WOOHOO! Good weather = time to build

[nachoman]

If you are going to put some kind of flooring down - do it now. Once the layout is constructed, the task becomes mush more difficult. Being that it is just a layout room and nothing more, function and cost should be the most important factors. If it were my layout room, I would consider a low pile carpeting. It isn't great as far as allergies or finding small parts that you may drop, but it will cut down on the noise and echo, especially if you are running sound equipped locomotives. Plus, it can be pretty cheap and quick to install, and is easy on your feet.