New Flooring

We finally got new flooring to replace the laminate wood-like floor that was damaged in the flood. The installer thought he had plenty on hand, but when the day of installation arrived we were told he would need to order more to have enough to do both bathrooms and the kitchen. Only the flooded hall bathroom was done Thursday; but because the other bath flooring didn't hold up well and is over 14 years old and the kitchen flooring was gouged when the maintenance men put the refrigerator in place, we are replacing flooring in 3 rooms.

This is Duraceramic which is vinyl but looks like tile. It even has grouting done. It is less expensive than ceramic tile and isn't cold to the feet like real tile. The product was selected by Grace Village, but we were allowed to choose the color. They call the installation "floating" because it is put on top of a kind of paper which makes it easier to take up if needed. We like the one floor that is finished. The tentative date for the other 2 rooms is Wednesday.

It is tremendously hot here (90's) even though the calendar says autumn has arrived. Wednesday is a cool down which will be good for the flooring installation as there is lots of going and coming through the front door. I am cocooning this afternoon looking thru two decorating books I bought at Half Price Books on Tuesday. I think next weekend I will look for a mum for the front porch.