08-18-2014, 10:49 AM
Floor Covering
Floor covering is any finish material applied over a floor structure to provide a walking surface.
Flooring is the general term for a permanent covering of a floor.
Materials as floor covering - carpet, area rugs, and resilient flooring such as linoleum or vinyl flooring.
Materials as flooring - wood flooring, laminated wood, ceramic tile, stone, terrazzo, and various seamless chemical floor coatings.
The choice of material for floor covering is affected by factors such as cost, endurance, noise insulation, comfort and cleaning effort.
Laminate or hardwood should be avoided where there may be moisture or condensation.
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Floor covering is any finish material applied over a floor structure to provide a walking surface.
Flooring is the general term for a permanent covering of a floor.
Materials as floor covering - carpet, area rugs, and resilient flooring such as linoleum or vinyl flooring.
Materials as flooring - wood flooring, laminated wood, ceramic tile, stone, terrazzo, and various seamless chemical floor coatings.
The choice of material for floor covering is affected by factors such as cost, endurance, noise insulation, comfort and cleaning effort.
Laminate or hardwood should be avoided where there may be moisture or condensation.