Do I need to mark the floor area before describing the replacement?
No. Just describe what you want: 'replace the floor with the flooring from the reference image.' The AI understands what 'floor' means in a room photo. Only use markers if the AI changes the wrong surface, like replacing a countertop instead of the floor, or when the floor boundary is ambiguous.
How do I preview what new flooring looks like in my room from a sample?
Upload your room photo as the main image. Click '+ Add reference image' and upload a photo of the flooring sample. Type 'replace the floor with the flooring from the reference, matching the room perspective and scale.' The AI composites your exact sample across the floor in about 30 seconds. Works with hardwood, tile, vinyl, laminate, and carpet samples.
Is there a free flooring visualization tool that uses my own sample photos?
Yes. EditThisPic lets you composite any flooring sample into any room photo completely free, with no signup and no watermark. Unlike dedicated room visualizer software that limits you to their catalog, you can photograph any sample from any manufacturer and composite it into any room. One free edit per week, or purchase credits starting at $1.99 for more.
What kind of flooring sample photo works best as a reference?
A clean, well-lit photo of the sample shot straight-on against a white or solid background. Show the texture, color, and pattern clearly. For tile, one or two tiles with visible grout lines work better than a single tile alone. For planks, a few planks side by side help the AI understand the spacing. Avoid shadows, angled shots, or busy backgrounds.
Can I compare multiple flooring options in the same room?
Yes. Upload the same room photo multiple times, each time with a different flooring sample as the reference image. Generate each composite separately. This creates a side-by-side comparison set showing your room with different flooring options. Many flooring retailers use this workflow to email customers three or four options in their actual room.
How is this different from the AI flooring visualizer?
The AI flooring visualizer generates flooring from a text description alone, using a single photo. This tool composites an actual flooring sample photograph into the room using two photos: your room plus your sample. Use this when you have a specific product sample you want to preview. Use the visualizer when you just want to explore general flooring styles.
Will the composite look realistic enough to show clients?
When done well, yes. The AI matches perspective, lighting, and scale automatically. The key factors are a well-lit sample photo and a room photo with a clearly visible floor. Most flooring retailers and designers find the results convincing enough for client presentations, proposals, and social media. For critical decisions, always recommend seeing the physical sample in person.
Does it work with patterned tiles like herringbone or chevron layouts?
Yes, but specify the layout pattern in your prompt. If your sample is a single plank or tile, add 'laid in a herringbone pattern' or 'in a chevron layout.' The AI arranges the sample into the specified pattern across the floor. For best results with complex patterns, photograph two or three tiles already arranged in the pattern you want.
