Selecting Your Floor

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Selecting Your Floor
As with any other flooring product, your main considerations are matching your decor, staying within your budget and knowing what the installation requirements will be. First select a color and grain that suits your space. Start with the existing woodwork. If it is stained rather than painted, select a floor that matches the color and grain, or a contrasting floor that complements it. Next decide which type of floor best suits your budget and installation abilities, and select the flooring you like best in that product.
Installation
For roll flooring, the entire area is covered at once. Measure the room carefully and cut your floor to fit. Spread adhesive over the entire installation area and roll the floor out starting from one wall. Press the floor into place with a weighted floor roller. Install trim around the outside edge of the floor to cover any gaps. For tiles, start by marking a T through the center of your room, running both directions. Lay tile along the lines of the T working out from the center toward the wall. Tiles will either be self-adhesive, or adhesive needs to spread on each tile. Cut tiles to fit along the wall. This is readily done with a miter saw or a rotary tool and a cutting blade accessory. Roll the floor with a weighted roller when you are finished.