A second home should be a place where you can relax and unwind, with as little maintenance as possible. Here are the best flooring options to suit.
Carpet
Carpet is always a great option as it keeps the warmth in, which is ideal if you are not heating a home every day 
during the winter. It will warm up faster and keep the heat in better than any other flooring. The softness under foot also makes a big difference during the cold winter days and nights.
To maintain carpet well, you just need to vacuum it thoroughly. Ensure that any spills are dealt with immediately and consider a darker colour to help to hide any potential stains. You can also use rugs to take some of the wear and tear if you want to get the longest possible life from your carpet.
There is a range of price points for carpet, from budget friendly tiles to luxury velvet pile. Loop pile and berber carpets are two of the longest lasting types as they are tough and durable. They hide footprints well and are easy to maintain. A nylon or nylon mix is also a good choice for longevity as it is such a strong fibre. It has excellent resistance to stains, repels allergens and keeps its shape and colour well. This type of carpet can last for up to twenty five years.
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Laminate
This low cost, durable flooring is a great way to get an imitation wood, stone or ceramic finish. Laminate is super tough, both scratch and scuff resistant and also water
resistant.
Cleaning laminate is easy, it just needs to be swept with a soft broom regularly and mopped once a month or once every other month. This flooring is hypoallergenic, no mold or bacteria can grow in it as it does not absorb any moisture.
However, you do need to make sure that water does not seep into the seams as it is not waterproof. Clean up any spills straight away and mop with a nearly dry microfiber mop.
Click-together laminate flooring is quick and easy to install, at a lower cost than many other installations. It also means you can replace individual planks should they get damaged over time. A good laminate floor should last for around twenty years.
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LVT
Luxury vinyl tile (LVT) is another great option for a second home as it is low maintenance and durable. It also has a luxury feel as it is soft and quiet underfoot. A strong core makes LVT very damage resistant, combined with a tough surface and a protective top layer which is resistant to scratches and chips. LVT is 
waterproof as it is made without wood, so it can be used in any room.
This is one of the best ways to have flooring that looks exactly like wood or stone at a cheaper cost. Technology has even enabled manufacturers to print with the actual pattern of wood grain. There are a huge number of patterns and designs available, in tile, herringbone and plank formats. It has excellent image retention, so will still look stunning for years to come.
Cleaning LVT is easy as it just needs to be swept or vacuumed then mopped. You can simply use warm water and liquid detergent when mopping as it doesn’t warp, so can get wet and dry naturally.
Propertly installed and well maintained LVT can last for up to twenty five years, making it a sound investment for second home flooring. Plus you don’t need to compromise on finish as it looks gorgeous.
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This is one of the toughest types of flooring you can get. The wear layer is difficult to pierce, so it is very scratch and scuff resistant. Laminate flooring is the ideal choice for a busy family home, especially one with pets.
Laminate flooring is one of the easiest to keep clean. It is hypoallergenic, it does not absorb moisture so no mold or bacteria can grow in it.
finishes. Almost every type of hardwood species can be imitated, giving you a budget friendly, easy to maintain option. There is a variety of styles and colours including on-trend designs available, so you can find the perfect fit for your home.
Firstly, measure the length and width of the room in metres (carpet is almost always priced per square metre). Measure to the back of the door frame so you have enough carpet to fit underneath the door. Then multiply these numbers together and you have the square footage of the room.
buying a new carpet. They can take care of everything for you, saving you the time and worry.
If you want a natural look but at a lower cost and with the added advantages of being waterproof and scratch resistant, LVT is the ideal flooring.
usually of limestone or PVC, mixed with plasticisers to give added protection and strength. As the tiles are laid next to each other, they need to be installed correctly to make sure no water can seep through the seams. They can last for decades as they are so resilient.
LVT flooring works in every room of the house, as it is both comfortable and warm underfoot and quiet. It is resistant to moisture, heat and scratches, so is a great choice for bathrooms and kitchens. It’s also ideal for the conservatory as it is slip and spill resistant, making it safer for coming inside in bad weather. It gives you the option of a real wood look without the cost or maintenance, or a stone look without the cool feel underfoot.
This flooring is resilient, low maintenance and waterproof, so it’s easy to