Initial Cost

The cost of construction is extremely significant item in the selection of a kind of floor and floor covering, and it hugely varies for various types. The floor coverings of marble and rubber tiles, special clay tiles are considered to be most expensive while the floorings, viz, Terrazzo, linoleum, asphalt, cork, tile, vinyl tile, slate and etc. are moderately expensive. The floors made of concrete and brick; offer the cheapest category of floor construction. It should be ensured during the comparison of cost for various floors, in which the costs of both covering and sub-floor have been accounted. Therefore, the se1ection of flooring should be made keeping within view the available funds for construction and utility of the building.