- Ceramic tile or wood floors keep your home cooler during the summer months.
- Carpeting traps heat and contributes to higher electric bills.
- Over time vinyl flooring will fade if it is constantly in direct sunlight.
- Wood flooring shrinks and expands with moisture.
- Cork flooring, while requiring some special care, is a great natural floor covering that is earth-friendly. It is warm in winter and cool in summer.
- Laminates are vulnerable to moisture and may swell and buckle with excessive moisture.
- Excessive heat over a long period of time will cause wood to splinter and peel.
- Engineered hardwood is great for humid climates as its underlying construction resists swelling and shrinking.
- Today’s indoor/outdoor carpeting is not the ugly fake grass of yesteryear, making it a great option for areas where there is excessive moisture because it does not mold or mildew like regular carpeting.
- Cork flooring must be acclimated to the humidity where it will be laid before installation.
10 Cool Flooring Tips for a Hot Summer
We’re not sure why they call the hottest part of the Summer “Dog Days,” but they are here. Heat affects everything, including flooring. Here are a few tips and tricks related to flooring and heat from City Tile in Murfreesboro.
