Types of Oak Flooring
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Types of Oak Flooring on the Market
So, you’ve made the decision to install oak floors in your home. You still have to choose among the types of oak flooring available. There are a number of choices still left to consider, each of which has practical and aesthetic considerations. As with all home construction and/or decorating decisions, your choices are going to be unique to you. There is no one-size-fits-all approach to hardwood flooring. Oak floors come in several types and styles, as do all types of hardwood floors. Read more
Laminate Wood Floor Installation
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Laminate wood floor installation. Sounds like a very difficult job best left to professionals, doesn’t it? Perhaps after reading this post, you may decide to undertake the job yourself and save yourself some serious money on your new wood floor. Like any do-it-yourself home improvement project, installing wood flooring takes attention to detail and the patience to follow a step-by-step process. Obviously, the first step is to read the directions. This is not a time to follow the “real men (or women) don’t need directions” philosophy.
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Bamboo Floors
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Bamboo Floor Facts and Opinions
Bamboo Floors –Origin and Process
Bamboo floors are produced from the fast growing grass known scientifically as Phyllostachys pubescens. Long poles are harvested at three or more years in age. Three years old is thought to be the youngest age for a quality floor. Some companies will advertise that their material is as old as five or six years, but this claim is difficult to substantiate. Read more
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