What Flooring Type Quiz

Porcelain tile for wet areas. Engineered hardwood for living spaces. Luxury vinyl plank for all-round durability.

Carpet: $3-8/sq ft. Laminate: $2-5/sq ft. Engineered wood: $6-15/sq ft. Tile: $5-12/sq ft. Plus installation.

You answer 8 questions about the room type, foot traffic, budget, pets, underfloor heating, and aesthetic preferences. The quiz recommends the flooring type (hardwood, LVT, carpet, tile, etc.) best suited to your space.

The quiz has 8 questions covering your room usage, practical requirements, and style preferences. It takes under 2 minutes to complete.

Yes. Retake for different rooms -- a kitchen may need different flooring than a bedroom. Each room has different practical requirements that affect the recommendation.

Recommendations are based on flooring industry suitability data for different environments, kitchens, bathrooms, bedrooms, and high-traffic areas. They consider durability, water resistance, and maintenance requirements to match hardwood, LVT, carpet, or tile to your specific room.

Luxury vinyl plank is the most durable option for high traffic areas according to Consumer Reports testing. It resists scratches, water, and dents better than hardwood at one third the price averaging $3 to $7 per square foot installed. Porcelain tile rates highest for water resistance in kitchens and bathrooms. Engineered hardwood offers the best balance of durability and resale value for living areas.

Budget: $10,000-20,000.

Moving a home in the US costs $15,000-$40,000 in realtor commissions, closing costs, title insurance, and moving expenses alone.

For end-of-tenancy, deep cleans, large properties, or when your time is more valuable than the cleaning cost.

60-70% is average.

Ten areas: HVAC servicing, plumbing condition, electrical inspection, roof condition, gutter maintenance, pest control, fire safety equipment, major appliances, exterior condition, and seasonal maintenance habits.