Flooring Buyers Guide Before making a final choice of what flooring system to have installed into your space, there are a few things to consider.
There are many factors to work through when making a choice. Making the choice may be hard or easy for you, but Floor Vision wants to make sure it is the right choice for you and the space that you are having the flooring system installed in. The process of selecting a flooring material can be described as complex to some, but we have broken it down into a process that makes it easier to outline and see the clear choice once you have worked through the guide. When selecting a flooring material for a space it is always best to consider the location that the new flooring will be installed. Will the flooring be installed in a space that is above grade or below. This is a factor because of moisture levels. Some flooring systems do better than others below grade. This also comes into play when the flooring will be installed in a kitchen or bathrooms. The amount of humidity that the flooring is subject to is a factor when making a selection. There is also a question of the location of the new flooring because of the traffic pattern that it will be subject to. The location of the new flooring is typically best thought about in the beginning stages of the project. Then once that factor has been considered there is the factors like heat to consider. Radiant heat can also be an issue for some flooring materials. Many flooring systems are made to be compatible with radiant heat while others just will not perform well and will totally ruin the flooring before you get to fully enjoy the investment of time and money. This is also something to consider very early in the process. Once the space has been considered with moisture and humidity along with heat factors, there is also the subject of sunlight. There are flooring materials on the market like some types of linoleum flooring that do not do well in sunlight. |
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Sunlight can cause coloring damage and will begin to break the materials down over a period of time. So always consider if space will get direct sunlight to very limited sunlight throughout the day.
The next step in the process is to consider the amount of flooring that you will need for your space. This is a factor on many levels, but can mostly be a factor when it comes to budget along with the amount of time that the installation process will take. The installation process varies so much with each type of flooring materials that can be selected. It is very important to consider the installation times for many reasons. An installer is able to give your time frames along with information on the process that it will take to install the new flooring.
Along with time frames knowing the amount of flooring that you need will affect the budget of the project. Budgets often outline a project for some so making sure that you have detailed measurements of the area is very important. A helpful tip is to create a complete drawing of the space that you will be having the flooring installed in. This drawing should include detailed measurements of the length of the room along with the width, then anything in the room that does not require flooring should be measured out and marked off. That would include fireplaces, doorways, and any built ins. If you are not sure, then always measure and mark.
To be able to calculate the square footage of the room take the length of the room and multiply it by the width of the room. If the room is not a regular shape the easiest way to get the square footage is to break the room down into smaller areas that are more conventional. Then add each of the areas up to get the complete square footage. Once you have that number it is always best to add 10 % to the total when determining how much flooring you will need. It is great to have it for repairs or any issues that may arise.
So when it comes down to it, the basic guide to buying flooring is all about where the flooring is going to be installed and how much of it you are going to need. Once the flooring has been decided on. Then comes the fun part of selecting all the decorative touches with molding, trim, and transition strips that really add a personal touch to the project.
The next step in the process is to consider the amount of flooring that you will need for your space. This is a factor on many levels, but can mostly be a factor when it comes to budget along with the amount of time that the installation process will take. The installation process varies so much with each type of flooring materials that can be selected. It is very important to consider the installation times for many reasons. An installer is able to give your time frames along with information on the process that it will take to install the new flooring.
Along with time frames knowing the amount of flooring that you need will affect the budget of the project. Budgets often outline a project for some so making sure that you have detailed measurements of the area is very important. A helpful tip is to create a complete drawing of the space that you will be having the flooring installed in. This drawing should include detailed measurements of the length of the room along with the width, then anything in the room that does not require flooring should be measured out and marked off. That would include fireplaces, doorways, and any built ins. If you are not sure, then always measure and mark.
To be able to calculate the square footage of the room take the length of the room and multiply it by the width of the room. If the room is not a regular shape the easiest way to get the square footage is to break the room down into smaller areas that are more conventional. Then add each of the areas up to get the complete square footage. Once you have that number it is always best to add 10 % to the total when determining how much flooring you will need. It is great to have it for repairs or any issues that may arise.
So when it comes down to it, the basic guide to buying flooring is all about where the flooring is going to be installed and how much of it you are going to need. Once the flooring has been decided on. Then comes the fun part of selecting all the decorative touches with molding, trim, and transition strips that really add a personal touch to the project.