First published: 14 January 2021 @ 4:18 pm
Granite Flooring
Granite is one of the most sought-after flooring options for your home. It has a variety of beautiful colors and patterns that won’t wear off easily. Granite is also a very durable material, making it perfect for areas prone to high traffic, like kitchens and bathrooms.
Granite is also resistant to moisture, which makes it perfect for kitchens and bathrooms. Granite is the perfect material for constructing both residential and commercial buildings, depending on the type of granite.
Granite flooring in Singapore will often range from $60/sqft to $200/sqft, depending on the quality of granite used and whether or not the project is a renovation or new construction.
Installation of granite flooring is a common job for both professionals and DIY-ers, depending on the thickness of the granite used. The thicker the granite, the harder it will be to install yourself.
Wood Flooring
Wood flooring comes in many different wood varieties such as oak, teak, mahogany and pine among others. The wood can be made into tiles or planks to suit your needs as well as decorative borders and moldings that go along with your flooring pattern.
Although wooden flooring comes from various types of wood varieties, they are all easy to maintain and are naturally resistant to water damage because they require little maintenance other than cleaning them regularly with a mop or broom and dry cloth or vacuum cleaner once every few weeks.
Wood floors in Singapore can range from $50/sqft to $80/sqft at retail stores like IKEA but you may receive a discount if you buy more expensive models because retailers often sell them at bulk prices; however you may also find special deals on sites like Groupon where you can get up to 50% off retail prices!
Normally wooden floors are installed by professionals but DIY-ers may find it easier to choose tiles over planks. Tiles are easier to cut into smaller pieces with basic tools that everyone has in their homes, such as a hammer and saw (if you want to cut them to your own specifications) while plank-style floors require special tools such as a router or a jigsaw (if you want to cut them to your own specifications).
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Conclusion: Granite vs. Wooden Flooring
Both of them are beautiful options for your home; the choice that you make depends on your taste, financial situation and the look you’re going for in your home.
If you want to save money, wooden floors may be a better option. It is not usually necessary to replace wooden flooring very often, but if you have granite, they will last a lot longer but cost you more in the long run.
For those of you who like the look of wood floors but prefer the durability of granite, there are also wood-look floor tiles that come in the same wood varieties as real wooden floors!