Book excerpt: Today we live in a fast-paced, busy kind of world. We want the best price and expect top quality all at the same time. We have become used to many choices, especially in the flooring industry. Carpeting, for instance, comes in hundreds of different styles, colors, weaves, textures, and thicknesses. Wood, laminate, ceramic, porcelain, vinyl tile, sheet vinyl, and linoleum also have hundreds of different variations. So how do you know what to buy when you are shopping for flooring? What type of flooring is best in what area? I can help you with these types of questions.