In our Florida retirement community, few subjects stir more controversy that what kind of floor or floor covering is best. The development was built between 1987 and 1996, at which time, almost all of the homes were carpeted, (except for the kitchens and baths.
The younger people (meaning 55 to 65 years of age) are the most vocal... "Hardwood floors are the only way to go". "Easy to clean"... "I have a Roomba" and "Adds to the resale value"... "Carpeting is so passe' " etc.
And so we smile, and say how beautiful the floors are... and go back to our own cushiony, warm, good feeling, quiet and safe low pile, off white, attractive wall to wall carpeting that goes without doorsills, through all the rooms of the house, except the kitchen and bathroom, which are tiled.
That tells you where our passion lies. So now, what do you have, what do you want in your house? Then... later on, when you are a little older and more stay-at-home... and maybe with some "fear of falling"... what kind of flooring would you like to have when you're older?
We turned down a house in Florida that was absolutely beautiful, exquisitely designed and appointed... and at 40% of the 2008 price of $400K... because of the all Italian Ceramic Tiled floors.
Your choice, and why?
The younger people (meaning 55 to 65 years of age) are the most vocal... "Hardwood floors are the only way to go". "Easy to clean"... "I have a Roomba" and "Adds to the resale value"... "Carpeting is so passe' " etc.
And so we smile, and say how beautiful the floors are... and go back to our own cushiony, warm, good feeling, quiet and safe low pile, off white, attractive wall to wall carpeting that goes without doorsills, through all the rooms of the house, except the kitchen and bathroom, which are tiled.
That tells you where our passion lies. So now, what do you have, what do you want in your house? Then... later on, when you are a little older and more stay-at-home... and maybe with some "fear of falling"... what kind of flooring would you like to have when you're older?
We turned down a house in Florida that was absolutely beautiful, exquisitely designed and appointed... and at 40% of the 2008 price of $400K... because of the all Italian Ceramic Tiled floors.
Your choice, and why?
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