Since I use a spare bedroom as my sewing room, it was carpeted. A couple years ago, it was time to be replaced. I went to the shop and I told the owner what room it was for and what my concerns were - dropping scissors,iron, etc, for dents primarily. He recommended a vinyl plank that looks like wood. We did the prep work, and he installed it - took half a day! Every piece of furniture that went back in the room, has felt pads on its feet. Under the sewing table, I bought a large office desk floor protector from Staples. I did have an area rug that I put under the bed, and the ironing board sits on it, in case I do something stupid like knock down a hot iron. I love the floor, it's easy to maintain - dust mop or vacuum. I look at it and wonder what other room it can go in!