I always see some posts asking about what are the best types of flooring materials to be used so I think I should start a thread regarding that. Here you go...

Hardwood and Engineered Wood Flooring

Wood flooring looks great and is durable with proper care. Although they are susceptible to scratches, dents and moisture, hardwood floors can be refinished multiple times, often lasting the lifetime of a home.

Laminate Flooring

Plastic laminate flooring doesn't look as nice as a hardwood or stone, but it can mimic the look for much less. Laminate floors are durable -- resistant to scratches, stains, UV light and dents.

Stone

Stone flooring including marble, granite and travertine can look very elegant in the right home. Stone is an expensive flooring choice and, unlike wood, must always be installed by a professional.

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Harwood floors come in two main types. The first is solid wood flooring, and consists of wood planks that are made of solid wood throughout. This is the most common, but also the most expensive, type. Another option to consider is engineered flooring. This material is made up of thin pieces of wood veneer pressed together to form planks of floor material. It is less expensive, but because it is made of real wood, it is difficult to distinguish from solid flooring.

According to me glazed tiles are also very popular right now because it is very easy to install and long-term and have many styles and colors. Install glazed tile on cement floor need lower skill labor to install Parquet or wood.

Thanks for the post its really helpful and I think stone are best things for kitchen and bathroom....