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“A variety of lighting creates dramatic effects. Floor lighting shining up through potted plants can cast interesting shadows on your walls. Mirrors visually double your space and light. Using a variety of light sources enhances the carpet and allows you to see subtleties of texture and color.”
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Rubbed Paint |
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“Rubbed Paint”, also known as “Rubbing Antiquing” or simply “Rubbing”, when applied to walls or furniture evokes a sense of weathered elegance. Colors applied on top of each other are rubbed back, gently exposing the layers and suggesting years of use. The technique is used on walls and also on wooden furniture, such as tables and cabinets, to achieve an ambience of antiquity.”
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Sweeping Hardwoods |
Tue Feb 05 14:00:00 EST 2013 |
For quick and easy cleanup of everyday dirt and dust, use a simple broom with soft, rubber bristles.
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Wood Floors In The Kitchen |
Tue Jan 22 14:00:00 EST 2013 |
It's okay to have wooden floors in your kitchen, but place rugs where water often splashes, such as in front of the sink.
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Dark Wood For Formal Setting |
Tue Jan 08 15:00:00 EST 2013 |
If you like a more formal setting for the space you're flooring, you probably want to choose a dark wood, such as black walnut.
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Hand Scraped |
Tue Dec 25 14:00:00 EST 2012 |
Before modern sanding techniques were invented, installers scraped wood floors on-site to flatten them out. Now, the look and feel of the hand scraped floor is popular for its unique craftsmanship.
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Strip Flooring |
Tue Dec 11 15:00:00 EST 2012 |
Strip wood flooring is a great way to make any space appear larger!
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Where To Install Ceramic Tile |
Tue Nov 27 13:00:00 EST 2012 |
Ceramic tiles vary in strength and hardness. Be sure you choose the one that's right for you're project.
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Plank Flooring |
Tue Nov 13 16:00:00 EST 2012 |
Plank flooring is laid in a linear fashion, with individual pieces generally ranging from three to seven inches wide.
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Parquet Flooring |
Tue Oct 30 12:00:00 EDT 2012 |
If you are looking for variety in your flooring design, parquet is the way to go! Parquet floors come in a variety of designs and can give a house a one-of-a-kind look!
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Janka Scale |
Tue Oct 16 15:00:00 EDT 2012 |
The Janka Scale measures a wood's hardness by determining how much force is required to embed a .444 inch steel ball halfway into a piece of wood.
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Ceramic Tile Advantages |
Tue Oct 02 10:00:00 EDT 2012 |
An advantage of using ceramic tile is the wide range of size, color and textures offered on the market today.
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