How to Choose the Right Flooring for Your Home
The best flooring for your home depends on how you live, not just how it looks. This Boulder flooring guide walks you through flooring types, costs, and real-world considerations, like Colorado’s climate, daily wear, and home layout, along with transparent pricing insights and lifetime guarantees–so you can choose a floor that fits your lifestyle, your space, and your budget.
| Feature | Hardwood | Luxury Vinyl | Laminate | Carpet | Tile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perfect For | Elegant living Home value Timeless appeal |
Active households Pets / children Wet areas |
High foot traffic Rentals Quick installation |
Bedrooms Comfort Children’s spaces |
Bathrooms Entryways Outdoor spaces |
| Key Benefits | Natural beauty Adds home value Option to refinish |
Waterproof Scratch resistant Easy maintenance |
Budget-friendly Highly scratch resistant Realistic visuals |
Softness & warmth Beautiful designs Sound control |
Waterproof Extremely durable Wide design variety |
| Durability | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★☆☆☆ | ★★★★☆ |
| Maintenance | OEM-specific cleaners Potential to refinish |
Weekly sweep Occasional damp mop |
Weekly sweep Avoid excess water |
Vacuum 2× weekly Annual professional cleaning |
Clean with mop Occasional grout cleaning |
| Water Resistance | ★★☆☆☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ | ★★☆☆☆ | ★★★★★ |
| Limitations | Humidity / temperature sensitive Can dent or scratch |
Can’t be refinished May show wear over time |
Not for wet areas Cannot be repaired |
Stains more easily Needs replacement |
Grout may discolor Slippery when wet |
| Investment | $$$ | $$ | $$ | $ | $$$$ |
| Install Time | 5–7 days (acclimation required) | 2–3 days | 2–3 days | 2–3 days | 5–7 days |
All the beauty of hardwood without the drama of warping and cracking. Engineered hardwood has a real wood surface over a stable core that prevents the expansion and contraction problems that plague solid hardwood in Colorado.
Living rooms, bedrooms, anywhere you want authentic wood beauty
100% real wood surface, engineered stability, refinishable, works with radiant heat
Professional installation with Colorado climate-specific techniques, furniture moving, old floor removal, premium underlayment, complete cleanup.
Looks like hardwood, feels warm, laughs at water damage. Your kids and pets can’t destroy it (trust us, they’ll try). Even your pickiest guests won’t know it’s not real wood unless you tell them.
Kitchens, bathrooms, basements, busy family areas
100% waterproof, scratch and stain resistant, comfortable underfoot, zero maintenance drama
Waterproof installation with specialized sealing, realistic pattern matching, lifetime care system, all standard services.
With padding so good you’ll want to take your shoes off the second you walk in. Modern carpet technology has solved the old problems of staining and wear—this isn’t your grandmother’s carpet.
Bedrooms, living rooms, anywhere comfort matters most
Premium padding included, advanced stain protection, sound absorption, cozy family-friendly comfort
Professional power stretching, premium padding, rapid installation option (whole house in a weekend), expert seaming where needed.
Tougher than it looks and prettier than you’d expect. Get the look of hardwood or stone without the cost or maintenance headaches.
Growing families, high-traffic areas, anyone wanting beauty on a budget
Incredibly durable, easy maintenance, realistic looks, budget-friendly
Starting at: $5.49/sq ft all-inclusive
Premium underlayment for comfort, moisture barrier where needed, precision installation, all standard services.
All our products are chosen specifically for Colorado’s challenging climate, but some offer extra benefits:
Unlike other companies, we include everything upfront. The price you see is the price you pay.
We stand behind the quality of our installation for life
The project finishes on time and on budget, or $200/day
0% Down, 0% Interest for Qualified Buyers
Bedroom carpet
$208/month
Kitchen luxury vinyl
$350/month
Main floor hardwood
$500/month
“Had a great experience working with Chris and the team at Right This Way Flooring. From start to finish, Chris was professional, responsive, and easy to work with. You can tell he takes pride in his business and values quality, which made the entire process smooth and enjoyable. Highly recommend Right This Way Flooring, they’re the kind of company you want to work with.”
“This team was outstanding from start to finish. Communication was clear and consistent, they arrived on time, and left the workspace spotless. My home is older and required custom work, which they handled flawlessly. It’s rare to find this level of craftsmanship and professionalism. I’ll definitely be using them again for future projects.”
“When my family and I moved into our new home we decided to replace the carpet with something more modern and elegant. The team was great. Even though we had already furnished some of the rooms with brand new furniture the installers moved everything and put it back in it’s place. We love the results and highly recommend working with this team!”
Questions? Email us at hello@rtwflooring.com
Every consultation includes lifestyle review, product samples, installation explanation, clear pricing, and project timeline.
Free Consultation, Honest Pricing, No Pressure
Free in-home consultation with samples you can see in your actual lighting. Precise measurements and detailed project quote. Expert guidance to choose the perfect flooring. No pressure—just honest advice.
