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CAROET

There are literally hundreds of thousands of carpet textures and colors to select. The price can range from reasonable to extremely expensive. Carpet is quoted on a price per square meter basis. Be wary of other stain protection programs. Many will wash out the first time you have your carpet cleaned.

FLOOR TITLE

Floor tile can come in a variety of colors and sizes. You can now purchase many porcelain tiles that resemble real stone for the same price as regular tile. Many times we’ll see an entire house covered with tiles except the bedrooms.

STONE

 Stone floors are very popular for the same reasons as tile although stone has a much richer look. Recently stone prices have dropped considerably; however, installation costs are still very high. On average installation is twice the cost of the materials. This is because stone needs to be set in a thick mud base and requires more precision than tile because the joints are seamless (no grout). If you select a tumbled or chiseled edge stone though it can be thin set like tile and tends to be less expensive.

WALL FINISH

There are three different wall textures used today that you might consider in your home.
The first is orange peel, a soft sprayed on texture resembling the peel of an orange. The second is called knockdown. It is a very heavy texture that is sprayed on and then “knocked down” with a trowel. The final texture is called referred to as hand toweled. It is a very heavy texture that is applied by hand on the wall. It has no pattern and looks like a bunch of mud was spread over the wall. This is a very popular technique when a Spanish/Mediterranean look is sought.

WALL TILE

The same rules apply to wall tile as does floor tile. However many homes are laying small tiles (called mosaics) for the shower floor. This makes for a nice contrast in your shower. Also, if you’re looking for decorative patterns in your shower or behind your cook top make sure your builder has included this.