Flooring and Tiling

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Before selecting what flooring, it is prudent to examine a product’s embodied energy. eg manufacturing method, fuels used, distance the product has travelled and any particular maintenance requirements. Consider what materials are manufactored locally.


[edit] Natural Flooring

[edit] Synthetic flooring

For a good comparison of existing flooring materials[1]

Also consider materials when having under floor heating.


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