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Floor and Ceiling Floor and Ceilingl From "Weekend Decorating" episode WDC-211

Figure A

Bare floors are not helpful to the acoustics of a music room. To solve the problem, Nancy Golden installed carpet tiles (figure A).

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	Figure B
	Figure C
	Figure D
	Figure E
	Figure F
	Figure G

Steps:

1. These tiles now come in a residential design, with a cut loop or plush style, which makes them a perfect choice for music rooms.

2. The tiles also come with their own padding on the back, so carpet pads are not required as part of the installation.

3. The tile backing has a soft adhesive feel; this stickiness allows the tile to be installed without additional adhesive.

4. Directional arrows on the carpet backing ensure proper installation.

5. The tile is installed over a floating wood floor, a perfect choice for a music room. It is pulled back from the walls, allowing electrical wires to run under the flooring. More important, however, is the fact that since the floor is not flush with the walls, it stops the sound from going to the wall and then traveling straight up the wall.

6. Carpet tiles are easily laid and can be changed out, removed or rearranged as needed. This versatility makes them perfect for dorm rooms, rental properties or just about anywhere, since you can create the design of your choice (figure B). They can be cut in sections, triangles or stripes, or placed in random fashion as Golden has done in this room. In fact, the most difficult part of the process is deciding where the colors go. If the tiles are cut, they should be cut from the back using a utility knife.

7. Tiles are available in 12", 18" and 24" sections. Seams will blend in time with vacuuming and foot traffic (figure C). Just be sure to follow the directional arrows on the back to ensure proper installation.

8. Professional acoustic ceiling tiles (figure D) are installed on the unfinished ceiling (figure E). The tiles are available in assorted patterns and colors and are installed in the same method as the wall foam, with spray adhesive (figure F) and stapling (figure G).

9. Make sure the batting comes with a fireproof coating, especially if it's near a light fixture or outlet.