Conservatories are great for many reasons, they provide extra space to your home and also increase the price of your property. But once your conservatory has been built, an important decision needs to be made on the type of flooring that is going to be laid. There is so much choice when it comes to flooring so in this blog post, we at Berwicks Of Horsham are going to help you decide by detailing the main points to consider.
Conservatory Flooring
Conservatories have a unique set of requirements compared to other rooms, and choosing the best flooring needs to take several factors into account. As a result, not all flooring types are suitable for long-term use.
For example, they have to deal with lots of sunlight, large temperature and humidity changes from the warmer to the colder months, condensation, and general wear and tear if they become one of your home’s high traffic areas. That means floors need to be durable, water-resistant with good slip-resistance, while remaining comfortable underfoot and looking great for years to come.
Let’s explore in more detail
Location
If like most conservatories, yours leads into the garden, you must be aware that your flooring is going to get a lot of use. It is also important to note that the likelihood of mud and dirt being traipsed into the conservatory is quite high. As a result, you need flooring that is going to last. Karndean flooring is a perfect solution to this as it is extremely durable and easy to clean, meaning that it will be able to withstand the test of time.
While carpet might look great and feel the most comfortable, and solid wood provides a tough base, vinyl flooring like our Karndean flooring range is the perfect solution.
Vinyl flooring is water-resistant, extremely durable and easy to clean, meaning it can withstand the test of time. What’s more, it’s available in a huge range of designs, and stone-, tile- or wood-effect vinyl looks just like the real thing.
Temperature and Humidity
Whilst your conservatory is likely to be one of the sunnier and warmer areas of your home in the summer, this is not the case in the winter. Conservatories are known to get pretty chilly, and this means your floor has to cope with a large temperature and humidity range.
Carpets can cope with this, although they can fade in the sun and are not ideal if there is a lot of condensation. The same is true of solid or engineered wood flooring, and changes in temperature or humidity can warp the boards.
Again, vinyl flooring is a great all-rounder and an ideal choice of flooring for a conservatory, as it can cope with essentially everything.
Because conservatories can get so cold in the winter, many people choose underfloor heating as a way to resolve this issue. Vinyl flooring is well suited to underfloor heating due to its ability to transfer heat. So, if you want your conservatory to be a comfortable environment all year round, vinyl flooring could be the way to go.
Carpets
Traditionally, carpets are not generally considered for conservatories, with vinyl flooring being a more popular choice. But here at Berwicks Of Horsham, we like to encourage customers to go against the grain, so if you would like a carpet to be laid in your conservatory, there is no reason why not… as long as you choose the right carpet.
It needs to be highly durable to combat the high footfall it will experience, and easy to clean and maintain to prevent it getting dirty and stained. A darker carpet, made from polypropylene or another stain-resistant material, could be the ideal choice.
Finding the Best Flooring for Your Conservatory
We hope you’ve found this blog post useful, and now have a better idea of what flooring you might choose for your conservatory. If you’re still unsure, visit our showroom in Horsham to see and feel some free samples, or contact us today to find out more.