Floor Covering: Whether you plan to lay a new floor covering or to make a decorative feature of an exposed floor, careful repair and preparation are vital. The floor should be as level as possible, clean, dry, and smooth. Smoothness is important, since any projections will quickly ruin a covering.
Carpet is perhaps the most common floor covering in homes. It comfortable to walk over and sit on, and can transform any inte instantly. Made from wool or synthetic fibers, or a mixture of th two, carpet is available in a vast range of thicknesses, patterns, colors, textures, and cost. Its durability as a floor covering depe on quality and the wear it is subjected to. |
