Actually the valances are mostly upholstery. We found they were in three parts. The main valance and then two boards with different fabric nailed so that small amounts would show and provide a kind of trim interest. We made a valance for the kitchen small window as there had been none. All valances were the same throughout the moho so we made living area different than bedroom. Valances were very cheaply made so we reinforced and made them stronger and then it was cut the fabric and staple away. We acquired a new heavy duty electric stapler which was important. I have an electric nail gun from Black and Decker which operates off battery and shoots up to 2 inch finish nails which all came in handy for trimming. With the floating floor you add quarter round to hold the floor down and together. We also changed a couple of corner trim boards which had taken a beating. I need to drop cords for TV's down the inside of the wall or find some good cord hiding plastic to disquise them. Old ones are ugly and temporary. It is so nice to have one type of material on entire floor in living area. It provides an illusion of more space. We put a rug down and removed it as it made it look smaller. Cleaning the vinyl is very easy. A broom or a swiffer in about three minutes. We have an inside stair well. We left it gray. Easier to see. I was aftraid that if I matched it to the floor it would blend in which might be good for cosmetic but not for my night eyes so it is a little less attractive and yet clearly visible. Maybe I will come up with an approach that provides both. For now it stays. I like the inside stair well. Great place to drop shoes and keep them dry and yet not track in rest of moho.