Being in the custom vinyl flooring business we often receive emails and calls from home owners that have exhausted all other options to purchase period correct flooring. In most cases it does not exist much less the exact floor.
There are thousands of homes throughout the country that need flooring upgrades. Like all restoration projects it is difficult to stay true to the original. Sure paint, windows, wood and cabinets can be handled but what about the floors?
Graphic Image Flooring provides the ability to provide an exact match, well without the scratches and 60+ years of dirt, the exact floor. With a durable 1.9 mm wear layer (the thickness of a nickel) our floors are sure to last just as long.
These spaces demand a premium brand and material that you just cannot find in most flooring stores. We work with you to provide a floor that fits your space without compromise.
We have learned over completing many reproductions that it is far more involved that most expect. Below is a highlight of the process and approximate timelines.
- First provide us with the overall measurements of the space along with a shipping address. We will provide a quote for the reproduction costs as well as the entire project so that you can determine if you want to proceed to the next steps.
- Upon approval we have you send a large piece of the tile (if available) to our production facility and designer. Payment for the art and sample is due at this time.
- We scan the tile and begin color adjustments to the file as well as clean up any debris that may be on the tile to create what is in effect a new looking tile. Taking many years of wear takes some patience. We start with an allotment of 6 hours for design but this can change based on the design and level of detail required.
- Next, we will create a digital file to be able to make a 24” x 24” printed sample for approval. It is possible to provide a few color variations on the same file and eventual print to aid in the approval process.
- A sample will be produced and shipped to you to view and approve.
- Once we receive your feedback on the best color or if more adjustments need to be made we will move to a digital proof for the full space. If we need to make larger color changes to the sample then we will repeat #3 & #4.
We understand it’s not inexpensive but most underestimate the amount of time it takes to get it right as most customers that request an exact match want it extremely close and therefore we need to take our time. If an exact match is not required then it can streamline the process.
Stop holding back from bringing your vintage space up to date. Technology now allows us to recreate your floor one space at a time.
