(classique your feet)
I have some areas of very high traffic and
other areas with low traffic. How do I
choose what will work best?
How a family lives and uses their home is the most
significant factor in choosing flooring. For high traffic
areas we often recommend more resilient flooring
such as hardwood, LVT, ceramic or porcelain tile.
For low traffic areas good options might be carpet,
bamboo, or cork. Visit our showroom to discover
products you’ll love.
I have some areas in my home that require
regular mopping for muddy footprints or
wet shoes. What kind of flooring handles
moisture more effectively?
Materials with no seams for the water to penetrate
are best, such as sheet vinyl or ceramic or porcelain
tile. Or there’s the new, popular option of WPC
(Wood Plastic Composite) floors, which are 100%
waterproof and hold up beautifully to muddy
footprints and regular mopping. We can show
you options, including some that are designed for
specific situations like pet traffic.
I love the look of a tile floor. Does tile size
matter?
Once installed, the size of floor tile can impact how
your room looks. A large tile (18”x 18” and up) in a
small room will actually make the room look larger. A
smaller tile (12”x 12” and less) means more joints. It
breaks up the floor space and makes the room feel
smaller.
There are so many choices! How do I
choose my floor color?
Color can affect how big a room feels. A dark floor
will make your room feel smaller, more cave-like.
Lighter colors will make a small room feel larger.
And don’t forget, patterns can help hide dirt and
footprints.
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I want a healthy home that’s free of toxins.
What are my eco-friendly flooring options?
We’re committed to green! We have a wonderful
selection of eco-flooring choices. Good choices that
also look great include Marmoleum (linoleum), bamboo,
cork, hardwood, wool carpet, and recycled tile. You’ll be
amazed at the colors, textures and surfaces that are
both beautiful and healthy for your home.
There’s always so much happening
in my home. How do I keep my floors in
good shape?
Certain floors will need more maintenance than
others. We can advise you based on your situation.
For example, hardwood needs more attention than
luxury vinyl tile (LVT). Why? Hardwood is softer and
will eventually show scratches, dents and wear so
it needs to be periodically sanded and refinished
depending on wear and tear.
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I’ve looked at so many beautiful options
for both ceramic and porcelain tiles. What
are the big differences?
Porcelain tile is denser and less porous than
ceramic tile. That means it’s more durable and wear
resistant and it’s also frost resistant. Porcelain tile
is fine grained and can have a matte, unglazed or
high polish finish. The different finishes make it
more versatile than ceramic, which is almost always
finished with a durable glaze.
Depending on your project, ceramic tile may be a
better fit. Ceramic tile tends to be less expensive
than porcelain tile. Generally carrying a PEI
(Porcelain and Enamel Institute) wear rating between
0-3, ceramic tile is more common for wall tile than
floor. Ceramic tile with PEI rating 3 can be used for
floor tile, but only for light to moderate residential
foot traffic. It’s still more prone to wear and chipping
than porcelain tile. It’s often used as a decorative
accent inside the home.
I have a specific budget. How do I know
how much my flooring will cost me?
Flooring is usually priced by the square foot, with a
big price range depending on what surface you’re
choosing. Installation is usually extra, and may be
priced per job or by the square foot. Get a rough
idea for your budget by measuring the room and
multiplying length and width to get your square feet.
Then you can decide if you want to spend anywhere
between $10 or $500 per square foot.
For a specific budget that includes installation,
schedule a free in-home estimate with one of our
project consultants. They can provide an estimate
and explain the “grades” of quality for each type
of flooring. How long do you want your new floor
to hold up? How much traffic moves through that
room? A higher grade generally means a longer
life, but may not be needed in low traffic areas. Our
experienced project consultants will help you choose
what’s best for your lifestyle and budget.
Want more details? Would you like to see
photos for inspiration and ideas?
Visit our website at classiquefloors.com.
Have a specific project in mind? Stop by our
showroom to talk to a project consultant.
We’re happy to help.
Visit our showroom
14127 SE Stark St, Portland, Oregon 97233
503.255.6775
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