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Bamboo flooring is an excellent choice if you are looking for a unique textured look and feel. Many people are choosing bamboo flooring over traditional hard wood flooring for many rooms in the home. This article will take a closer look at bamboo flooring as a smart choice for your next project.

Bamboo Flooring Is Slightly More Expensive

You might be curios how much bamboo flooring will cost you to install. Although it may be slightly higher - weighing in around $4 to $8 per square foot it is worth the extra price you will pay when looking for uniqueness. Traditional hardwood floors can be just as expensive, but you do have a few more opinions with hard wood to lower the cost if you decide that bamboo flooring is simply out of your budget.

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April 17th, 2008 | Tags: Bamboo, Bamboo Flooring, Flooring | Category: Home Improvement | Leave a comment

NATURALLY BEAUTIFUL
Cork flooring has come a long way in the last few years and has become a popular and trendy choice for the design elite. Cork flooring is highly original and unique and commands the attention of anyone walking on it for the first time. With over 50 colors and patterns to select from, there is a cork floor to match almost any design decor. Best of all, your floors will be the talk of the town for years to come.

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April 16th, 2008 | Tags: cork, cork flooring, cork floors, Flooring, floors | Category: Home Improvement | Leave a comment

Hardwood floors can be cleaned with ease when you catch a stain before it sets in. Getting rid of dark stains on hardwood floors may take a little more work to get the damage removed. First of all, most dark stains on hardwood floors are created when the liquid spilled on the floor has remained there for too long. Too long can be a few minutes or it can be days, depending on your flooring. It will also depend on what has been dropped or spilled. If you have spilled red wine on a natural hardwood floor, the stain may be more difficult to remove. Most hardwood floors have a finishing on the wood to protect it from stains and damage. An older floor or one that was not sealed after installation, such as the new tongue and groove ready to install flooring, can have a dark stain set in minutes.

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April 15th, 2008 | Tags: Flooring, floors, hardwood, removing stains, wood | Category: Home Improvement | Leave a comment

It doesn’t matter if you are building a new house or simply replacing the floors in an existing structure, laminate flooring is a wonderful option for almost any décor. In addition to being cost effective and budget friendly, these floors are also very attractive and easy to clean. The problem lies in choosing the right laminate floors for most homeowners. Below you will find some suggestions relating to price, features, and style that may assist you as you make this important decision.

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April 10th, 2008 | Tags: Flooring, laminate, tips | Category: Home Improvement | Leave a comment

Most homes today are either fully carpeted or have at least one area that is covered by a carpet.
Living rooms, bedrooms and family rooms are the areas that are typically covered by carpets. However, carpets collect dust and mites and are known to spread allergies. To prevent this, the Carpet and Rug industry have enforced some strict low emitting product regulations, which are now adapted by most manufacturers. Besides the green and white label, while choosing a carpet ensure that the carpet comes with padding below, adhesives and carpet cleaning products for a safer, healthy and eco-friendly environment.

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April 4th, 2008 | Tags: carpet, Flooring, home | Category: Home Improvement | Leave a comment

Slate flooring is becoming a popular option for use in the home. It is a hard wearing and durable product and is suitable for areas that experience more than their fair share of wear and tear. Colors that look the best for your slate flooring project include the Peacock, the Rusty and the California Gold.

You will need to put a little more time and effort into maintaining slate flooring as opposed to a porcelain or ceramic tile product. The unique appearance of slate flooring is sometimes worth the time and effort to own.

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March 22nd, 2008 | Tags: Flooring, Slate Flooring | Category: Home Improvement | Leave a comment

Installing a tile floor can be a difficult remodeling project. Flooring is not a project that can be rushed, as it takes time to properly prepare the floors and place the new tile. Acquiring a home design software package is a good way to start. Most have a section about laying tile. Though the program cannot actually prepare the floor or lay the tile for you, it can help you visualize the final result and avoid mistakes along the way. You will find useful tools such as design alternatives, help with measurements and advice on dealing with glue and cutting tile, among other topics.

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March 19th, 2008 | Tags: Flooring, floors, remodeling | Category: Home Improvement | Leave a comment

If you love working in your garage you may want to consider applying a nice garage flooring surface to add comfort and style to your work area. You will find many benefits for adding a new surface to your garage flooring. This article will look at some good reasons why you may want to invest in your garage flooring.

Do you like to work on cars in your garage? If so, then you may find that a nice garage flooring surface will allow for quicker clean up and a safer environment for working. Most people think of cement when it comes to a garage floor, but it is very beneficial to apply nice garage flooring to keep the oil and other stains from tarnishing your cement floor.

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March 12th, 2008 | Tags: Flooring, garage, Garage Flooring | Category: Home Improvement | Leave a comment

Before buying or installing hardwood flooring for your house, there are some things you should know. You may be wondering if it is really worth your money, time and effort.

Many, if not most, hardwood flooring manufacturers or dealers have their showrooms to get the attention of customers. Samples in the showrooms are good but they may look a little different with that something you bought or installed. Why are they not the same? One simple reason is that, samples in the showroom are exposed to different environmental factors like heat, wind and light. Over time the components may cause the color and durability of the materials to diminish. You can ask any expert to show you the original and what color changes you should expect over the years.

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March 11th, 2008 | Tags: floor, Flooring, hardwood flooring | Category: Home Improvement | Leave a comment