Indiana Weather & Flooring: A Love-Hate Relationship

Ah, Indiana. The only state where you can leave for work in a parka and come home in flip-flops. Where the phrase “If you don’t like the weather, wait five minutes” isn’t just an old saying—it’s a legally binding contract with Mother Nature.

As Hoosiers, we’ve come to expect the unexpected. A 70-degree Christmas? Been there. A snowstorm in April? Done that. A week where we experience all four seasons before Thursday? Classic.But you know who doesn’t appreciate Indiana’s meteorological mood swings? Your floors.

The Great Indiana Flooring Dilemma

Choosing the right flooring in Indiana is like choosing the right outfit—you’ll probably get it wrong at least once a day. Here’s how our state’s weather impacts your choices:

Hardwood: The “I Thought This Was a Good Idea” Option

Hardwood floors are like that friend who looks amazing on Instagram but is high-maintenance in real life. When it’s humid, they swell. When it’s dry, they shrink. They crack under pressure (literally). It’s basically an emotional rollercoaster for your flooring. If Indiana had a mascot, it’d be a sad piece of oak begging for a dehumidifier.

Carpet: The “Regret in July” Choice

Nothing beats warm, cozy carpet underfoot—until it’s 98 degrees outside, and your air conditioner quits because it “doesn’t work weekends.” Suddenly, your plush, soft flooring feels like a fleece onesie in a sauna. And let’s not even talk about how much snow, mud, and mystery gunk gets tracked in during winter. If your carpet could talk, it would scream.

Luxury Vinyl Plank (LVP): The “Hoosier-Smart” Pick

LVP is the friend who shows up to an outdoor wedding in a perfectly temperature-appropriate outfit while everyone else is sweating through their suits. It doesn’t care if it’s humid, cold, or raining sideways—it just works. Waterproof? Check. Scratch-resistant? Check. Handles Indiana’s mood swings better than we do? Absolutely.

Tile: The “Bold but Dangerous” Move

Tile is the flooring equivalent of wearing shorts in March—it’s great until reality hits. Perfect for summer, but in winter? Ice-cold landmines waiting to send you into a full-blown Home Alone fall. If you install tile, go ahead and pre-order a pair of slippers…and maybe some knee pads.

Final Thoughts

Indiana’s weather is as unpredictable as your grandma’s cooking (sometimes amazing, sometimes a complete mystery). But no matter what the forecast throws at you, your floors should at least be consistent.

So, if you’re tired of playing rock-paper-scissors with humidity, mud, and surprise snowstorms, give J. Michael Flooring a call. We’ll help you find the right flooring—one that won’t betray you faster than a sunny morning that turns into a tornado warning by lunch.

Because in Indiana, you can’t control the weather. But you can control what’s under your feet.