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Wicanders Seville XTEC Cork Flooring Sample, Bamboo Carmel

2009-12-20T22:53:00.000-08:00

Wicanders Seville XTEC Cork Flooring Mailer Sample Color Bamboo Carmel

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Teragren TESWCHESAM Synergy 3-Inch by 8-Inch Wide Bamboo Flooring Sample, Chestnut

2009-12-20T22:52:00.000-08:00

Teragren TESWCHESAM Synergy 3-Inch by 8-Inch Wide Bamboo Flooring Sample, Chestnut

Teragren Synergy Wide Bamboo Flooring sample for color Chestnut, 3-inch x 7-inch
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Wicanders Seville XTEC Cork Flooring Sample, Sahara Gato

2009-12-20T22:51:00.000-08:00

Wicanders Seville XTEC Cork Flooring Mailer Sample Color Sahara Gato

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Wicanders Seville XTEC Cork Flooring Sample, Marble Butternut

2009-12-20T22:25:00.000-08:00

Wicanders Seville XTEC Cork Flooring Mailer Sample Color Marble Butternut

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The Board Dudes, Inc. 268 Hobby Cork Roll

2009-12-20T22:20:00.000-08:00

Natural rolled cork for hobbies, crafts, bulletin boards, and home, office, or school projects. 3 32" thick. No. 266: 2' x 4' No. 268: 2' x 8' No. 272: 1' x 2'

* 2x8'x3/32" rolled cork
* Natural rolled cork for hobbies, crafts, bulletin boards, and home, office, or school projects
* 3/32" thick
* 2' x 8'

Teragren BFF-WHT-TL2 Synergy Bamboo Flooring, Glueless Self Locking Installation, 7-11/16-inch Wide, 23.05 Square Feet, Wheat

2009-12-20T22:19:00.000-08:00

Synergy™ strand bamboo with Xcora™ technology is high-traffic flooring that is 154 percent harder than red oak. Available in a wide-plank floating floor option with the Välinge-patented, glueless, self-locking system that allows the flooring to be installed with underlayment on, above or below grade. Synergy installs using conventional household tools. The panels are 7-11/16" wide, 72" long and approximately 9/16" thick. The larger square-edged planks install quickly. New construction employs a cross-ply bamboo fiber core to ensure that the flooring remains flat and the locking system profile strong and stable. Synergy™ floating floor is ideal for offices or high-rise condominiums, as well as homes. Synergy™ is manufactured with state-of-the-art hot press equipment. Bamboo fibers are fused with an environmentally safe adhesive under extreme pressure to form homogenous, high-density panels that are cut and milled into the wear layer. As a result, Synergy™ floating floor with Xcora offers hardness, durability and stability that are perfect for high-traffic areas in both residential and commercial settings. The 7-coat German finish includes a wear layer of abrasion-resistant aluminum oxide, plus two scratch-resistant, polyurethane topcoats that protect the bamboo fiber's natural strength and beauty. Its finish is water-based and solvent-free, and emits substantially less formaldehyde than is present in ambient air.

Shaw Hardwood SW084-0V200 Verticle 3 3/4" Bamboo Flooring in Natural

2009-12-20T22:18:00.000-08:00

Shaw Hardwood SW084-0V200 This unique bamboo flooring showcases the extraordinary beauty and unsurpassed performance of bamboo in a natural color. This Natural Bamboo Vertical Hardwood Flooring features 3 1/4" wide x 5/8" thick planks with its unique graining pattern known as the trademark of the vertical method of milling bamboo. This unusually beautiful bamboo flooring has a character all its own and is sure to provide your family with years of stylish enjoyment. Features: -DuraShield XL -High Traffic -Suitable for Above Ground Level -Suitable for Below Ground Level -Suitable for On Ground Level Specifications: -Color: Natural -Sq. ft per Carton: 23.5 -Janka Hardness Rating: 1400 -Light Sensitive: No -Prefinished: Yes -Construction: Solid -Thickness: 5/8" -Length: 37 - 7/8" -Width: 3-3/4" -Species: Bamboo -Edge Description: Micro Beveled Edges & Ends -Installation Method: Nail, Staple, Glue -Weight per Carton: 52 lbs Warranty: -25 Years Bamboo Vertical_Specification_SheetIn order to maintain warranty & integrity of the floor, Shaw recommends the use of only Shaw branded products like underlayment, pads, moldings and installation kits as needed with every job.

Teragren TESWJAVSAM Synergy 3-Inch by 8-Inch Wide Bamboo Flooring Sample, Java

2009-12-20T22:15:00.000-08:00

Teragren Synergy Wide Bamboo Flooring sample for color Java, 3-inch x 7-inch

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What Is The Cost Of Laying Laminate Flooring?

2008-04-24T18:09:00.000-07:00

by: Derek Rogers

Laminate flooring differs in price for the type of flooring that you decide to purchase but not so much in the cost of the installation. Factors that weigh on the prices of laminate flooring may include warranties, durability and many more.

The type of the laminate flooring that you decide to install in your home is 'what will be the major factor of your price range'. Laminate flooring can be commonly found for as little as 60p per square meter up to anything around £18.00 per square meter. You might even pay more money if you wanted extra features. There are different types of laminate panels depending on the amount you expect to be 'walking over' the floors. Laminate flooring is much cheaper for a home than it is for a place of business. The main reason for this is because the flooring designed for homes is not as durable, as homes do not withstand the type of traffic that a department store does. If you are purchasing the flooring for a business there are several types of flooring you might select which will also depend on the amount of traffic that you expect to have. Businesses should expect to pay a much higher rate for laminate flooring than if installed in a home.

Another factor that will impact the price of your laminate flooring is if you are looking for a long warranty. You can also find laminate flooring that includes a lifetime warranty. When you decide on flooring that is guaranteed for life then you have to expect to pay more money for the panels. If you don't care about the security of a warranty then you can pay a very small amount of money per square meter.

When you are considering laminate flooring, you are not only purchasing the panels for the floors, you also have to consider that you must purchase underlay for the panels, which is very important when it comes to fitting the flooring. Laminate flooring usually includes only the planks. It does not come in a package with the underlay and the panels.

When you are making a decision on laminate flooring and looking at the prices you must also consider the quality. You are saving a lot of money using laminate flooring than you would with most other types of flooring. Therefore, it should be worth it to choose quality laminate panels, as these will last a lot longer. They are easy to install and you don't have to hire someone to install them for you. However, the quality, value, and a warranty should be considered.

The cost of laminate flooring can vary greatly. Your purchase and decision will depend on the amount of traffic that you expect and the durability of the panels needed for your flooring. You should also consider warranties and any other issues that you might have. Be sure to shop around for your flooring but don't forget about quality when you consider the cost. It is important to remember; by spending out a little more in the first instance will save you money in the long run!

About The Author
Derek Rogers is a freelance writer who represents a number of UK businesses. For laminate flooring, he recommends Completely Flooring, one of the UK's leading suppliers Quick Step Laminate Flooring: http://www.completelyflooring.co.uk/quickstep-laminate.html

What Is The Best Way To Clean Laminate Flooring?

2008-04-24T18:00:00.000-07:00

by: Derek Rogers

When you have laminate flooring it is important to know the proper ways to clean and maintain the floors. When you properly take care of your laminate flooring it will last for many years to come and you will be surprised how long it maintains the new and beautiful look.

Laminate flooring is very low maintenance and long-lasting. There are only a few simple things that you need to do to ensure your floors stay clean. You can dust mop and vacuum your laminate floors with a soft brush to remove dust, dirt, or grit. A damp cloth will not damage the laminate flooring panels. However, when you use anything damp on the laminate flooring, do not use too much water and be sure to dry the floor thoroughly with a clean, soft cloth. If you do have a spill on your laminate floors then you should immediately blot them up with a clean, dry cloth, sponge, or paper towels. Excess liquid tracked in by feet or spills should not remain on the flooring for long periods of time and be cleaned immediately.

To prevent damage to your laminate flooring while you are cleaning you should not use soap-based detergents, abrasive cleaners, or any other type of cleaners on laminate flooring. There is no need for it and chemical products will only damage the flooring. You also should not use steel wool or scratchy scouring pads when you are cleaning because you will damage the laminate panels. These panels do not need wax or polish as these products will also cause damage. You should also never steam clean laminate panels.

There are also other ways you can maintain your flooring to ensure a longer life, such as:

Placing a doormat outside so any sand and grit picked up is not bought inside.

Using only colourfast carpeting and pads on your floor surfaces.

If you wear high heels then you should avoid walking on the surface. High heels and other sharp objects are the biggest problems for scratching the laminate panels.

Furniture legs can also be damaging and you can avoid this by putting pads underneath the legs of furniture to avoid scratching.

When you move furniture you should also lift it entirely and never drag it across the surface of the floor.

The less you arrange the flooring in the home, the less you have to worry about scratching. However, you must rearrange the furniture occasionally because furniture will cause indentations if sitting in the same place for too long.

There is no reason to treat your floors with a sealant after you install them because the panels already have sealant on them. You don't need to use lacquer or any type of refinishing product on your floors. These products will only cause damage.

When you clean and maintain your laminate flooring if you practice just a few simple things, then you can ensure a longer lifetime of your floors and they will maintain the beautiful look for many years.

About The Author
Derek Rogers is a freelance writer who represents a number of UK businesses. For laminate flooring, he recommends Completely Flooring, one of the UK's leading suppliers Quick Step Laminate Flooring: http://www.completelyflooring.co.uk

Benefits Of Engineered Flooring

2008-04-24T17:58:00.000-07:00

by: Derek Rogers

Engineered flooring is a modern flooring material that imitates traditional hardwood floor boards. This looks exactly like its traditional counterpart but has many advantages over the traditional flooring system.

Engineered flooring is a composite material made up from several layers of medium or high density fibreboard or plywood with an upper layer of genuine hardwood. The core of this flooring (the fibreboard or plywood layers) are constructed by stacking the individual layers or ply's in the opposite direction of each other this provides strength to the flooring but also eliminates expansion or contraction.

It is available in a wide variety of natural timbers such as the traditional red and white oaks, maple and ash and now exotic hardwoods from all over the world are being used. With the wide variety of different timbers available home owners will be able to find an engineered flooring product to suit their individual tastes or to compliment their decorating scheme.

The main benefits of engineered flooring include:

* The ability to use engineered flooring in areas where traditional hardwood cannot be used such as damp areas or places where the floor would be exposed to radiant heat. When exposed to moisture or radiant heat traditional boards warp or cup; the core of the engineered flooring is constructed with the individual ply's laid in opposite directions which ensures the flooring will not enlarge or shrink when exposed to changes in humidity.

* Most are fully finished (coated), this means that you do not have to sand and coat before use. When you install engineered flooring you can literally move the furniture back in and be using the room again in a matter of hours.

* It is generally easy to lay making it a perfect DIY project and saving you money on installation.

* Engineered flooring can be nailed, stapled or glued down or installed as a floating floor. A floating floor only requires that a moisture barrier, usually a foam underlay is placed on the existing floor and the engineered flooring is laid directly onto it - no sticking down is required. This allows the option that the floor can easily be removed and taken away if you move home etc, and also makes replacement of any damaged boards a relatively easy task.

* It looks exactly the same and offers the same rich warmth and ambiance to a room as traditional hardwood flooring, but is generally considerably cheaper than the traditional boards.

* Some are constructed with a thick upper layer or wear layer that can be sanded and refinished in the future to remove wear and renew the flooring.

* It is available in many different timber species, sizes, styles and grain patterns. There is an engineered flooring solution for every taste and decorating need.

This flooring is growing in popularity for many reasons and is being used in preference to solid wood due to its durability - the fact it will not warp or cup, even when laid in a basement or other high moisture area or when exposed to radiant heat. It is easy to lay and when installed looks exactly like traditional hardwood floors.

About The Author
Derek Rogers is a freelance writer who represents a number of UK businesses. For wood flooring, he recommends Completely Flooring, one of the UK's leading suppliers of Engineered Wood Flooring: http://www.completelyflooring.co.uk/index.php/cPath/43

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2008-01-23T09:15:00.000-08:00

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