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Best Floors for Winter

Do you know that some floors are better choices for winter? It’s because certain flooring materials can retain heat better than the others.

Many types of flooring will always give you cold feet in colder climates. For cold-climate or winter homes, you will want to select the materials that will maintain you and your guests cozy.

Floorings Options For Winter Season

Vinyl Plank & Tile Flooring

Vinyl plank flooring is a great winter flooring option–when combined with a high-quality underlayment. With underlayment, vinyl plank floors are well-insulated, offering a warm underfoot. Vinyl flooring collections have a pre-attached pad for added warmth and sound-absorption, which also eliminates the need for underlayment. 

Engineered Hardwood Flooring

Engineered hardwood flooring is constructed of several layers of bonded wood that can withstand extremely cold climates and low temperatures

Keep in mind, however, that your engineered hardwood floors are only as warm as your insulation. In other words, ensure your insulation is up-to-date and packed tight to eliminate any cold drafts. 

Carpet 

Carpet is a comfortable, durable, and warm winter flooring choice for winter. Compared to other flooring types, carpet has high heat insulation based on the type of carpet you choose. When selecting carpet, the thicker the carpet fibers the higher heat insulation the carpet has. It is also another great choice because of its comfort and quietness. It has a soft, shock-absorbing quality and makes your room feel more relaxed as sound creates a quiet atmosphere. Carpet is a great cozy choice for one of the best winter floors! 

Hardwood Floor

Hardwood floor is known for its elegance, beautiful appearance, functionality, as well as durability. Its greatest benefits of a hardwood floor during the cold weather is its coziness. They are not affected by extreme temperatures and do not expand or contract during the cold weather.