A message from Rhonda Packer of the Capital Improvements Committee; Rhonda is the manager of our Parish Hall Flooring project:
A focus area of the Capital Improvement Campaign is to replace the Parish Hall carpeting which was installed in 2003–over TWENTY YEARS AGO. Flooring is the foundation of creating a welcoming environment for current and prospective parishioners by enhancing
the look, feel, and sound of our Parish Hall.
Carpet Tiles, Vinyl Plank Flooring (VPF), or a combination of both are being considered to replace the existing carpet. When selecting flooring, cost-effectiveness isn't just about the purchase price. Value for our money is also a factor in installation costs, maintenance, and lifespan of flooring choices. Following are advantages and disadvantages for carpet tiles and VPF.
Carpet Tiles
● Variety of colors and designs
● Affordable materials
● Ease of installation (replacement tiles can be easily installed)
● Moderate maintenance (regularly vacuumed and occasionally deep cleaned)
● Absorbs sound
● Can retain dirt and allergens
Vinyl Plank
● Variety of colors and wood grains
● Affordable materials
● Ease of installation
● Resists normal wear and tear (moisture, food spills, moving furniture, children’s play)
● Low maintenance (damp mopping)
● Will require installation of acoustic panels to eliminate echoes
Current Estimated Costs (may change over time)
● Carpet Tiles: $9,500
- Vinyl Plank Flooring: $15,000
● Acoustic Tiles: $5,000
As I mentioned earlier, we cannot simply look at immediate purchase cost; we also need to thoughtfully consider the overall use of the flooring and the total costs over time. Over the months to come, as we have a better idea of the funds available to us through your
generous gifts to the Capital Improvements Campaign, we will work hard to narrow down our choices from the wide range of possibilities available to us.
All of us on the Committee would like to thank you for your time and will be glad to help you answer any questions you may have about the choices and the selection process. In the meantime, please feel free to read through the materials in the Campaign Brochure and on our parish website. In addition, there is an information board about this
project in the Parish Hall.
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