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Different types of flooringCarpet

Tile

Wood

Vinyl Area Rugs

CARPETThings to think about….

• Where do you want the seam to be located?

• What kind of pad do you want?

• Do you have transition pieces?

• What type of carpet do you want? Example: Loop, nylon, wool, patterned, or blended fibers

CARPET• Carpet comes in a roll of either 12’, 13’-6”, or 15’. Rarely comes in any

other sizes.

• Pad is the cushion beneath the carpet. It comes in either 6ib ½”, 6ib 7/8”, 8ib ¼”, 8ib 3/8”. Always replace the pad when changing the carpet.

• Nap/pile – runs the length of the carpet roll in one direction, not the width. For carpet to have a uniform look, the pile must run the same direction for all carpet that is seamed together.

• Seams – when the width of the carpet will not entirely fill the space from side to side, a seam is necessary in order to fill the space.

VINYL • Vinyl comes in either 12’, 6’-

6”, or 6’ wide. The more rigid the vinyl material, the narrower the roll will come.

• Underlayment – a firm and smooth material that will provide support underneath vinyl flooring. It helps to smooth out any imperfections in the material.

• Vinyl most be laid on a clean and smooth concrete floor. If placed on plywood sub-floor it must have underlayment installed first.

Like carpet you will need to know where you want the seam to be placed.

WOOD

• Hard wood floors come in many different types of woods, widths, and finishes.

• Needs to be sealed for protection against stains. Placing a mat at exterior doors will help protect the wood longer.

• Wood flooring can be laid on a straight, diagonally, or herringbone.

TILE • Tile comes in all different

sizes and shapes from 1” x 1” to 30” x 30”. Also comes in different types of materials like: concrete, granite, marble, and limestone.

• The larger the tile, the more important it is that the floor is rigid since any shifting will cause larger tiles to ‘pop’ and break.

• Needs to be sealed for protect.

Like wood flooring it can be laid on a straight, diagonally, or herringbone.

AREA RUGS

• The ideal area rug size extends 3” beyond furniture pieces.

• For dining rooms the rug should extend 2’-6” on all sides.

• If you have borders in the rug then you need to make sure the seams are not visible.

Calculating into the cost• Materials – carpet, pad, vinyl, wood, and tile • Transition pieces• Take up • Hail off • Repairs of the floor underneath• Moving furniture• Installation • Shipping

If you are having tile put in there is additional charges• Bullnose pieces • Concrete board• Mastic • Grout• Sealant

Things to keep in mind when purchasing flooring…• With all types of flooring you need to look at transition pieces. This

makes the flooring flow into each room; a long with keeping the different types flooring the same height.

• Add in additional amount of materials in case of seaming or damaged items. Most companies do this for you but it is always good to ask.

• always give enough time for shipping and booking an installer. If you wait until the last minute you will not get it put in on time.

• Have two different installers come out and measure. This helps you to know if the installer is measuring correctly.