Flooring presentation(t 4 b)

Flooring presentation(t 4 b)

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  FLOOR FINISHES -TIMBER LAMINATE FLOORING
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  TYPES OF TIMBERFLOORING Solid wood  Made from the named timbers, planks are solid all the way through  Some types are suitable for installation as the structural floor, without needing a sub-floor underneath. Reclaimed timber  bundles of planks, boards or panels from reclamation and salvage yards, or as whole floors  look very uninspiring. However, once it's laid, it can look incredible.
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  Multi-layered or engineeredwood  consists of a plywood or veneered base  built up with several layers of criss-crossed hard or softwood boards  The construction of this flooring gives it strength and stability - good alternative to solid-wood flooring. Vinyl  widely available in timber patterns  Luxury sheet vinyl can be a good choice in the kitchen or bathroom, and is considerably cheaper than solid wood  Vinyl plank or block flooring feels harder underfoot, but, as each floor is individually designed  needs to be professionally laid.
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  Laminate flooring  Madeby producing an image of wood on a layer of plastic which is laminated to a board backing  have convincing textured finishes  hardwearing and tough.  Inexpensive DIY store versions may look flat and lifeless, and the "wood"  finish may flake or chip at the edges of the boards.
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  SUITABILITY COST  rightnote in any style of home  looks natural, warm and rustic  add texture and create an organic feel  both modern and period homes  Different textures, colours, grains, plank sizes  practicality and durability of flooring technology  Reasonably priced/cheap  more expensive than carpet, vinyl and concrete  Price (av cost per sq ft) -laminate wood ( $ 8 - $ 10) -wall to wall carpet ($ 3.38 - $ 6.61) -ceramic tile ($ 11 - $ 22) -vinyl ($ 2.64 - $ 5.34 ) -natural stone- slate marble ($ 20 - $ 50+) -polished concrete ( $ 2- $ 8)
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  ADVANTAGES DISADVANTAGES  tough,long-lasting finishes and are straightforward  easy to install and providing a gap-free finish  can be laid over practically any sub- floor, including floorboards, concrete, old tiles or a boarded surface, as long as the surface is sound, dry and flat  good longevity - hard-wearing, scratch resistant and will last for many years.  flooring is easy to clean; regular sweeping and mopping  will not be neatly cut to size and difficult to judge what it will look like once it's been finished  Timber flooring can be noisy, especially in upstairs rooms; (use rugs to deaden the sound of footsteps)  needs to avoid rooms with water, as seepage between the joins can cause planks to swell or discolour.  A serious damage - scratch or dent in a usually means whole floor needs to be redone  cannot be sanded when chipped, damaged or scratched