This is an interesting area for shoppers, retailers, and manufacturers because there is no universal grading system in place. While the National Oak Flooring Manufacturer's Association, or NOFMA, has established a grading system, it only ...
In recent years, granite tile, along with marble tile, has quickly gained popularityas a decorative finish for walls, floors, table tops and other architectural applications. Granite tile countertops in particular have become especially ...
A hoist is a device used for lifting or lowering a load by means of a drum or lift-wheel around which rope or chain wraps. It may be manually operated, electrically or pneumatically driven and may use chain, fiber or wire rope as its ...
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1. Solid The standard thickness for solid hardwood is ¾". For thin profile solid hardwood, 5/16″ is the standard. The planks are sawn in one of three ways, which affects the stability, and the price of the hardwood. Flat or ...
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Hardwood got its start as flooring in the 1600s, often as unfinished planks supported by wooden joists over dirt or stone, but developed style and elegance during the Baroque Era (1625-1714). Beginning in 1625, artistic French parquetry and ...
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Stone products are all fragile and easy to be scratched, chipped and damaged if not being handled properly. Damages to stone products often occur during moving, storing, installation and transporting. Any damages to the stone materials will ...
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Throughout history, hardwood flooring has set the standard for beauty, richness, and style in the most elegant homes. No other flooring offers the timeless quality of wood with the undeniable warmth and comfort that says "welcome home". ...
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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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Curtains or blinds? Blinds or curtains? It's not a simple decision to make with each having their own unique benefits. It's possible to create a good case for using either of them in your house. However I believe that blinds have a little ...
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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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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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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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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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