
Carpet or laminate in bedrooms.
Carpet is the most popular choice for a bedroom flooring surface in north america and many other western nations largely because it is soft and warm on the feet an obvious advantage in a room where you are often bare footed.
It is also an acoustic insulator cushioning noise caused by movement.
We generally find something that somewhat soft and not terribly expensive.
Laminate flooring does not absorb sound well and is often noisy to walk on.
Seniors and those with mobility issues that leave them prone to falling also benefit from this tremendous pro in favor of carpeting.
You can even have a pad installed beneath the carpet to enhance this asset.
It is also a great floor for diyers since the planks use a modified click lock tongue and groove connection method that is very easy to install.
Carpet meanwhile is the better choice in bedrooms and other potential living areas.
For a bedroom most prefer carpet that is cut rather than looped as it is softer on your feet.
For the westchester new york metro area that is often called a textured carpet.
Carpet also provides a padded surface which is incredibly handy in children s bedrooms and play areas.
Acoustic underlays are sometimes used to help reduce noise.