First you have to decide what you want to use: carpet, wood, laminate, natural stone porcelain, vinyl or a mix of these products.Nowadays there are so many choices available, so when it's time to make the final decision people are confused. I suggest you not to hurry.Take your time. If you go to carpet or tile showroom ask them for sample. Some companies do small samples like 10x 10 cm.Some can give you real size sample. So when you have a sample, bring it home and live with it for one or two weeks.This will give you a chance to understand what you want in the long term.
1. Decide which product(s) it is going to be.
2. Choose the size.
3. Pick the colour or at least a colour scheme.
4. What type of finish you want?
5. Is it going high traffic area or low traffic. By traffic I mean how often people are going to be in this area. Bare feet or with shoes? Any pets?
6. Know the measurements required. It could meters, feet,yards - really it can be any metricsystem. Sales person would be able to convert it for you.
7. Have you decided on your budget?
My suggestion is when buying flooring or any other product is to talk to sales people. They are there to help you and give advice. Even if you are not buying from them, talk to them. As well when doing research, use any opportunity you can. This could be your friends, colleagues, sales advisors, books or Internet.
Dana is an interior designer, blogger and entrepreneur. For more information go to: My Design Directory and Design & Style Blog
