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Flooring

Floors take the most wear and the most water of any finish. Choose by room, by level (above or below grade) and by who walks on it.

Manufacturer install guidesASTM moisture testsANSI A326.3 DCOF
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16.1

Which floor goes where?

No floor is best everywhere. Match the material to the room's water, wear and level.

Floor for the room's worst day.
House section with floor types labeled by room: tile bath, LVP kitchen, wood living, carpet bedroom, sealed concrete basement
  1. 1Tile — bath
  2. 2Carpet — bedroom
  3. 3LVP — kitchen
  4. 4Wood — living
  5. 5Sealed concrete — basement
FIG. 16.1 · Which floor goes where?
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  1. 16.2What goes under the floor5 drawings
  2. 16.3Flooring for rentals5 drawings
  3. 16.4Removing old floors and glue3 drawings
  4. 16.5Layout, transitions and heat5 drawings
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