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Popular Coordinates well with all styles of furniture Adds beauty and warmth Has some resilience, durability, and resists dents Cost is moderate to high-depending on type and quality

Hardwood Oak, Hard Maple, Beech, Birch, Hickory, Mahogany, Cherry, Teak Softwood Southern Yellow Pine, Douglas Fir, Hemlock, Larch

Comes in a variety of sizes, colors, and patterns Cool to the touch, hard, durable Glazed is easy to maintain, water and stain resistant Expensive Commonly used in bathrooms and entryways

Smooth or textured surface Can be colored Uncomfortable to stand on for long periods of time Extremely sturdy and durable Commonly used for entryways, basements, patios, and garages Inexpensive because they don’t require subflorring

Beautiful and durable Expensive Comes in a variety of sizes and qualities Colors limited to natural grays and browns Easy to maintain

Beautiful and durable Expensive Looks best in informal settings Comes in many sizes, colors, and textures

Made of a mixture of cement and marble chips, ground smooth then polished Gravel can be substituted for marble and can be left unpolished for a more rustic look Comes in a limited range of colors Easy to maintain due to terrazzo being hard, durable, and very resistant to moisture Usually used in areas of high traffic (entryways and hallways) Expensive

Add color and texture to a room Can cover an entire floor or various parts Classified by how much floor they cover Wall to wall carpeting Room size rugs Area rugs Carpets and rugs Provide insulation for cold floors Sound control Walking comfort Padding is used under carpeting and rugs to lesson wear and increase resilience while adding luxury and warmth.

Nonabsorbent, durable, easy to maintain, and fairly inexpensive Comfortable for walking and aids in noise control

Laminate Comes in many colors, styles, and patterns Planks, tiles, blocks, squares Constructed of four layers fused together Easy to clean and maintain Absorbs sound and comfortable to walk on Cork tile Rich appearance Comfortable for feet and controls sounds Wears quickly, dents easily Difficult to maintain Vinyl Comes in many colors, patterns, and textures Tile or sheet form Resistant to stains and wear Absorbs sound and comfortable to walk on

Fastest and least expensive Enamel-most gloss Gives protective and decorative finish to kitchen and bathroom walls, wood trim, window sills, radiators, masonry, heating pipes Semi-gloss Less gloss & less durable than enamel Flat-no gloss, soft finish Should not be used for window sills, kitchen or bathroom wood work or walls Choose a color slightly lighter than the desired color since paint dries darker

Wallpaper Can copy almost any surface Practical and beautiful Fabric Attached using glue, tape, or staples Curtain rods or stretched and hung on walls Closely woven or medium weight fabrics are best Avoid fabric that will fade, stain, shrink, mildew Cork Good for rooms needing sound insulation Adds warmth & textural interest Ceramic tile Can be the point of emphasis of a room Comes in a variety of sizes, shapes and patterns

Mirrors, glass, reflective metals Can be used on all or part of a wall Mirrors make rooms appear larger Glass extends the indoor space and brings the outdoors in Provide a dramatic effect Expensive compared to other wall treatments