Floor Treatments: Begin on page 310. Outline the pros and cons of each flooring treatment.

Flooring Materials Floor Coverings

•Wood floors•Tile floors

(Ceramic, Porcelain, Quarry)

•Concrete•Natural stone•Brick

•Soft floor coverings (Carpet, Rugs, Pads/cushions)

•Resilient floor coverings (Vinyl, Laminate)

Objective 4.02:CLASSIFY floor

coverings

The most expensive background treatment planned for a room is the

floor treatment.

Permanent materials used as the top surface of a floor.

WOOD FLOORS

Pros•Coordinates with all

furniture•Resilient and durable•Long-lasting

Cons•Can be scratched and

dented •Expensive.

TILE FLOORS (fired clay or natural stone)

PROS•Wide range of sizes, colors, finishes, and patterns•Durable•Easy to clean•Feels cool to the touch

CONS•Slippery when wet•May need to be sealed•Grout difficult to clean.

Ceramic tile

Porcelain Tile

Quarry Tile

Concrete

PROS•Smooth or textured surface•Can be any color•Very durable•Inexpensive

CONS•Uncomfortable to stand on•Need to be waxed.

Concrete Floors

Stone

PROS•Beautiful•Many sizes and patterns•Durable

CONS•Expensive•Limited colors – neutrals•Needs a protective coating.

Natural Stone Floors

Brick

PROS•Beautiful•Durable•Many sizes, colors, and patterns

CONS•Expensive•Needs a protective coating.

Brick Floors

Surfaces placed over the structural floor.

Soft Floor Coverings (carpets and rugs; usually made of nylon or olefin)PROS•Insulate cold floors•Provide sound control•Comfortable to walk on•Add color and texture

CONS•Show wear •Hard and/or expensive to clean.

Wall to Wall Carpet

Room Size Rug

Area Rug

Carpet and Rug Padding•Provides a soft surface for walking•Extends the life of the carpet/rug.

Vinyl, Laminate, Cork

PROS•Nonabsorbent•Durable•Easy to maintain•Inexpensive

CONS•Abrasion can damage the surface.

Vinyl Flooring

Tiles Sheet Vinyl

Laminate Flooring (the look of wood at a much lower price)

Cork Flooring

Calculating the Amount and Cost of Flooring

The formula for calculating square footage to determine

amount of flooring is

L x W = square yards needed 9 (square feet)

Calculate the number of square yards needed.

•Living room that is 18’ x 20’▫YOU WOULD NEED 40 Sq. Yards.

•Bedroom 12’ x 12’▫YOU WOULD NEED 16 Sq. Yards.

•Bathroom 9’ x 13’▫YOU WOULD NEED 13 Sq. Yards.

•Bonus room 21’ x 25’▫YOU WOULD NEED 59 Sq. Yards.

Calculate the cost of each flooring

•If you purchase 28 yards of carpet at $13.99/yard how much will you spend?▫$391.72

•How much would it cost to put vinyl down at $22.00/yard in a kitchen that measures 14 x 18?▫$616.00

Complete:”Calculating Flooring”

Flooring Project

Provide this information for Provide this information for each roomeach room

•Bathroom: 8’ X 4’6” Kitchen: 10’ X 6’6”

•Total Amount of Flooring Needed: 101 square feet or 12 square yards

•Recommendation: Vinyl tile because it is nonabsorbent, durable, and easy to maintain.

•Choice: Style Selections 12" x 12" Arctic White Stone Finish Vinyl Tile @ $1.98 per tile

•Total Cost: $201.96