Chip’s Tips 1. W hen you’re planning your next project, how important is flooring compared to other parts of the project? Flooring is one of the staples, just like trim, millwork, and cabinetry. It’s a foundational item with elevated importance because you don’t want to have to replace it, so selecting the right product and quality is paramount.
2. Th ere are so many choices in resilient flooring; how do you select which one works best?
As an Emmy-winning television host and producer, Georgia Tech engineer, HGTV designer, and thirdgeneration craftsman, Chip Wade’s career is dedicated to helping people and businesses make educated and inspired decisions in the home and lifestyle category. Chip is the owner and lead designer of Wade Works Creative, offering services in video and digital productions, residential and commercial design, architecture, and building one-of-akind amazing stuff. Photo credit Marc Mauldin.
Just like any flooring category, you need to focus on the level of quality of the resilient floor you are purchasing. There are still many different levels. Firstly, if you are putting this in a space or home where you plan to spend a lot of your time, investing in higher quality will pay off. The higher quality floors typically come with a higher price tag, but they will couple great aesthetics and long-lasting durability. Although I am partial to the broad range of great styles in LVT, The SPC category of Resilient has an edge with me due to its rigid core and durability from heavy use and impact.
Just like any flooring category, you need to focus on the level of quality of the resilient floor you are purchasing. There are still many different levels. 30 BEAUTIFULLY RESPONSIBLE | beautifullyresponsible.com
