Browse Forums Flooring & Floor Covering Re: Carpet or tile 4Jul 03, 2016 12:17 am I would prefer tiles as well. It has a more modern look compare with carpet. Tiles are also easy to clean ! Re: Carpet or tile 6Jul 03, 2016 7:14 am I agree with cooper, we changed ours to laminate from carpet. For us, it also helped towards our 6* energy rating too Building with Simonds in S.A Re: Carpet or tile 10Jul 05, 2016 8:07 pm This is a very serious dilemma many home owners have. What to put - carpet or tiles. I have to agree that tiles have their specific appeal, they are easy to clean, they usually look great with everything, and you don't have to worry about wear-and-tear for years. But the tiles have very bad insulation properties, and in some areas of Australia you will feel the cold during the winter season. For such people carpets and rugs are the preferred flooring. Carpet may require more maintenance, but it's also a very good choice, which has its benefits. The biggest benefit is that it insulates the floor well, and you'll never feel cold again. If you choose the material of the carpet wisely, you will be able to put it in high traffic areas, including the hallways. But you'll still have to perform regular vacuuming and spot removal. So, it really depends what you prefer more - comfort and lots of cleaning or cold and easy cleaning? 1 16733 they can, it's a fairly standard solution when the slab isn't recessed. the falls need to be in the main floor, if it hasn't been done then you need to ask them to redo… 4 7121 Thank you. Do I use timber floorboards for stairs or do people use timber treads? Or is both the same? 6 8326 |