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