Floor and Floor Treatments

Floor and Floor Treatments 3 (1+2)

Lesson :02 Guidelines for selection of flooring

Guidelines for selection of flooring materlal

• Consider the type of activities takes place in the room: Veranda, Living, Kitchen, Dinning, and Guest room, Bed room, and Study room.
• Consider the type of activities takes place on the floor: Dancing, Exercise, playing and lying.
• Consider the Usage of areas exposed to movement traffic wear and tear: Light, moderate, and heavy.
• Is there direct access to the outdoor or garden?
• Is there overflow of water from: bathroom, sinks, washing machine, Dishwasher, Indoor potted plant. Want to match up the flooring with- An existing decorative scheme
• Consider architectural style.
• Consider existing and future purchase of Furniture:
• Consider the durability of the flooring:
• Decide whether you want to provide sound and heat insulation to your floor:
• Estimate the cost of installation of the flooring i.e whether it requires company professional/Local professional and extra installation changes than normal rates.
• Does the flooring material require preliminary work before final laying.
• Consider market survey analysis for comparative information to know the varied cost, alternative flooring to fit into your budget.