Browse Forums Flooring & Floor Covering 1 Sep 14, 2013 11:35 am Hi, I am re-flooring the main living areas of my house and I am after some advise as to which type of flooring would best suit my needs. I am after a cheap(ish) option. I need something that is hard wearing and not going to be greatly affected by water because the kids walk straight into one of the living areas after getting out of the pool. I am not keen on tiles as I feel that they are too hard and slippery for this area. I would love some recommendations as I have no idea what I am doing! Thanks Re: I don't know what type of flooring to get! 2Sep 14, 2013 11:45 am That's a tough one because most options other than tiles (vinyl plank, wood, cork, slate) don't take kindly to puddles. Even sheet vinyl is going to be slippery when wet. Maybe look for a very large absorbent non slip bath mat, and train them to strip off and towel dry at the door? Natural stone tiles like slate, travertine, and limestone add a timeless, elegant look to… 0 25210 2 4193 I had an old shower unit that broke on me and when I took it off, there were only 2 water pipes, instead of the normal 2 water pipes and a shower head pipe. S o I… 0 36944 |