Here are the main types of flooring and how to install them: Parquet: parquet is a wooden floor covering, which can be solid, laminated or laminated. Parquet offers a warm, natural and elegant appearance. It is resistant, durable and insulating, but it requires regular maintenance. To lay parquet, you must prepare the floor, by cleaning, leveling and protecting it. You must then choose the direction of installation, depending on the light, shape and size of the room. The parquet must then be fixed, either by nailing, by gluing, or by clipping. Finally, it is necessary to carry out the finishing touches, by installing the plinths, thresholds, quarter-rounds, etc. Tiling: tiling is a ceramic floor covering, which can be stoneware, earthenware, terracotta, etc. Tile offers a varied appearance, depending on shape, color, pattern, finish, etc. It is durable, waterproof, easy to maintain, but it is cold and hard. To lay tiling, you must prepare the floor, by cleaning, leveling and protecting it. You must then draw the marks, depending on the layout chosen. You must then lay the tiling, applying the glue, laying the tiles, respecting the joints, etc. Finally, the finishing touches must be carried out, by cleaning, jointing, installing plinths, etc. Linoleum: linoleum is an ecological floor covering, made from natural materials, such as linseed oil, wood flour, burlap, etc. Linoleum offers a smooth, plain or printed appearance. It is resistant, insulating, antistatic, antibacterial, but it is sensitive to scratches and stains. To lay linoleum, you must prepare the floor, cleaning, leveling and protecting it. You must then cut the linoleum, depending on the shape and size of the room. The linoleum must then be installed, either by gluing, by adhesive, or by loose installation. Finally, it is necessary to carry out the finishing touches, by installing the plinths, thresholds, threshold bars, etc. Carpet: carpet is a textile floor covering, which can be wool, synthetic, sisal, etc. The carpet offers a soft, comfortable and warm appearance. It is insulating, acoustic, non-slip, but it is difficult to maintain and allergenic. To lay carpet, you must prepare the floor, by cleaning, leveling and protecting it. You then need to cut the carpet, depending on the shape and size of the room. The carpet must then be installed, either by gluing, stapling, or loose laying. Finally, it is necessary to carry out the finishing touches, by installing the plinths, thresholds, threshold bars, etc. Balatum: Balatum is an economical floor covering that is easy to install and maintain. The balatum is made of cardboard coated with bitumen, with a central layer of kraft paper impregnated with resin. Balatum offers a smooth, plain or printed appearance, which sometimes imitates parquet, tiles or marble. Balatum is resistant to wear, moisture and stains, but it is susceptible to scratches, cuts and burns. The balatum is suitable for rooms with low traffic, such as bedrooms, offices or playrooms.