Which home flooring is best for a cold climate?

Find out here the best ways to kit your house out in preparation for the winter months…

It is absolutely freezing at the moment, we can all attest to that. But is there anything we can do about it? At this time of year, we’ll often find people arguing over the heating, being wrapped up in blankets and looking at what the best possible ways are to insulate your house. How many people, however, think about getting the right home flooring in their house to deal with the insulation and ensure its working properly?

Choosing the right home flooring for your house

A lot of people choose to move house in the summer when the sun is shining and they can make the most of their new home and a lovely garden in the sun. But, not many people think about home flooring options in the colder climate.

In this article, we will list some of the best home flooring options that you should consider in a cold climate like we are experiencing at the moment…

Flooring options which you should consider in a cold climate are:

Carpet

At Flooring Direct, we believe carpet is the perfect choice to ensure you keep the heat in and keep your feet warm! It is smart to choose carpet as your flooring option in a cooler climate, as a good underlay will most likely provide you with effective insulation. The soft material of the carpet will also keep your feet warmer. BUT, if you suffer from allergens, (including dust mites), then you should choose a natural fibre, as this can repel dust mites.

Carpet is a smart choice for a cool climate because a good underlay will provide you with effective insulation, and the soft material will keep cold feet warmer. If you’re aggravated by allergens, choose a natural fibre, which can repel dust mites.

Want to know a bit more about our carpet home flooring options?

Vinyl and cork

A surprising option? Not really. At first, people may wonder why you would choose Vinyl as your home flooring option, as it seems like a warm-weather choice… However, vinyl and cork can provide some sort of insulation against the cold, as they retain the warmth inside the home. The issue is, as you may expect, they don’t store heat like carpet can. If you normally live in a warmer climate and the cold weather is a one-off (not in Britain!), then cork would be a great choice. This is because it is able to resist mould, and it works as a natural insect repellent.

Learn more about Flooring Direct’s vinyl flooring.

Laminate

If you’ve recently moved house or wanted to update your flooring recently, then you may have noticed that laminate flooring is becoming increasingly popular. So why are so many people switching to laminate flooring?

Well, it mimics the look of timber, but it can actually be quite a bit cheaper and easier to maintain. It also keeps floors warm during the colder climates, which is a key factor when anyone decides their flooring options. PLUS, laminate flooring does not expand or contract during the extreme temperatures which occasionally appear across Britain. Furthermore, laminate also is adaptable and works well with heat systems, meaning it is perfect for homes who have heated flooring!

Flooring Direct offer a range of laminate flooring options here, so have a look around if you think this might be for you.

So, have you made your mind up about which home flooring options would be right for your home? We’d love to help you!