How to Choose the Right Flooring for Your Home

A nationwide guide to hardwood, vinyl, laminate, tile, and more — find the perfect flooring for every room and subfloor.

. Why Choosing the Right Flooring Matters

• Flooring lifespan and durability

• Impact on home value

• Differences in climate across U.S. regions (humidity, moisture, temperature)

  Start With Your Subfloor

  A. Cement Subfloors (Common in Southern & Western States)

  • Moisture concerns

  • Best options:

    • Porcelain & ceramic tile

    • Luxury vinyl plank (LVP)

    • Luxury vinyl tile (LVT)

    • Cork

      B. Wood Subfloors (Common in Northern & East Coast Homes)

      • Flexibility

      • Best options:

        • Solid hardwood

        • Engineered hardwood

        • Laminate

        • LVP

Best Flooring by Room (Nationwide Recommendations)

A. Kitchen Flooring

• Waterproof LVP

• Tile

• LVT

B. Bathroom Flooring

• Tile

• Waterproof vinyl

C. Living Rooms & Bedrooms

• Hardwood

• Engineered hardwood

• Laminate

• LVP

D. Basement Flooring

• LVP

• LVT

• Tile

Flooring for Your Lifestyle

A. High‑Traffic Homes

• Tile

• LVP

• Engineered hardwood

B. Pet‑Friendly Flooring

• Scratch‑resistant LVP

• Tile

• UV‑finished engineered hardwood

C. Eco‑Friendly Flooring

• Cork

• Sustainable hardwood

Compare Flooring Types

Include a comparison table for:

• Hardwood

• Engineered hardwood

• Laminate

• LVP

• LVT

• Tile

Comparison categories:

• Durability

• Water resistance

• Cost

• Maintenance

• Lifespan

• Best rooms

Why Homeowners Nationwide Choose Us

• Nationwide shipping

• Wholesale pricing

• Huge in‑stock inventory

• Expert flooring guidance

• Trusted by homeowners, contractors, and designers

Call to Action

• Shop Flooring Nationwide

• Request a Free Quote

• Talk to a Flooring Expert

Entryway with Herringbone tile

Slate floor tiles

Luxury Vinyl Flooring in a Herringbone pattern

Solid Hardwood Flooring

Solid Brazilian Cherry Hardwood


Solid Hardwood Flooring


Refinished Basement