“For a Tidy job on Time”

Greg is owner/operator of Tidytime Installs.  He specializes in installing laminate, tile, hardwood, stone and vinyl.

Hi, My name is Lesly.  Owner/Operator of Lesly’s All Flooring Installations.    I’m happy to have called Kelowna my home for 23 years.  I have over 25 years experience specializing in the installation of carpet, laminate, hardwood and tile.  Helping my clients meet their flooring needs is always a priority.  I look forward too helping you with all of yours.

Sincerely,
Lesly

Think about how you will use a room or a hallway before choosing the right floor.  Flooring can be one of the biggest expenses in furnishing your house, making it well worth the time spent on planning and attention to detail. But before you even begin to decide among the colours and textures you would like to use, consider the basics.

Almost any flooring can be applied to a solid concrete floor, provided a moisture-proof base is applied. But if your base is a suspended timber floor for instance, quarry tile cannot automatically be applied; you need to check the floor loading first.

Another consideration is the use of the floor.  For a kitchen you will want a floor covering that is easy to clean and resistant to water and other spills. Hallways and playrooms will have to absorb more abuse than bedrooms, so a more durable flooring will be required in those areas.

Very hard floors can be cold and tiring to stand on for long periods of time.  Resilient floors such as vinyl or linoleum or soft floor such as carpet are best in work areas.

Size and Space
Wall to wall broadloom carpet has some distinct advantages:  It creates continuity within a room or from room to room, makes room look larger, or can add warmth and a feeling of luxury.

Carpet tiles have the additional advantage that if a tile is damaged or soiled it can be replaced easily.  The tiles are glued directly to the floor and allow greater flexibility in design.

An Area Rug is used to define an area of a room according to it’s function. The area rug should be large enough to accommodate all the furniture used in the area grouping.

An Art Rug, which is usually smaller than an area rug, is generally handcrafted and used as an accent or treated as a focal point.

Colour and Pattern

Colour is a critical factor in the selection of a carpet.  As with textiles, dying processes vary and some fibers accept colour better than others.  As with fabrics, generally the earlier the colour is added in the manufacturing process, the longer the colour will remain.
Neutral colour carpet allows for a variety of changes in other finishes.  In apartment, tenant offices, and other places with frequent turnover rates, neutral colours are the best choice.  In restaurants or other high traffics areas, patterns and colours in middle values hide dirt the best. A light colour will easily show stains, whereas a dark colour will show lint and dust.
Lighting also affects the carpet’s colour.  Fibers, style characteristics, and textures of carpet absorb and reflect light differently.  A sunny room may call for a carpet in cool colours, whereas a northern exposure or dark room may require warm colours in lighter tones.  Carpets should be tested for colour in there final environment.
Wall-to-wall carpets in solid colours or overall texture give a feeling of spaciousness.  Large patterns tend to fill up space and are usually best reserved for larger areas.  If the carpet selected has a pronounced pattern, then walls, drapery, and upholstery tend to be complemented with plain colours or unobtrusive patterns.  Carpets with a plain overall effect permit a wider choice of furnishings.

Texture
Each carpet or rug has a unique texture; smooth, shiny, dull, rough, and so on.  The surface quality of the carpet should be aesthetically compatible with other furnishings.  A carefully chosen carpet or rug can coordinate all furnishings of the room and provide unity.