Based Home Improvement

Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Chesapeake

Hardwood Floors

Description:

Made from a single piece of wood (e.g., oak, maple, cherry

Pros:
  • Aesthetic Appeal: Timeless, warm, and elegant
  • Solid hardwood can be refinished multiple times
Cons:
  • Expensive upfront
  • Requires regular cleaning and occasional refinishing
  • Water Sensitivity: Can warp or buckle in high-moisture areas like bathrooms
  • Susceptible to scratches and dents
Reclaimed Hardwood

Description:

Made from wood that has been salvaged from existing structures, like old barns, factories, or homes, and repurposed for new flooring.

Pros:
  • Unique, character-rich look with natural patina
  • Eco-Friendly: Recycled wood reduces environmental impact.
  • Durable: Often denser than new hardwood
Cons:
  • Unique lumber in limited supply, so it can be impossible to match
  • More expensive
Tile Floor

Description

Surrounds a pool, designed for safety and accessibility, often using slip-resistant composite decking.

Pros:
  • Durability: Tiles are don't scratch, or chip easily, often lasting decades with proper care.
  • High Water Resistance: Ideal for bathrooms, and kitchens
  • Easy to clean
Cons:
  • Temperature: Feels cold underfoot
  • Noise: Hard surfaces echo a little bit.
LVP (Luxury Vinyl Plank)

Description:

Manufactured planks that resemble hardwood or stone. Durable and waterproof.

Pros:
  • Water Resistance: Ideal for kitchens, bathrooms, basements, entrances and laundry rooms
  • Low Maintenance: Easy to clean with sweeping or mopping;
  • No special treatments needed.
Cons:
  • Less suitable for traditional homes
  • Appearance: May lack the authentic feel or prestige of natural materials like hardwood.
Engineered Hardwood

Description:

Constructed with multiple layers of wood (a hardwood top layer bonded to a plywood or high-density fiberboard core), making engineered hardwood more resistant to warping, shrinking, or expanding

Pros:
  • Looks Like Hardwood: Nearly indistinguishable from solid hardwood in appearance, providing a high-end look.
  • Versitile: A real wood veneer that comes in various species and finishes
Cons:
  • Suseptible to Moisture: Prolonged exposure to water can still cause damage, such as swelling
  • Limited Refinishes: Thinner real wood layer can be finished 1 to 3 times
Laminate Flooring

Description:

A cost-effective, flexible flooring tile several layers of synthic and engineered layers that mimics the appearance of natural wood or tile

Pros:
  • Affordable: Mimics hardwood at a lower cost ($1–$5 per square foot).
  • Durability: Resistant to scratches, stains, and fading.
  • Easy Maintenance: Simple to clean with minimal upkeep.
Cons:
  • Not Refinishable: Cannot be sanded or refinished; needs replacement if damaged.
  • Moisture Issues: Swells or warps if exposed to water.
  • Less Authentic: May lack the warmth or premium feel of real wood.
Gym Flooring (Multiple Materials)

Description:

Gym floors are designed to withstand heavy use and help you train for what your The purpose of the gym determines the flooring material. From turf and rubber flooring, to hardwood, cement and tile a gym floor can have huge variety.

Types and Uses:
  • Rubber flooring for a weight room and jump training
  • Foam tiles for a yoga studio and play rooms
  • Turf flooring for agility, cross training
  • Hardwood flooring for indoor sports
  • Carpet for comfort while you do your workout
  • Contrete Floor

    Description:

    Concrete floors are frequently used in garages and car ports durability, weight capacity and low maintenance requirements.

    Pros:
    • Durible
    • Easy to Clean
    • Ideal for garages
    Cons:
    • Very hard, not good for joints
    • More industrial looking