Floor protection covering with pre-determined markings and adjustable flap portion

Abstract

Embodiments of the present disclosure generally relate to protective coverings for construction and remodel applications, such as coverings for floor, cabinet, tiled, or other material surface. More specifically, embodiments of the present disclosure relate to floor protection coverings or sheets with pre-determined markings for common construction geometries for easily producing floor coverings and other material surface coverings during construction.

Description

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

[0001] This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application 63 / 738,319 filed on Dec. 23, 2024, incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.BACKGROUNDField

[0002] Embodiments of the present disclosure generally relate to protective coverings for construction and remodel applications, such as coverings for floor, cabinet, tiled, or other material surface. More specifically, embodiments of the present disclosure relate to floor protection coverings or sheets with pre-determined markings for common construction geometries for easily producing floor coverings and other material surface coverings during construction.Description of the Related Art

[0003] In the general field of construction, remodeling, and do-it-yourself (DIY) projects, there is a need for reliable protection of finished surfaces (e.g., floor surfaces, tiled surfaces, cabinet surfaces, etc.) from the abrasive and corrosive products used during such activities or generated as by-products during construction. In an effort to mitigate damage, such as scratches, dust accumulation, debris impact, adhesive residue, and paint spills, various temporary floor coverings have been developed, including paper rolls, paper sheeting, cardboard paper rolls, and canvas drop cloths. However, these existing products often fall short in versatility, moisture resistance, maneuverability, and anti-slip performance, rendering them inefficient in terms of both cost and usability. As a result, skilled trades and DIY enthusiasts alike are left frustrated and seeking more practical solutions.

[0004] For example, conventional canvas drop cloths commonly used for floor protection are typically available in large, cumbersome dimensions such as 12 feet by 15 feet (12′×15′) or larger. While durable, these cloths lack spill and moisture resistance, are heavy and difficult to maneuver through standard doorways (often 28-36 inches wide), and cannot be easily trimmed or resized without fraying. Although marketed as reusable, canvas cloths tend to absorb paint, dust, and debris, quickly becoming soiled and are impractical for reuse without washing, thus reducing their cost efficiency and convenience on multi-day or multi-room projects.

[0005] Likewise, paper-based floor coverings (e.g., such as kraft paper rolls or laminated paper with plastic backing) are also limited in functionality. Commonly sold in rolls of about 35 to 38 inches wide and lengths ranging from 50 to 100 feet, these coverings are heavy, awkward to transport, and difficult to apply in confined spaces or narrow corridors. Sheet-based coverings (e.g., composite board panels) are often produced in rigid sizes such as 4 feet by 8 feet, 4 feet by 15 feet, 6 feet by 9 feet, or 9 feet by 12 feet. Such large panels are heavy and cannot easily be adjusted to fit around door openings, cabinetry, toilet fixtures, or staircases.

[0006] In addition to the limitations described above, existing temporary floor protection products are particularly challenging to fit around architectural features such as door jambs, baseboards, cabinet toe-kicks, appliance bases, staircase stringers, and other irregular or protruding structures commonly encountered during construction or remodeling projects. Conventional rolls, sheets, and rigid panels lack built-in cut guides or adjustable sections, requiring users to manually measure, mark, and trim the material on-site, often while crouched in confined areas. This leads to uneven edges, material waste, and frequent miscuts. Moreover, large sheets and rolls bunch or buckle when forced through standard door openings, frequently tearing along unintended lines or leaving exposed floor sections unprotected. As a result, users must repeatedly reposition, tape, or overlap multiple sheets to achieve even partial coverage around door openings or cabinetry, significantly increasing labor time and reducing overall usability and protection effectiveness.

[0007] Accordingly, there remains a need in the art for an improved floor protection covering or panel that is ultra-lightweight, versatile, cost-efficient, and capable of being easily maneuvered and repositioned through hallways, small rooms, and standard door openings.SUMMARY

[0008] In one or more embodiments of the present disclosure, a floor protection covering is provided. The floor protection covering includes a body having a first major surface and a second major surface, the first and second major surface being opposite to one another. The floor protection covering further includes at least one of the first and second major surface having one or more marked regions and a non-marked region, the one or more marked regions having different dimensions.

[0009] In one or more embodiments of the present disclosure, a floor protection covering is provided. The floor protection covering includes a body having a first major surface and a second major surface, the first and second major surfaces being opposite one another. At least one of the first and second major surfaces including one or more marked regions and a non-marked region, the one or more marked regions having different dimensions. The floor protection covering further includes one or more pre-determined markings positioned within the one or more marked regions, the pre-determined markings defining an adjustable flap portion of the body. And, a stop line extending between the perforated cut lines, the stop line configured to define a fold boundary for the adjustable flap portion of the body, thereby enabling the adjustable flap portion of the body to be selectively cut and folded to conform the floor protection covering to widths of different door openings.

[0010] In one or more embodiments of the present disclosure, a method of installing a floor protection covering in a door opening is provided. The method includes cutting, along one or more perforated cut lines of a floor protection covering, an adjustable flap portion from adjacent regions of a body. The method also includes folding the adjustable flap portion upward along a stop line to create a flexible adjustable flap portion. The method further includes inserting the flexible adjustable flap portion into a door opening such that the flexible adjustable flap portion is positioned adjacent to an edge of the door opening and pushing the flexible adjustable flap portion downward to manually conform the flexible adjustable flap portion to a width of the door opening and secure the floor protection covering over a floor surface.BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0011] So that the manner in which the above recited features of the present disclosure can be understood in detail, a more particular description of the disclosure, briefly summarized above, may be had by reference to embodiments, some of which are illustrated in the appended drawings. It is to be noted, however, that the appended drawings illustrate only exemplary embodiments of the disclosure and are therefore not to be considered limiting of its scope, as the disclosure may admit to other equally effective embodiments.

[0012] FIG. 1 is a plan view illustrating a front of a floor protection covering showing pre-determined markings for producing floor coverings.

[0013] FIGS. 2A and 2B illustrate a front view and a back view, respectively, of a floor protection covering showing pre-determined markings for producing floor coverings and other material surface coverings.

[0014] FIG. 3 is a plan view illustrating another example of a front protection covering showing pre-determined markings for producing floor coverings.

[0015] FIG. 4 illustrates a method 400 of installing the floor protection covering of FIG. 3 in a door opening.

[0016] To facilitate understanding, identical reference numerals have been used, where possible, to designate identical elements that are common to the figures. It is contemplated that elements and features of one embodiment may be beneficially incorporated in other embodiments without further recitation.DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0017] Embodiments of the present disclosure generally relate to protective coverings for construction and remodel applications, such as coverings for floor, cabinet, tiled, or other material surfaces. More specifically, embodiments of the present disclosure relate to floor protection coverings with pre-determined markings for producing floor coverings and other material surface coverings.

[0018] Embodiments described herein provide protective coverings having a body with a first and second major surface opposed to one another. The protective coverings include pre-determined markings or grid lines to facilitate cutting, folding, or joining. The protective coverings can be provided in sized sheets that may be formed of absorbent and / or moisture-resistant materials and may include a textured or non-slip underside for surface grip. The sheets can be dimensioned for optimal usability (e.g., individual panels ranging from about 24 to 36 inches in width and from about 36 to 60 inches in length) allowing for easy handling, modular or fractional coverage, and rapid installation in spaces with limited accessibility. The protective coverings disclosed herein offer enhanced moisture and scratch resistance while maintaining lightweight portability and reusability, thereby achieving optimal cost efficiency and maximum functionality. Additionally, the protective coverings provided herein include pre-determined markings for producing floor and other material surface coverings. Examples of the additional pre-determined markings include markings for the protection and coverage of various finished surfaces, such as cabinet surfaces, tiled surfaces, and countertops surfaces.

[0019] FIG. 1 is a plan view illustrating a first major surface 100A of a floor protection covering 100 showing pre-determined markings for producing floor coverings. In one or more embodiments, the first major surface 100A is a front surface. While a floor protective covering is discussed with reference to FIG. 1, the disclosed and claimed subject matter is not limited to protective floor coverings.

[0020] The floor protection covering 100 includes a body 120. In some embodiments, the body 120 is a single wall cardboard sheet. In other embodiments, the body 120 is a single wall corrugated cardboard sheet (e.g., B-flute or C-flute carboard sheet). As a result of the body 120 comprising a single-wall corrugated cardboard sheet, the floor protection covering 100 provides additional benefits such as inherent cushioning and / or padding, which enhance protection against impact, abrasion, and other surface damage during construction or remodeling activities.

[0021] The floor protection covering 100 further includes one or more marked regions 105 and a non-marked region 107. In some embodiments, the one or more marked regions 105 indicate cut or fold lines 109. The one or more marked regions 105 include pre-determined markings 102, 104, 106, 108, and 110. In one or more embodiments, the pre-determined markings are standard door openings. In such embodiments, the standard door openings include door openings each having dimensions of about 24 inches, about 28 inches, about 30 inches, about 32 inches, and of about 36 inches wide. In one or more embodiments, which may be combined with previous embodiments, each of the pre-determined markings 102, 104, 106, 108, and 110 define multiple pre-marked door-opening widths of about 24 inches, about 28 inches, about 30 inches, about 32 inches, and about 36 inches, each with a corresponding length 103 of about 7 inches. These pre-marked dimensions facilitate the placement of the floor protection covering 100 through standard door openings, allowing a finished floor or other finished surface to be protected in sections as needed throughout the completion of a project or remodel.

[0022] In one or more embodiments, which may be combined with any of the previous embodiments, the floor protection covering 100 has a width 110 and a length 112. In some embodiments, the width 110 is about 3 feet (36 inches) and the length 112 is about 4 feet (48 inches). In such embodiments, the floor protection covering 100 provides protection for about 12 square feet of floor or other material surface covering.

[0023] In one or more embodiments, which may be combined with previous embodiments, the floor protection covering 100 further includes a logo 101, product attributes 111, website information 117, product details 115, and product dimensions 122.

[0024] It is also contemplated in the present disclosure that the floor protection covering 100, which may include pre-determined markings 102, 104, 106, 108, and 110, may further include multiple layers. In some embodiments, the multilayer structure includes an absorbent top layer, a moisture-barrier center layer, and an anti-slip bottom layer. The top layer may comprise a single wall corrugated cardboard sheet. The center layer may be adhered or bonded to the top layer and may comprise a polymer layer or film configured to provide an additional barrier against moisture and spills. The bottom layer may be bonded to the center layer and may comprise an anti-slip material or surface feature configured to further secure the covering in place during use.

[0025] In some embodiments, the floor protection covering 100 may further include an adhesive layer or adhesive region disposed on the body 120, for example, on a back surface (e.g., back surface 155 shown in FIG. 2B) or a front surface (e.g., front surface 133 shown in FIGS. 1, 2A, and 3) of the body 120. The adhesive may be configured to temporarily secure the floor protection covering 100 to an underlying surface or to an adjacent sheet. In certain embodiments, multiple floor protection coverings100 may be arranged in sections and stacked or overlapped along adjacent borders, where the borders include a self-adhesive region configured to bond to one another. Such a configuration allows a finished surface to be protected in sections of variable size and shape while maintaining a continuous protective coverage.

[0026] FIGS. 2A and 2B are plan views illustrating a first major surface 200A and a second major surface 200B, respectively, of a floor protection covering 200 showing pre-determined markings for producing floor coverings and other material surface coverings (e.g., cabinet surfaces, tiled surfaces, and countertop surfaces). In one or more embodiments, the first major surface 200A and the second major surface 200B are front and back surfaces, respectively.

[0027] FIG. 2A illustrates the first major surface 200A of the floor protection covering 200. The first major surface 200A includes a logo 101, product attributes 111, website information 117, product details 115, and product dimensions 122 as described above for the floor protection covering 100 of FIG. 1.

[0028] FIG. 2B illustrates a second major surface 200B of the floor protection covering 200. As described above for the floor protection covering 100 shown of FIG. 1, the second major surface 200B includes a body 120, one or more marked regions 105, cut or fold lines 109 and a non-marked region 107. In some embodiments, the body 120 is a single wall cardboard sheet. In other embodiments, the body 120 is a single wall corrugated cardboard sheet (e.g., B-flute or C-flute carboard sheet). As described above in FIG. 1, as a result of the body 120 comprising a single-wall corrugated cardboard sheet, the floor protection covering 200 provides additional benefits such as inherent cushioning and / or padding, which enhance protection against impact, abrasion, and other surface damage during construction or remodeling activities.

[0029] As described above for the floor protection covering 100, the one or more marked regions 105 of the floor protection covering 200 include pre-determined markings 102, 104, 106, 108, and 110. Each of the pre-determined markings 102, 104, 106, 108, and 110 define multiple pre-marked door opening widths of about 24 inches, about 28 inches, about 30 inches, about 32 inches, and about 36 inches, each with a corresponding length 103 of about 7 inches. These pre-marked dimensions facilitate the placement of the floor protection covering 200 through standard door openings, allowing a finished floor or other finished surface to be protected in sections as needed throughout the completion of a project or remodel.

[0030] In one or more embodiments, as shown in FIG. 2B, the one or more marked regions 105 further include one or more pre-determined markings 202, 204, 206, and 208. The one or more pre-determined markings 202, 204, 206, and 208 provide for the protection and coverage of various finished surfaces, such as cabinet surfaces, tiled surfaces, and countertops surfaces by allowing a finished floor or other finished surface to be protected in sections as needed throughout the completion of a project or remodel.

[0031] In some embodiments, each of the pre-determined markings 202 and 204 correspond to one or more cabinet markings. In such embodiments, the pre-determined one or more cabinet markings 202 and 204 each define pre-marked cabinet widths 110 (i.e., the width 110 of the body 120) of about 36 inches, each with corresponding lengths 210 and 212 of about 36 inches and about 32 inches, respectively.

[0032] In other embodiments, which may be combined with any of the previous embodiments, the pre-determined marking 206 corresponds to one or more backsplash surface markings (e.g., tiled or stone backsplash surfaces). In such embodiments, the pre-determined one or more backsplash surface marking (2) 206 defines a pre-marked backsplash surface length 112 (i.e., the length 112 of the body 120) of about 48 inches and a corresponding pre-marked backsplash surface width 216 of about 18 inches.

[0033] In yet other embodiments, which may be combined with any of the previous embodiments, the pre-determined marking 208 corresponds to one or more countertop surface markings. In such embodiments, the pre-determined one or more countertop surface marking(s) 208 defines a pre-marked countertop surface length 112 (i.e., the length 112 of the body 120) of about 48 inches, and a corresponding pre-marked countertop surface width 214 of about 25 inches.

[0034] In one or more embodiments, which may be combined with any of the previous embodiments, the protective covering 200 has a width 110 and a length 112. In some embodiments, the width 110 is about 3 feet (36 inches) and the length 112 is about 4 feet (48 inches). In such embodiments, the floor protection covering 200 provides protection for about 12 square feet of floor or other material surface covering.

[0035] Beneficially, the floor protection covering 200 provided herein includes additional pre-determined markings for producing other material surface coverings. In such embodiments, examples of the additional pre-determined markings include markings for the protection and coverage of various finished surfaces, such as cabinet surfaces, tiled surfaces, and countertops surfaces.

[0036] As mentioned above for the floor protection covering 100, the floor protection covering 200 may include a single layer or multiple layers. In some embodiments, the multilayer structure includes an absorbent top layer, a moisture-barrier center layer, and an anti-slip bottom layer. The top layer may comprise a single wall corrugated cardboard sheet. The center layer may be adhered or bonded to the top layer and may comprise a polymer layer or film configured to provide an additional barrier against moisture and spills. The bottom layer may be bonded to the center layer and may comprise an anti-slip material or surface feature configured to further secure the covering in place during use.

[0037] In some embodiments, the floor protection covering 200 may further include an adhesive layer or adhesive region disposed on the body 120, for example, on a back surface (e.g., back surface 155 shown in FIG. 2B) or a front surface (e.g., front surface 133 shown in FIGS. 1, 2A, and 3) of the body 120. The adhesive may be configured to temporarily secure the floor protection covering 100 to an underlying surface or to an adjacent sheet. In certain embodiments, multiple floor protection covering 200 may be arranged in sections and stacked or overlapped along adjacent borders, where the borders include a self-adhesive region configured to bond to one another. Such a configuration allows a finished surface to be protected in sections of variable size and shape while maintaining a continuous protective coverage.

[0038] FIG. 3 is a plan view illustrating a first major surface 300A of another example of a floor protection covering 300 showing one or more pre-determined markings for producing floor coverings. In one or more embodiments, the first major surface 300A is a front surface. While a floor protective covering is discussed with reference to FIG. 3, the disclosed and claimed subject matter is not limited to protective floor coverings.

[0039] As described above for FIG. 1, the floor protection covering 300 includes a body 120, one or more marked regions 105, and a non-marked region 107. In one or more embodiments, the one or more marked regions 105 include one or more pre-determined markings 337. In some embodiments, the one or more pre-determined markings 337 define an adjustable (i.e., flexible) flap portion A of the body. The one or more marked regions 105 further include at least a pair of perforated (or marked) cut lines 339a and 339b extending along opposite sides of the adjustable flap portion A. In some examples, the one or more marked regions 105 further include a stop line 339 extending between the perforated cut lines 339a and 339b. In such embodiments, the stop line 339 is configured to define a fold boundary for the adjustable flap portion A, thereby enabling the adjustable flap portion A to be selectively cut and folded (i.e., manually folded by the user) to conform the floor protection covering 300 to widths of different door openings.

[0040] As will be described below during the method 400 of FIG. 4, the adjustable flap portion A of the floor protection covering 300 can be manually adjusted (e.g., being pushed down against a door and a surface of a floor) to fit standard door opening widths of about 24 inches, about 28 inches, about 30 inches, about 32 inches, and about 36 inches, each with a corresponding length 333 of about 7 inches, thus allowing a finished floor or other finished surface to be protected in sections as needed throughout the completion of a project or remodel without tools.

[0041] As described above for FIGS. 1, 2A, and 2B the floor protection covering 300 of FIG. 3 has a width 110 and a length 112. In some embodiments, the width 110 is about 3 feet (36 inches) and the length 112 is about 4 feet (48 inches). In such embodiments, the floor protection covering 100 provides protection for about 12 square feet of floor or other material surface covering. In one or more embodiments, which may be combined with previous embodiments, the floor protection covering 300 further includes a logo 101, product attributes 111, website information 117, product details 115, and product dimensions 122.

[0042] FIG. 4 illustrates a method 400 of installing the floor protection covering 300 in a door opening. As shown in FIG. 3 and described above, the floor protection covering 300 includes one or more pre-determined markings 337 that define perforated cut lines 339a and 339b, and a stop line 339 that defines an adjustable flap portion A from adjacent regions of the body 120 of the floor protection covering 300.

[0043] At block 405, a user begins the method 400 by cutting along the perforated (or marked) cut lines 339a and 339b to release the adjustable flap portion A from adjacent regions of the body 120.

[0044] At block 410, the user then folds the adjustable flap portion A upward along the stop line 339, creating a flexible adjustable flap portion A sized to match a standard door opening. The stop line 339 and the perforated cut lines 339a and 339b guide user-adjustable folding and positioning of the flexible adjustable flap portion A of the floor protection covering 300 during installation within door openings of different widths.

[0045] At block 415, the flexible adjustable flap portion A of the floor protection covering 300 is then positioned within the door opening, such as by sliding a leading edge of the body 120 underneath the door threshold.

[0046] At block 420, once the flexible adjustable flap portion A of the floor protection covering 300 is positioned within the door opening, the user then pushes the flexible adjustable flap portion A downward against the lower interior regions of the door opening and the underlying floor surface, thereby manually conforming the flexible adjustable flap portion A to the width of the door opening without requiring measuring tools. Stated differently, when the user pushes the flexible adjustable flap portion A downward against the lower interior regions of the door opening and the underlying floor surface, a folded section of the flexible adjustable flap portion A is created, such that the folded section conforms to the exact width of the door opening via the bending of the floor protection covering 300.

[0047] The adjustable configuration of the flexible adjustable flap portion A of the floor protection covering 300 of method 400 enables the floor protection covering 300 to accommodate door openings of different widths. For example, standard door widths of about 24 inches, about 28 inches, about 30 inches, about 32 inches, and about 36 inches without requiring measurement, tools, or custom cutting, allowing a finished floor surface to be protected during construction, remodeling, or maintenance activities without requiring measuring tools. In addition, the flexible adjustable flap portion A and method of use described herein allows for the floor protection covering 300 to be re-used for repeated installations (i.e., reusable) within door of different widths.

[0048] Although a description of floor protection coverings 100, 200, and 300 with pre-determined markings has been provided for floor covering examples and other material surface coverings (e.g., cabinet surfaces, tiled surfaces, and countertop surfaces). It is also contemplated in this disclosure that the use of the floor protection coverings 100, 200, and 300 can be used with other surfaces requiring protection. In one or more embodiments, the floor protection coverings 100, 200, and 300 with pre-determined markings described herein may be designed to allow the protective covering to be modified to cover other surfaces (e.g., tub surfaces, kitchen countertop surfaces, wall surfaces, and the like) and may include markings for sink shapes as well as other fixtures or designs.

[0049] While the foregoing is directed to examples of the present disclosure, other and further examples of the disclosure may be devised without departing from the basic scope thereof, and the scope thereof is determined by the claims that follow.

Claims

1. A floor protection covering, comprising:a body having a first major surface and a second major surface, the first and second major surface being opposite to one another; andat least one of the first and second major surface having one or more markedregions and a non-marked region, the one or more marked regions having different dimensions.

2. The floor protection covering of claim 1, wherein the first major surface and the second major surface are front and back surfaces, respectively.

3. The floor protection covering of claim 1, wherein the body comprises single wall corrugated cardboard sheeting.

4. The floor protection covering of claim 1, wherein the body has dimensions of about 3 feet (about 36 inches) by about 4 feet (about 48 inches).

5. The floor protection covering of claim 1, wherein the one or more marked regions comprise pre-determined markings for one or more standard door openings, and the one or more standard door openings each comprising dimensions of about 24 inches, about 28 inches, about 30 inches, about 32 inches, and about 36 inches wide.

6. The floor protection covering of claim 1, wherein the one or more marked regions comprise cut or fold lines.

7. The floor protection covering of claim 1, wherein the one or more marked regions comprise pre-determined markings, the pre-determined markings further comprising:one or more standard door openings, the one or more standard door openings each comprising dimensions of about 24 inches, about 28 inches, about 30 inches, about 32 inches, and about 36 inches wide;one or more cabinet markings, the one or more cabinet markings each comprising dimensions of about 36 inches and about 32 inches in length;one or more backsplash surface markings, the one or more backsplash surface markings comprising a first dimension of about 18 inches wide; andone or more countertop surface markings, the one or more countertop surface markings comprising a second dimension of about 25 inches wide.

8. A floor protection covering, comprising:a body having a first major surface and a second major surface, the first and second major surfaces being opposite one another;at least one of the first and second major surfaces including one or more marked regions and a non-marked region, the one or more marked regions having different dimensions;one or more pre-determined markings positioned within the one or more marked regions, the pre-determined markings defining an adjustable flap portion of the body;a pair of perforated cut lines extending along opposite sides of the adjustable flap portion; anda stop line extending between the perforated cut lines, the stop line configured to define a fold boundary for the adjustable flap portion, thereby enabling the adjustable flap portion to be selectively cut and folded to conform the floor protection covering to widths of different door openings.

9. The floor protection covering of claim 8, wherein the first major surface and the second major surface are front and back surfaces, respectively.

10. The floor protection covering of claim 8, wherein the body comprises single wall corrugated cardboard sheeting.

11. The floor protection covering of claim 8, wherein the body has dimensions of about 3 feet (about 36 inches) by about 4 feet (about 48 inches).

12. The floor protection covering of claim 8, wherein widths of different door openings comprise widths of about 24 inches, about 28 inches, about 30 inches, about 32 inches, and about 36 inches.

13. The floor protection covering of claim 8, wherein the adjustable flap portion of the body has a length of about 7 inches.

14. The floor protection covering of claim 8, wherein the perforated cut lines and the stop line are configured to enable manual adjustment of the adjustable flap portion of the body without tools.

15. A method of installing a floor protection covering in a door opening, the method comprising:cutting, along one or more perforated cut lines of the floor protection covering, an adjustable flap portion from adjacent regions of a body;folding the adjustable flap portion upward along a stop line to create a flexible adjustable flap portion;inserting the flexible adjustable flap portion into the door opening such that the flexible adjustable flap portion is positioned adjacent to an edge of the door opening; andpushing the flexible adjustable flap portion downward to manually conform the flexible adjustable flap portion to a width of the door opening and secure the floor protection covering over a floor surface.

16. The method of claim 15, wherein pushing the flexible adjustable flap portion downward comprises forming a folded section of a length of about 7 inches configured to rest against a lower interior region of the door opening.

17. The method of claim 15, further comprising placing the floor protection covering onto a finished floor surface prior to inserting the flexible adjustable flap portion into the door opening.

18. The method of claim 15, wherein the flexible adjustable flap portion is manually adjustable to accommodate door openings of different widths without requiring measuring tools.

19. The method of claim 18, wherein the door opening of different widths comprise standard door opening widths of about 24 inches, about 28 inches, about 30 inches, about 32 inches, or about 36 inches.

20. The method of claim 15, wherein the perforated cut lines and the stop line are configured to guide user-adjustable folding and positioning of the flexible adjustable flap portion for repeated installations.

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