Appearance

• Vivid colors
• Traditional & modern patterns
• Custom cutting provides unique patterns

• Large variety of patterns and colors including hardwood, tile and mosaics

Typical Warranties

• 5 to 25 years

• Better quality lifetime on manufacturer's defects and wear through
• Rips, tears, gouges and stains, 5 to 20 years

Life Expectancy

• 40 to 50 years

• 10 to 20 years

Child Friendly

• Very child friendly

• Very child friendly
• Liquid spills can damage surface and cause boards rot

Pet Friendly

• Very pet friendly

• Very pet friendly

Care & Maintenance

• Sweep & wet mop with a neutral pH cleaner
• Polish every 6 to 9 months to protect floor from stains and restore gloss

• Sweep & mop using manufacturer's recommended cleaners

Installation

• Adhesive

Full-spread adhesive

Seal seams with heat-welding or with adhesive

Install over most sub-floor materials

• Adhesive

Felt: Full-spread or perimeter adhesive

Fiberglass: Loose - lay, modified loose - lay or full-spread

Both products can be installed over concrete, hardwood, plywood, or existing floor (except carpet)

Grade Levels

• Below grade only in very dry regions
• On grade
• Above grade

Note: Concrete must have a low moisture emission rate and neutral pH

• Below grade
• On grade
• Above grade

Room Installation

• All rooms

Note: Rooms with concrete sub-floors must have a low moisture emission rate and neutral pH

• All rooms no exceptions.

Budgeting

• Material cost $2/sq. ft. to $4/sq. ft.
• Installation cost (contractor):

$5/sq. ft. to $7/sq. ft.

• Material cost $0.50/sq. ft. to $5/sq. ft. - dependent on quality of material and finish
• Installation cost (contractor):

$0.75/sq. ft. to $4/sq. ft.

DIY Complexity - Scale 1 to 5 with 1 being the easiest.

• Requires skill and special tools. Professional installation recommended - 5

• Felt: Full-spread or perimeter adhesive - 4
• Fiberglass: Full-spread - 4
• Fiberglass: Loose-lay or modified loose-lay - 3

Hardwood /

Engineered Hardwood

Laminate

Vinyl Sheet

Vinyl Sheet /

Hardwood

Linoleum

Vinyl Tile

Laminate /

Engineered Hardwood

Hardwood