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In vogue: fashionable vinyl flooring is heating up the kitchen

November 19th, 2007 · No Comments

Vinyl manufacturers nave a message for builders and remodelers: This is not your mother’s vinyl flooring.
Gone are the wimpy white floors that tore or dented at the slightest insult; floors that eventually turned yellow, were difficult to install, and failed miserably whenever they tried to imitate their higher-priced ceramic, wood, or slate cousins.
These days, vinyl […]

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Laminate Flooring - Cleaning & Maintenance

November 18th, 2007 · No Comments

One of the biggest advantages of laminate floors is that they are made to look good for many years with a minimum of effort. Most laminates come with a 10 to 25 years residential warranty against staining, wearing and fading, depending on the brand. All you really need for cleaning are a vacuum cleaner, a […]

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Laminate Flooring

November 18th, 2007 · 1 Comment

In this material we are going to talk about the laminate flooring. This is a material that is created in such a way that it looks like a normal wood flooring. This material is synthetic and it can be made of synthetics or combinations of synthetics with some natural ingredients. The whole material is in […]

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Vinyl Kitchen Flooring

November 17th, 2007 · No Comments

Some common misspellings: vinyle kitchen flooring, vinil kitchen flooring, vinal kitchen flooring
Vinyl kitchen flooring is a common choice because it looks good, has a wide variety of colors to choose from, is durable, and inexpensive. Your kitchen vinyl flooring options include rolled, or sheet, and tile. Compressed vinyl flooring is a sustainable flooring option because […]

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Wood Flooring - Not just for gyms!

November 15th, 2007 · No Comments

Wood floors aren’t just for gyms and dance floors, they also are for your home. Hardwood floors last longer than softwood floors, and hard wood flooring is versatile and durable. Cleaning your wood floors reduces the frequency of refinishing them. Look into installing wood floors for your home.
Wood is not just for burning in your […]

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What You Should Know About Laminate Flooring

November 15th, 2007 · No Comments

Laminate flooring imitates the aspect of traditional wood. Their biggest advantage is that they are very easy to install and very durable. Laminate flooring are suitable for many of your rooms: hallways, family spaces, bathrooms, kitchens. Also they are perfect for an active home.
At first look, laminate flooring seems to be a natural wood floor […]

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Hardwood Flooring - What is it?

November 14th, 2007 · No Comments

Installing hardwood flooring, materials which include bamboo, cherry, maple and oak, is a great way to increase the value of your house as you increase your pleasure. Stone floors, such as marble, flagstone and granite, makes a statement too, but has a very different feel than wood. Choosing between hardwood, tile, stone and vinyl really […]

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Finishing Hardwood Floors

November 14th, 2007 · No Comments

Finishing hardwood floors can be confusing because there are so many products and styles to choose from. There aren’t too many holistic wood floor finishes yet, but there are non-toxic wood floor finish products that are better for the environment than others. Finishing wood floors needs care taken for the best results. Wax wood finishes […]

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Laminate Flooring Advantages

November 13th, 2007 · No Comments

Durability
Because it’s designed with a tough and durable wear layer, laminate flooring is much stronger than most installed solid hardwood flooring, carpets and vinyls, it’s more resistant to scratches than softer surfaces (solid hardwood floors for eg.) and is one of the best choices for households with heavy foot traffic, kids, or pets. But, best […]

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Ceramic Tile Flooring

November 12th, 2007 · No Comments

Is tile your thing? Will you select ceramic tile flooring, or porcelain? Will you go with a mosaic ceramic tile flooring or is retro your thing? Who’s installing your tile flooring — a professional, or will you do it yourself? It’s good in the bath, kitchen, entryway, and just about anywhere in your house. And, […]

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