Wooden Floors Are In
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If you don't believe wooden floors are in high demand, just try watching a show like "House Hunters" on HGTV. If you had a dollar for everytime someone said the phrase "hardwood floors" you could pay your cable bill.
Why wooden floors?
-- They're durable. It's not uncommon for century old homes to have the original wood floors. With proper care, wooden floors will outlive almost any other flooring.
-- They look rich. When the cost of vinyl flooring and carpeting got low enough, wooden floors were reserved for high-end applications.
Is there a downside to wooden floors?
-- They can be cold. While not as cold as stone floors, wood is less friendly to the feet on a cold morning than carpeting.
-- They can be
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expensive. By definition, hardwood trees are slow-growing. That slow growth habit gives them the gorgeous grains we want in our wooden floors. It also means that the trees such a floor is made up of cost more.
Okay, you want that wooden floor. What are the alternatives?
-- Traditional tongue-and-groove flooring. This is the most expensive option. It can also be difficult to install. Such a floor will require periodic refinishing.
-- Laminates. These are pre-finished and are easy for even the moderately talented do-it-yourselfer to install. Once installed wooden laminate floors look just like the "real" thing. Usually less expensive.
-- Photo over composite. Basically, this is a photograph of wood grain glued to a
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TODAY'S NEWS:
Unfinished flooring, no plumbing, no electricity or even a door.
Milford FloorsUnltd.com, a flooring retailer has located their first office in the Westfall Township Building, the Pike County Economic Development Authority (EDA) reported this week.
Bamboo is not very common in North America. But you might soon begin noticing it more. Bamboo is appearing in everything from flooring to panelling, and there are even people riding around on bamboo bicycles now. In the not-too-distant future it is possible to imagine bamboo replacing wood in a number of furniture and fencing products as well. Let's take a look at how bamboo works.
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composite base. Usually the least expensive, these faux-wooden floors are also the least durable.
Wooden floors, especially laminates, come in a wide array of colors and finishes. Make a quick tour of your local Lowe's or Home Depot to get an idea of what your cost might be.
Whether you like striking contemporary, or you prefer cozy rustic, there's a wooden floor for you...
About the Author
John McCabe writes for Hearth & Home, a collection of home improvement information, articles and resources to make your home more efficient, valuable and fun. Hearth & Home is part of the Web Guides Network .
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