How to Find Hardwood Flooring for Every Budget

Whether providing a warm feel within personal residences or a polished contemporary vibe to the professional workspace - this versatile flooring offers a range of styles to suit just about any aesthetic. Alongside sturdy durability, hardwood floors continue to be a crowd pleaser.

For the aspirational homeowner, though, there’s often just one concern; pricing.

But there might be more opportunity here than you think. Carpet Court has a range of hardwood flooring options to suit any budget. Here’s a look at what they have to offer:

For Lower-end Budgets

For those seeking to keep their new flooring costs at the lower end of the spectrum, Carpet Court offers two fantastic, versatile options that deliver on aesthetic and value:

• Laminate Flooring: Laminate flooring creates the pleasing look of timber hardwood floors without the hefty price tag. A photograph of your chosen wood pattern is applied to the top of a base, which is then coated with a hardwearing layer - creating a hyper-realistic, polished finish. Incredibly easy to install, laminate flooring offers an excellent opportunity for DIY’ers to save on these costs too. Prices can fluctuate depending on the desired finish, with Carpet Courts laminate range starting from $29m2. 
• Vinyl Flooring: An equally affordable alternative, vinyl flooring offers a durable and easy-to-care-for option for anyone working on a strict budget. Carpet Court’s complete range includes vinyl planks, vinyl sheets and commercial vinyl, with prices starting from as little as $33m2. With vinyl flooring, you won’t have to skip an authentic feel or the chance to select from a broad range to suit your style. 

For Medium Range Budgets

If you’ve got more of a budget to play with, there are some innovative options available to you. Our favourites include engineered or floating timber floors.

1. Floating Timber Flooring: Dubbed ‘floating floor’ owing to the installation process, this style of flooring ‘floats’ above your existing floor, creating an entirely new look and feel to your premises. This process is fuss-free, with no nails, glue or other installation resources needed - making it a great alternative to more traditional wooden flooring with a budget-friendly edge. Highly recommended for high-traffic areas and spaces, engineered timber floors are made from natural timber, offering an authentic and durable addition to your interior spaces. For the environmentally conscious, it’s good to know that this option provides greater sustainability and less wastage.
   
   
2. Engineered Flooring: Engineered timber flooring uses a top layer of natural hardwood over an engineered core. Made from oak, spotted gum or other timbers, engineered flooring products are an environmentally sustainable way to get the look of traditional solid timber flooring for those on a budget. Engineered flooring can be glued directly onto a concrete slab or subfloor, making it a doable project for DIY’ers with a bit of experience behind them.

For Higher-end Budgets

Aside from going all out on timber flooring, another option for those with more of a budget or perhaps wondering what other aesthetics they might like to see is hybrid flooring.

Hybrid flooring is a relatively new innovation in hardwood flooring that combines the best of laminate and vinyl. Offering a unique water-resistant versatility, hybrid flooring can be installed safely throughout the home - including in wet areas. Carpet Court’s range starts from $45m2, but you definitely won’t be disappointed with the quality.

What’s Your Budget?

No matter the budget you’re working with, Carpet Court has an incredible range of flooring options. You’re guaranteed to find the fit, aesthetic and finish you need. Check out their website and discover your next floor style today.

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