Mortgage rates are offered in eighths. One thing Iâd like to point out first is that mortgage rates move in eighths. In other words, when youâre ultimately offered a rate, it will either be a whole number, such as 5%, or 5.125%, 5.25%, 5.375%, 5.5%, 5.625%, 5.75%, or 5.875%.
Vinyl Tile. 1  Vinyl tiles generally come in 9- and 12-inch squares. 2  To find the number of 12-inch tiles you need, just multiply the length of the room by the width in feet (rounding fractions up to the next foot) to get the number of tiles you need. 3  Add 5 percent extra for cutting and waste.
Vinyl Flooring Could Comes With a Health Price. Toxic Phthalates. People love their vinyl flooring for its resilience and cost. In fact, Floor Weekly reported 2011 sales for vinyl sheet and tile flooring âhit a record high wholesale value of $2.11 billionâ in the United States. However, that resiliency comes with a health price tag.