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Floor
Covering
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There are four basic types
of floor covering - carpeting, hardwood floors, linoleum and ceramic
tile. Most homes have carpeting in all rooms except in the bathrooms
and kitchen, where linoleum is most popular. Hardwood floors and
ceramic tile are traditionally more expensive than both carpeting
and linoleum.
Most building contractors have an allowance of
$15.00 to $25.00 per square yard for the floor covering in a new
home. Many floor covering outlets have switched from square yardage
to square footage to determine costs. For example, $25.00 per
square yard is equivalent to $2.77 a square foot.
Hardwood Floors come in a wide array of colors,
styles and woods. The cost of hardwood floors start about $6.00
per square foot installed up to $12.00 per square foot installed.
Costs are almost three times that of carpet. This is why hardwood
is considered an option.
Like hardwood flooring, ceramic tile comes in
a wide selection of colors and styles. Tile also has a wide selection
of sizes and shapes. Tile is used on floors, walls and countertops.
Costs range from $4.00 a square foot to $8.00 a square foot installed.
Linoleum products are used mostly in the kitchen
and baths. Pricing is consistent with carpeting costs.
With all the above mentioned products, the most
important element to consider is not only the quality of the product,
but also the quality of the installation. To insure any warranty
all floor covering must be installed by professionals. Small mistakes
can cost thousands of dollars. Be sure the professionals at Mountain
View Homes build your new home and install your carpet, linoleum,
hardwood and ceramic tile. After all, only the best will do for
your new dream home!
Below are some of the websites of the better
known floor covering experts.
Mohawk Industries
www.mohawkcarpet.com
Armstrong Flooring
www.armstrongfloors.com
Bruce Hardwood Flooring
www.brucehardwood.com
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