Brick is a common building material for the exterior of houses, but it can also be used as an alternative flooring material inside your home.  Bricks offer a number of advantages that differ from what traditional flooring materials offer. Understanding the pros and cons of brick flooring can help you decide whether or not a brick floor is right for your home.

• Durability:  Brick floor surface coverings are extremely durable and strong. They show great resistance to wear and fire.

• Softer, Rustic Look Over time:  In fact, the attractiveness of brick flooring gradually increases, giving it a softer, more rustic look. The weathered look can vary but it is certainly a simple yet effective way to provide a natural and rugged effect to a room.

• Affordability:  Paver bricks, used for flooring are typically thinner than those used for masonry construction.  Therefore, they are usually quite cost-effective. Depending on the type of material used in manufacturing the brick, the cost can be dramatically cheaper than other flooring choices. 

• Heat Retention: We know that in the cold season, stone floors can be very difficult to walk on. This is not the case with brick floors because they tend to stay warm even during the cold season. It can be said that the temperature is quite moderate and constant. When used in combination with underfloor heating, the results are wonderful.

• Versatility: Another absolutely adorable feature of brick is that, unlike other materials, fading is generally not a concern. Therefore, bricks can be used both indoors and outdoors.

• Easy Maintenance: The best part about brick flooring is that its natural mottled look already hides a lot of stains and dirt. In addition, its rough surface is suitable for quick and easy maintenance.

• Availability Of Options:  There are a variety of options available for design. You can play with the shape, color and size of the brick. The types of patterns available for flooring are also wide and varied. Each pattern can be as unique as the other and no two brick floors are the same. Sustainability:  Bricks are made from natural clays and as such are not subjected to any chemical processes that could harm the environment.