Building a House - Buying and Installing Floors in your Home

Advantages of Bamboo Flooring
Bamboo floors are made from material that is obtained from various bamboos plants, most of which originate in Asia and China. Unlike trees, bamboo grows rapidly which is why it beats lumber hands down in terms of sustainability.
Vinyl Plank Flooring
Vinyl plank flooring is an ideal product for both kitchens and bathrooms where water and moisture are common. Many people choose to use it elsewhere as well since it's made to look like wood, but is considerably easier to install.
Flooring Options for the Kitchen
If you like the look of wood underfoot in your kitchen, there's the choice of either real wood or laminate flooring that has been made to look like wood. Some types of laminate flooring simply lock together, making it an ideal product for the home handyman to install.
Pet Friendly Floors
Children and dogs love rolling in dirt and are notorious for tracking in mud and sand. When the weather is wet they won't usually give a second thought to the fact that precious flooring might be wrecked underfoot.
Environmentally Friendly Carpet
When we talk about carpets being eco-friendly, we generally mean that they are made using sustainable materials that do not harm the environment. This relates partly to the manufacture of carpeting, but also to lifespan.
Environmentally Friendly Hardwood Flooring
For hardwood flooring to be genuinely "environmentally friendly" it must be harvested from sustainable forests. There are several organizations that certify wood and provide guidelines for sustainable forestry.