4.02 Classify floor coverings. Bell Ringer: List all of the different floor coverings you have in your home. 4.02 Classify floor coverings.

Soft Floor Coverings Carpet Rugs Pads/Cushions

Carpet Carpet Rugs Fastened directly to the floor Usually covers wall to wall http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JHrA363201k Rugs Not fastened to the floor Usually do not cover from wall to wall

Pads/Cushions Protects a carpet and provides more comfort for the user Improves the carpet’s appearance and length of life Main purpose is to prevent the pile from being crushed by traffic Smoothens irregularities that may be in subfloor

Hardwoods Constructed directly from different types of trees: Ex: oak and maple Harwood’s weight makes it difficult to install, usually requiring a professional Very resistant to dents and scratches Susceptible to moisture damage

Resilient Floor Coverings Vinyl Laminate

Laminate Multi-layer synthetic flooring product fused together with a lamination process Laminate flooring simulates wood with a photographic applique layer under a clear protective layer Less maintenance and less expensive than hardwoods http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P3M78Q5klls

Vinyl Sheet vinyl is the most common floor covering material in today’s home Sheet vinyl has a special, clear urethane coating that provides high shine without waxing Surface resists scuffs and can be cleaned with a damp mop Very durable

Tile Made from clay or shale that is fired at high temperatures Good abrasion resistance and a high degree of resistance to moisture Perfect choice for areas exposed to heavy foot traffic, water, or corrosive chemicals http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dtyB0CzqaL0

assignment Go to http://www.armstrong.com/flooring/design-tools.html Click on “Design a Room” Select a room of your choice and your style Use the tools to create your ideal wood floor covering Copy your picture into a PPT and .. Write down what they style of the floor you chose, include category and details Research and write the advantages of disadvantages of using this treatment

Rubric Excellent Very Good Good Poor Not Attempted Product   Excellent Very Good Good Poor Not Attempted Product (1-75 points) Always Regularly Generally Rarely Never Finished on time (1-10 Points) 10 9-8 7-6 5-4 3-1 Neatness: Overall appearance of project looks professional(1-10 Points­) Accurate: Square footage is calculated correctly, all rooms are included and a treatment is chosen for each room. (1-45 Points) 45-40 39-31 30-22 21-13 12-1 Labeled correctly (1-10 Points) Written (1-25 points) Grammar and spelling (1-10 points) Advantages and Disadvantages are given for each treatment chosen. Rational is provided as to why the treatment was chosen. 5 4 3 2 1 Total Points