Category: Flooring
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How To – Patching Small Holes And Chips In Terracotta Tile
Although the best way to repair holes in tile is to replace the tile with one that was saved from the original batch doing so is often not possible. In this case you have two options you can either replace the tile with a similar one that you find elsewhere or you can patch the…
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How To – Polishing And Restoring Marble Countertops And Floors
Marble is as hard as stone but the finish we all enjoy on our Countertops and Floors can be damaged over time. Restoring the bright shiny look requires the same prep and polish steps performed by the technicians that made your custom marble pieces and the good thing is you can do it yourself with…
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Armstrong Design A Room – Online Flooring Design Software
Armstrong’s online tool called Design A Room can help you visualize the different types of flooring in a variety of settings. The products that you can look at include: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Laminate, Vinyl Tile [adrotate group=”6″] The software written in Flash presents you with a number of different rooms in your home and then…
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How To – Bamboo Flooring A Green Alternative
Bamboo flooring has made its way into design centers and is quickly being seen as a lower cost and green alternative to traditional hardwood floors. Because bamboo grows very quickly smaller amounts of land can be used to harvest larger amounts of material. Bamboo can grow to harvest size in just 5 years while traditional…
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How To – Installing Carpet And Understanding Products
Carpet is a large investment for any home owner and the product you pick will have a lot to say about what decisions you can make for other furnishings in your home. Other then the choice of wall paint or coverings the type and color of your carpet will will have the biggest influence on how your home…