home renovations in Leicester – Craven and Hargreaves https://cravenandhargreaves.co.uk Interior Design Thu, 18 Feb 2021 04:34:28 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.8.4 5 reasons why tiled flooring is an excellent option for your home https://cravenandhargreaves.co.uk/5-reasons-tiled-flooring-excellent-option-home/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=5-reasons-tiled-flooring-excellent-option-home Sat, 07 May 2016 13:42:22 +0000 http://www.cravenandhargreaves.co.uk/?p=1089 The flooring of your home often comes under scrutiny when carrying out home renovations in Leicester. Carpets are highly revered because they are soft and warm under under one’s foot and are available in an impressive range of colours, patterns, textures and styles. However carpets are not always the best option. Tiles are a great option because they are hard-wearing and easy to maintain. Tiles are not solely confined to your bathroom refurbishment in Leicester. They can be utilised in an array of contexts while renovating your Leicester home. Why are tiles such an attractive alternative to carpeting your home? Aesthetically pleasing Tiles are a highly attractive option when considering which type of flooring will suit your home. They are available in a range of colours and patterns which will enhance your interior choices. Carpets can become dull, tatty and worse-for-wear. However tiles will always look presentable and attractive. Durability Tiles are very strong and hard-wearing and they can withstand frequent use. If you place a piece of furniture on top of a carpet, you will soon notice a dent where the feet once stood. This is because the fibres are pressed down. It is hard to revive sections of carpet that have had heavy furniture placed upon them. However, tiles will not cause this problem because they are less malleable. In the rare instance that a tile is cracked, it can be easily replaced with a spare one. This is unlike a carpet which can not be so easily fixed if a hole has worn through it. This results in the need for the whole carpet to be replaced at considerable cost. Easy to maintain Tiles are easy to maintain because they are water-resistant. If you spill substances on a carpet, it may result in a stain which is difficult to remove. However, this is not the case with tiles because they are non-porous and the liquid can simply be soaked up. Tiles are also very hygienic because they can be disinfected effortlessly. Dirt and germs can attach to carpets because of their numerous fibres and it is hard to disinfect this intricate surface. Dust can simply be swept away on tiles whereas carpets require the cumbersome task of hoovering the surface area to ensure that no residue is left. Timeless design Tiles are quite neutral in appearance and never date. You might have a feature tile which is... Read more »

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