Hardwood Flooring
Pros:
- Hardwood is natural. If you're a person who prefers to know the materials of things that they put into their homes, then hardwood is something that will likely appeal to you.
- Adds a sense of elegance to the home.
- Hardwood compliments almost any decor styles.
- It increases the value of the home.
- Very easy to clean.
Cons:
- More limited durability. Wood floors scratch more easily and those cost money to repair.
- If you want hardwood but want floors better for pets, then go for laminate hardwood flooring.
- It can be higher maintenance, if you spill a liquid, you need to clean it up quickly. It can also require a resanding and hardwood refinishing.
Tile
Pros:
- It is versatile, it is doable for any climate and locations of your home.
- Easy maintenance for tile. You don't have to worry about scratches and such as much with tile.
- If you damage a tile, all you have to do is pull that tile and the replace the square.
Cons:
- It gets real cold in the winter.
- It doesn't add value to the home and can conflict with decor if that changes after the installation of the tile.
- It can be loud when walked on.
