Floor Coverings

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Usually constructed of nylon. Polyester, wool, acrylic and polypropylene are also used. Styles include level loop pile (Berber), multi-level...

Installed underneath the carpet. Prolongs the life of the carpet and adds to comfort. Usually made from felted cushion, urethane, foam rubber...

More durable and easier to maintain than vinyl or wood flooring. Glazed tile is made of clay that has been single fired at a high temperature,...

A popular alternative to solid hardwood flooring. The surface veneer is made of hardwood such as maple or oak, while tongue-and-groove strips...

Made of solid granite. Similar to marble, but harder, denser and more durable. Must be sealed after installation. Commonly used on...

Poured between the joints of a tile installation. Must be sealed after installation. Made of cement and is either sanded or non-sanded, some...

Available in planks or parquet tiles. Some types install with nails, others with glue. Popular types of wood are oak, maple, beech, birch and...

Consists of thin layers of wood or paper products adhered to a resilient foam core. Designed to look like wood, stone or marble. A coating of...

Made of natural marble. Slick and easily scratched, although scratches can be buffed out. Tiles should be sealed after installation. Types...

Has a shale body, extruded then cut to size with edges ground smooth. Can be glazed, but is usually sold unglazed. Must be sealed after...

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