What is a floor covering?

Floor covering is a term to generically describe any finish material applied over a floor structure to provide a walking surface. Both terms are used interchangeably but floor covering refers more to loose-laid materials. Materials almost always classified as flooring include carpet, laminate, tile, and vinyl .

What is cork flooring?

Cork flooring is a flooring material manufactured from the by-product of the cork oak tree. Cork floors are considered to be eco-friendly since the cork oak tree bark is stripped every nine to ten years and doesn't damage the tree.

What is stone flooring & how does it work?

Stone flooring uses a similar installation method to ceramic tile. Slate and marble are popular types of stone flooring that requires polishing and sealing. Stone aggregates, like Terrazzo, can also be used instead of raw cut stone and are available as either preformed tiles or to be constructed in-place using a cement binder.

What type of flooring is used for dance & athletics?

Performance surfaces used for dance or athletics are usually made of wood or resilient flooring. Resilient flooring includes many different manufactured products including linoleum, sheet vinyl, vinyl composition tile (VCT) [dubious – discuss], cork (sheet or tile), and rubber.