"Flooring is the general term for a permanent covering of a floor, or for the work of installing such a floor covering. Floor covering is a ...
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term to generically describe any finish material applied over a floor structure to provide a walking surface. Both terms are used interchangeably but floor covering refers more to loose-laid materials.
Materials almost always classified as flooring include carpet, laminate, tile, and vinyl." - (en.wikipedia.org 07.03.2020)