Hardwood Flooring vs. Tile

There is the never ending battle between flooring types: hardwood flooring and tile. However, what are the pros and cons of each? Let's find out. Even as a hardwood flooring installation company, we will remain objective and provide accurate pros and cons for both.

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. 

If you are unsure about which to go with, consider which one is better for your needs and desires. If you want hardwood, then contact Chicagoland Pro. We service the NW suburbs and northern suburbs (Evanston, Wilmette, Northbrook, Barrington, etc).