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Carpet

Product Highlights: Made from heavy fabric.

Size/Capacity:

Price: $4+ per sq foot

Pros: Easy installation. Comfort. Sound absorbent. Low price. Better at trapping allergens than hardwoods- so you don’t end up breathing them in. New carpet releases lowest VOC indoors, and the VOCs emitted clear quickly.

Cons: Smell absorbent. Traps dust and dirt. Not as environmentally friendly. Susceptible to damage. Holds moisture. Durability dependent on quality of care.

Customer Reviews: Yahoo! Answers Arianna: The cheapest flooring option is carpet. Go to your local carpet store and look for remnants. They will have a much better selection than the home centers.

Cork

Product Highlights: Alternative for tiling or hardwood.

Size/Capacity:

Price: $4-10 per square foot

Pros: For Environment: -Cork is gathered from bark of oak trees. >Can be harvested every 9 years without damage to the tree or the environment. -It’s recycled! Made from leftovers for the production of bottle stopper corks. For you! -Soft to walk on. -As easy to install as linoleum or vinyl tiles. -Available in many colors and patterns -Resistance to mold, mildew, and insects. -Durability is based on what product is used to finish the floor. -Fire resistant-has suberin. Cork will not allow for fire to spread and will not release toxic fumes. Suberin and cellular structure protects from water.

Cons: -Scratching can occur usually from dirt and sand when floor isn’t swept. -Sharp or heavy objects can cause permanent damage if left on the floor for a long period of time. >It is recommended to use padding under pressure points to avoid this. -Direct sunlight will cause color to fade over time. -Age also causes color to change. -Negative reaction for water when left for a long time. -May only be harvested every 9 years-which limits availability of the product.

Customer Reviews: From Yahoo! answers: The Redesign Diva: Cork flooring is fantastic! It is durable, will withstand your table and chair legs and is also waterproof. Unfotunately, I haven't installed any in my home yet but I have quite a number of clients who have and they love it! We usually get it at Home Depot, as that's the least expensive place. Oh... and did I mention that it's cool in the summer and warm in the winter? And has good sound-proofing qualities? You can't go wrong with it! Carole Q: I think cork is good under carpet on a concrete floor. Cork floor alone - - no. Must have pores sealed thoroughly, hard to clean from stains. Comfortable to walk on but maintenance is mind boggling.

Linoleum

Product Highlights: Uses linseed oil, cork dust, wood flour, tree resins, etc. All renewable and/or recycled content.

Size/Capacity:

Price: $4-22 per sq ft

Pros: Environment: -Biodegradable. -Non toxic For you! -Hypoallergenic -Durable. -Easy to clean -Good support for feet; comfortable -Smooth -Won’t dent easily -Gets tougher over time -Naturally fire resistant -Anti-static (repels dust)

Cons: -Made in Europe so requires energy to transport -Standing water can cause damage to it.

Customer Reviews: Yahoo! answers Racer123: I'd go with peel a'n stick linoleum tiles. They allow you to go at your own pace. They are easy to cut and mold around the toilet if you start right. They can be dry fitted -in place- well before you make them permanent.They are cheap enough to discard if you make cutting mistakes. They are now very durable once installed. Excellent techniques,tools and materials for calking around the bath area will highlight a job well-done and bring satisfaction and positive feelings with every use.

Rubber

Product Highlights: Used where safety is a concern.

Size/Capacity:

Price: $5-7 per sq foot

Pros: Environment: -Made from recycled materials. For you! -Slip resistance- makes it good by pools and fountains. -Easy maintenance -Tough and durable- meant for heavy traffic. -Good for impact absorption. Eases stress on feet. -Sound absorption: Good for play rooms, gyms, etc -Some are treated to decrease static electricity build up. -Can be installed under wood or tile floors for more comfort, insulation, and sound absorption.

Cons: -Expensive initial investment. -Used to seeing them in commercial settings like the hospital or gym- may not be right for the individual.

Tile

Product Highlights: Made of ceramic, glass, or stone. Good for high traffic areas like kitchens, hallways, entries, etc.

Size/Capacity:

Price: $4-24 per sq ft

Pros: Most durable Uses recycled content and can resemble different stones and colors shapes, sizes, and patterns Easy installation Requires sturdy subfloor. Cleans easily with neutral floor cleaner

Cons: Feels colder in low temperature environments Hard on feet Can be very expensive depending on what you choose Can crack or chip and is difficult to repair Slippery when wet Can be discolored by grout Hard to maintain Hard to Install

Customer Reviews: Yahoo! Answers Audrey: a lot of porcelin tile has the "look" of some textures and colors but is really just transferred on. (if you look close, you can see the pixels) and they tend to crack more when they are being cut being they are more brittle and shatter, which can cost you some extra tiles. the transfer may disenigrate with time depending on how well it was made. ceramic tiles are hardier and tend to be painted or dyed instead of transferred. they are also easier to cut and dont crack nearly as easily if something is dropped on them. however, you can get a porcelin that looks like marble or granite whereas ceramic looks more rugged.... The Redesign Diva: Ceramic tile is more popular simply because it is less expensive and easier to cut and work with. But if you want the look, porcelain is the way to go. Italian porcelain tile is by far the best on the market. Keep in mind that whether it be ceramic or porcelain tile, if you drop something on it that's heavy or hard, both may crack or chip... As for the lasting effect, I prefer ceramic tile on the floor and porcelain tile on walls. Just remember that you can NEVER put wall tile on the floor as it will ALWAYS crack because it isn't strong enough. There are grades to look for : 1 and 2 are wall tiles and 3 to 5 (though I prefer 4 to 5) are floor tiles. Enjoy your new flooring!

Wood

Product Highlights: Similar bamboo in regards to its hardness, sound, maintenance.

Size/Capacity:

Price: $1-6 per sq ft

Pros: For Environment: -Reclaimed Wood which is salvaged from under older buildings and such. This makes it so that wood does not end up in landfills, instead it is recycled. Saves trees. For you! -Easy to clean -Hypoallergenic -Soft and warm under foot -Lasts long -Can be less expensive depending on the type of wood

Cons: Not so resistant to scratches as harder surfaces. Not good with heavy traffic, kids, or pets. Must be cleaned regularly Can be affected by moisture. Reacts to humidity and wears naturally over time Maintenance is difficult as you shouldn’t move furniture over the surface and should place mats near sinks to avoid spills

Customer Reviews: Yahoo! Answers Ruby W: Wood floor, durability varies depending the product selections. DO NOT use engineered hard wood flooring on kitchen floor as it can be dented easily and warp. A plastic bowl drop on the floor would possibly give you an unforgettable mark. Solid hardwood is ok.

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APC Cork

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Bamboo 2000

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Bamboo Advantage

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Bamboo World, Inc

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Bay Area Floors

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Bouquet Canyon Stone

15559 Sierra Hwy Saugus, CA 91390

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California Carpet

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CHAPCO

1165 Arbor Drive Romeoville, IL 60446

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City Joinery

20 Jay St. Ste. 218 Brooklyn, NY 11201

Cold Spring Granite Company

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Conklin's Barnwood

RR 1 Box 70 Susquehanna, PA 18847

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Contempo Floor Covering

2460 Overland Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90064

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ContempoCork

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Creative Eye Studio

901 Sunrise Ave. Roseville, CA 95678

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Curtis Flooring

168 Roymar Rd. Oceanside, CA 92054

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Da Vinci Floorcoverings and Design

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Daniel Moyer Design & Fabrication

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Dellinger

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Design Materials, Inc

241 S 55th Street Kansas City, KS 66106

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DG Floor Coverings Inc.

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Floortex of Marin

5768 Paradise Dr Corte Madera, CA 94925

(415) 924-6545

Innovative Hardwoods

San Rafael, CA 94901

(415) 499-0880

Metzger's Flooring Center

2130 E. Clear Lake Ave. Springfield, IL 62703

(217) 744-7711

Nicholas Furrow Design

638 Leonard St. Brooklyn, NY 11222

718-389-3147

Sun Coast Bamboo

Tarpon Springs, FL 34688

(727) 403-6015

Syndecrete

Taylor Adhesives

11545 Pacific Avenue Fontana, CA 92337

(800) 397-4583

Teragren

12715 Miller Road NE Bainbridge Island, WA 98110

(800) 929-6333

Terra Building Supply

325 Commerce Street McCall, ID 83638

(208) 634-8384

Terra Green Ceramics

1650 Progress Drive Richmond, IN 47374

(765) 935-4760

Terra Mai

1104 Firenze St. McCloud, CA 96057

(800) 220-9062

Timeless Timber

2200 East Lake Shore Drive Ashland, WI 54806

(715) 685-9663

Toliver's Carpet One

998 West Ray Road Chandler, AZ 85224

(480) 899-2272

Totally Tiles and Carpet

4233 W Bell Rd. Phoenix, AZ 85053

(602) 547-8191

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AC Ramirez Floor Covering

Aetna Plywood

Anglo American Hardwoods

Aphelion Carpet & Furniture

Arizona Hardwood Floor Supply

Bamboo 2000

Bamboo Hardwoods

Bamboo World, Inc

Bay Area Floors

Bouquet Canyon Stone

California Carpet

CHAPCO

Cold Spring Granite Company

ContempoCork

Curtis Flooring

Dellinger

Diamond "W" Floor Covering Inc.

Floortex of Marin