FLOOR COVERINGS

Objective 4.02

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Which textile law prevents manufacturer’s from producing home interior products from materials that burn easily? A. Consumer Product Safety Commission B. Flammable Fibers Act C. Textile Fiber Products Identification Act D. Wool Products Labeling Act

Objective

1st- Finish 4.01 Notes!!!

2nd- Classify Floor Coverings

Outline/Vocab (on your course outline sheet)

A. Soft Floor Coverings

1. Carpet

2. Rugs

3. Pads/cushions

B. Wood

C. Resilient Floor Coverings

1. Vinyl

2. Laminate

D. Tile

E. Calculations

Floor Coverings

Surfaces placed over the structural floor

Attached to the floor but not part of the structure

Most expensive background treatment in a living room design

1. Soft floor coverings

2. Resilient floor coverings

Soft Floor Coverings

Insulate cold floors, provide sound control and walking comfort, add color and texture to a room, can cover entire floor or portions of it.

Three types:oCarpetingoRugsoPadding

Carpeting

In today's market, most is made of nylon

Wall-to-wall covers an entire floor, making rooms appear large and luxurious.

Can hide damage or faults in the surface of a floor

Maintained by routine vacuuming High traffic areas will eventually

show wear and dirt; can be professionally cleaned

Rugs

Room-size rug: Exposes a small border of the floor Shows off beautiful wood floor while keeping

warmth and comfort

Rugs

Area rugs: Vary in size, but not as large as a room-size rug Used to define areas of a room, add interest,

and even serve as a focal point Can be moved from room to room to create a

new look

Padding

Used under carpeting/rugs to lessen wear and increase resilience

Will extend the life and increase resilience of a rug

Adds luxury and warmth Made of hair, jute,

sponge, or foam rubber

Resilient Floor Coverings

Provides cushioning for walking and noise control

Made of materials other than fiber Available in a wide range of colors

and patterns oVinyloLaminate

Vinyl

Available in many colors, patterns, textures

Available in tile or sheet form

Good walking comfort and sound absorption

Laminate

Decorative surface fused to a sturdy core under intense heat and pressure

Resistant to traffic, stains, and fading

Easy to clean, comfortable walking, good sound absorption

Can take on the look of oak flooring at a much lower price

Laminate

Flooring Materials

Used as the top surface of a floor Structurally part of the floor; fairly

permanent Common materials include:

oWoodoTileoConcreteoBrick

Wood

Looks good with all styles of furniture; very popular

Offers beauty and warmth to a room

Durable, but can be scratched and dented

Cost is moderate to high, depending on the type/quality of wood

Oak, is the most common because of its beauty, warmth, and durability

Tile

Flat piece of fired clay or natural stone

Available in a wide range of sizes, colors, finishes, patterns

Grout fills the spaces between the tiles

Feels cool to the touch, therefore more popular in warm areas than colder climates

Can be heated by radiant heat coils beneath the floor

Calculations

Calculating square yards of floor covering:

Multiply the length times the width of the room and then divide by nine square feet:

L x W9

Calculations

Calculating cost of flooring: First find the square yards of floor covering

needed (L x W/ 9) Then, multiply square yards x cost per

square yard

Cost = (L x W/9) x cost per sq. yd.

Calculations

Let’s do a couple together…

Calculating Flooring Worksheet (attached to your notes – keep in your

notes)

Activity

Please complete the “Calculating the Cost of Floor Coverings” Worksheet and Glue in Notebooks! Front side- Calculations Back side- Selecting floor coverings

SHOEBOX PROJECT

Finally Examples DUE October 28th!