After talking with my dad, I think I found my wire source. From Newark Electronics, it shall be 24 AWG wiring.

I was over at the Ace Hardware by my apartment and randomly found some 24 and did a small test cord to see how I liked it. This I did. So I shall buy it soon and shall be happy.

update
ordered 73C9195 from newark for $155 ... 5000 feet worth. I only need 3360 feet however for my floor. May need to beef that number out a bit more for spinning the wire and losing a tad for it. Should get it mid November I'm betting.

Now to buy the table saw, drill, and dado blade for tools and the wood and polycarbonate for supplies and I'll be done.

Anyone in Chicago that wants to spin wires, bend LEDs and do some busy work soldering to connect everything, I'll buy pizza and beer. mmmm, beer.