A cozy, well-furnished apartment also needs a soft floor covering, such as a rug or carpet. However, this type of flooring isn’t necessarily easy to maintain—the material and color play a major role here. Renters know this all too well, especially when they move into an apartment and the floor isn’t in the best condition. If in doubt, you can install new flooring with the landlord’s permission, choosing a type that’s easy to clean.
It's not just with dogs and cats that low-maintenance is better
If there are pets and children in the household, many a housewife feels quite desperate when it comes to keeping the floor clean. Pets and children can really take a toll on flooring, no matter how dark the carpet is. Even if you take off your shoes in the entryway, dog paws, cat hair, and ice cream spills are always a nightmare for cleanliness. Many a homemaker dreams of simply wiping the floor clean with a single swipe—and that’s not even that far-fetched. In the past, besides carpeting, there was also tile flooring. This promised easy cleaning and thus a solution for stains and marks. Unfortunately, tiles in the home can sometimes be quite cold and cause cold feet, especially for children. Not every landlord was willing to agree to such a renovation, and even if they were, you’d have to chip in for the costs.
Laminate Flooring – An Alternative to Carpet and Other Options
So it might seem quite revolutionary to create a floor that’s easy to install and just as easy to maintain. Laminate is the name for this attractive and practical flooring that can handle just about anything. It’s quick and easy to install, easier to clean than carpet, and can even be removed without leaving a trace if necessary. This is very important to many landlords; even if they’ve approved the installation, they may want to see the apartment restored to its original condition when the tenant moves out. Laminate comes in many designs that resemble different types of wood. Whether light or dark, it adapts to the interior style and creates a cozy look. Installation is straightforward. The existing carpet can remain in place, as it serves as sound insulation. The individual planks are simply snapped together and fitted snugly at the end of the room. This low-maintenance flooring is easier to clean than carpet, looks cleaner, and, thanks to its wide range of colors, complements any interior design. Laminate is affordable, and if it needs to be removed when you move out, it may even be reusable.
