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Learn about the pros and cons of different flooring materials such as wood, tile, concrete, natural stone, brick, carpets, and resilient coverings. Calculate the amount and cost of flooring for your project.
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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.
Flooring Materials 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.
Concrete PROS • Smooth or textured surface • Can be any color • Very durable • Inexpensive CONS • Uncomfortable to stand on • Need to be waxed.
Stone PROS • Beautiful • Many sizes and patterns • Durable CONS • Expensive • Limited colors – neutrals • Needs a protective coating.
Brick PROS • Beautiful • Durable • Many sizes, colors, and patterns CONS • Expensive • Needs a protective coating.
Floor Coverings 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.
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
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
Provide this information for each 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