Flooring

Carpets- Builder requests homeowner to vacuum carpet completely at least every week to ensure long lasting life. Foot traffic and dirt can permanently soil carpet. Your new carpet will shed fibers; you should remove them with scissors at carpet height. Do not pull shedding fibers from carpet. Most carpet rolls are made in twelve-foot widths. This means that each room may have at least one carpet seam. Carpet seams are not warranted, installer will attempt to make seams as indistinguishable as possible with minimal waste. Dye lots in color may vary slightly; this is normal and not warranted. Your carpet has been inspected and found to be in sound acceptable condition. No claim for stains, seams, color, or other cosmetics will be accepted. Builder suggests using a stain proof product to protect carpet. Manufacturer warrants this product for one year.

Ceramic Tile- Ceramic Tile comes in many different shapes color and sizes. Some ceramic tile will be glazed and some will have a matte, or flat finish. Your ceramic tile should be swept daily in order to keep dirt and sand off of the floor; these particles can pit and dull the surface of your tile. Ceramic tile floors may be damp mopped. It is recommended that your ceramic tile floor not be submerged in water. Do not use any abrasive cleaners on your ceramic floor, vinegar and water works best for cleaning ceramic tile floors. Do not place furniture without casters directly on your tile flooring as this will scratch and chip. Builders suggest doormats and rugs to help with sand control. The grout holding your tiles together may crack; Builder has left material for you to replace this as needed. Your grout has not been sealed but it is recommended you do so as this will help with maintenance.

 Hardwood- The hardwood floors have been installed by professional flooring personnel. Do not use water, or cleansers containing water on your wood floors. Do not allow water to stand on wood floors. Cleaning should be done with a dry soft cloth or mop. Do not drag any object across the hardwood floors, as this will scratch the finish. Consult a professional floor cleaner to have the wood floor waxed or buffed. A professional flooring installer can remove burns or perform sanding as needed; Builder does not warrant this.

Vinyl flooring- Resilient vinyl flooring adds ease of use and beauty to areas of your home. It is very simple to care for your vinyl floor. Below are some tips to bear in mind. You will receive care and maintenance information in your “New Home Express Limited Warranty.”

1. Vinyl flooring can have a soft texture, even though most companies now apply a tough topcoat to help protect from scuffs and dents. Furniture, high-heeled shoes, and rough use can permanently damage vinyl flooring. This damage cannot be repaired, you must replace the flooring if this occurs. 2. Abrasive cleaners and scrubbers should absolutely not be used on your vinyl flooring. Do not use bleach. This can dull the surface and wear away the topcoat installed for protection. Use a soft washcloth or mop with warm water and a cleanser advertised appropriate for vinyl flooring.

3. Spills should be removed immediately with a damp sponge to avoid staining. The vinyl floor should always be dried completely when it is wet.

4. Do not use rubber-backed rugs on your vinyl flooring. The rubber will cause discoloration, which is permanent and is not warranted by Builder or Manufacturer. All flooring is covered by a one-year manufacturer warranty.