Before installing a wood floor, it is important to know about the available types. Learning about the pros, cons, cost, and design options available for: laminate, solid hardwood, engineered hardwood, bamboo, and cork will help ensure the ...
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Bamboo has a long and interesting history dating back more than 5, 000 years. The ancient Chinese used this versatile grass for many projects, including arrow making, construction, weaving, books, and paper. Archeologists working in the ...
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Bamboo flooring can be a great choice for environmentally conscious consumers. When handled properly, the flooring is sustainable and environmentally friendly. The processing of bamboo leaves little waste while creating an attractive wood ...
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For surface texture types, homeowners and builders have three main choices: smooth, hand scraped, and hand sculpted. Each one will provide a unique look. Look at various samples of texture types before deciding which one to use. Smooth ...
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Manasquan Premium Fasteners, a leading provider of stainless steel fasteners to the residential, commercial and marine construction industries, has expanded its extensive inventory with the addition of several new high-quality product ...
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When it comes to color types, buyers have several options: natural, carbonized, stained, and direct print. Each one of these options has distinct properties about it to help homeowners decide which one to use. Regardless of which color type ...
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Hardwood flooring fashions are dramatically turning to the natural look and vintage styles for a rustic feel this winter. While light shades of oak have been the most popular option in wood flooring for some time there has been a new ...
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In a world increasingly concerned about the sustainability of the things we use, bamboo flooring is like a breath of fresh air. Environmentally sound, yet resilient and durable, bamboo flooring is the hardwood flooring solution for those ...
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U.S. wood flooring imports_including both engineered and solid products_increased for the third consecutive month in August, according to Zepol Corporation. August figures reached a 2011 high at $13.3 million, up from $12.8 million in July. ...
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Vinyl tile, a DIY favorite, is typically available in 12" x 12" tiles and is one of the best values in flooring. Construction Vinyl tile consists of 4 primary layers: A urethane wear layer to resist scratches and scuffs, a protective clear ...
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Laminate Flooring Beginnings Remember Formica? And thinking that Formica is laminate and laminate is Formica? Well, that was never totally true. Formica was a laminate countertop named after the manufacturer. And the lamination process, ...
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If low-maintenance and durability are high on your list of flooring considerations, explore Armstrong's options in laminate floors. Not only is laminate practically indestructible, but it offers the looks and textures of real wood and stone ...
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TORONTO, Oct. 5, 2011 -- As LEED 2012 considers lower standards, award winners push green envelope TORONTO, Oct. 5, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) announced today at Greenbuild the best commercial and ...
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Texture is quickly becoming the new "color. " By that I mean color has always been the main driver for people looking for a hardwood floor, but over the last few years, texture has been overtaking color as the new driver. The reason behind ...
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In business, it can seem like there is never a good time to install new flooring throughout an office, commercial property, factory or industrial environment. However, such maintenance is essential, and there are ways that you can stem loss ...
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