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		<title>The Beauty of Wood Flooring</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 13:58:35 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The natural beauty of wood is starting to be recognised afresh in many countries and even in cities the advantage of having a clean wood floor is more widely appreciated, although it has been the norm in Scandinavia for many years.  Wood floors are not only beautiful to look at, but also easy to clean.  [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Exotic hardwood choices: Cabreuva</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 17 Apr 2012 12:00:08 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Cabreuva is an exotic hardwood flooring species that grows predominately in areas of Central America and South America.  It is also commonly called Santos Mahogany in English-speaking nations, but actually goes by several other names as well, particularly in its countries of origin.  These include Cabreuva-vermelha, Bálsamo del Perú, Estoraque, Sandalo, and Olor.  Customers looking [...]]]></description>
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		<title>What to expect from a hardwood floor installation</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 16 Apr 2012 11:52:41 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Although it is possible to install a hardwood floor yourself, this is a task that is probably best left to a professional.  The basic steps to installing an unfinished wood floor involve preparation work, laying down the hardwood planks properly, performing hardwood floor sanding on the entire surface, and staining and finishing the sanded planks.  [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Hardwood flooring improves indoor living conditions</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 14 Apr 2012 07:23:19 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Most people are aware that hardwood floors whether of the traditional or parquetry kind are beautiful, elegant, and relatively easy to clean and maintain.  Not so many people, however, are aware that hardwood floors also serve to create an improved indoor living environment.  They do this in two primary ways: by helping to boost indoor [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Basic benefits of hardwood floors</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 13 Apr 2012 07:19:56 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Every type of flooring material has advantages and disadvantages.  However, many homeowners have found that hardwood floors are particularly strong in the “benefits” column, offering a wide array of advantages that other flooring types fail to provide. One of the most significant advantages of a hardwood floor is the relative ease of cleaning that is [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Parquet flooring: a multitude of patterns</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 12 Apr 2012 07:15:52 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Wood is one of the most versatile materials available for flooring, in part because the technique of parquetry lets practically any pattern or motif be represented in a wood floor.  Parquetry may be as simple and elegant as a single large medallion decorating the centre of a hardwood floor that is otherwise made of standard [...]]]></description>
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		<title>All about parquet flooring</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 11 Apr 2012 06:09:36 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[One of the things that can make a parquet floor so pleasing to the eye is the existence of high contrast colours in the various patterns that are common features of this particular home decorating style.  The ability to use such a variety of colours comes from the features of the woods that are chosen [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Hardwood flooring choices: locking hardwood floors</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 10 Apr 2012 11:26:49 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Most people probably do not think of a floor as something that locks.  Hardwood floors can do just that, however; a locking hardwood floor is a particular variety preferred by many installers because it is easy to work with.  A locking hardwood floor may use the familiar tongue and groove arrangement to snap boards into [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Exotic hardwood choices: Lapacho</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 09 Apr 2012 11:20:41 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Lapacho is a hardwood variety that hails from the Western Hemisphere, growing in both Central and South America.  Also known as Brazilian Walnut or Ipe, it features a pale yellow sapwood that can be shot through with streaks of olive brown.  Interestingly, however, the heartwood is a very dark brown, bordering on black – very [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Hardwood flooring choices: pilang</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 07 Apr 2012 11:16:32 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Many people installing hardwood flooring choose red oak, which has become a standard wood selection in the industry.  Others, however, want to branch out into species that are a bit more adventurous.  One of these is pilang wood, which comes from the tree commonly known as white bark acacia.  This tree is native to the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Hardwood floor essentials: the issue of moulding</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 06 Apr 2012 11:13:04 +0000</pubDate>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.floorsandingexperts.co.uk/?p=4436</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[When most people think about having a hardwood floor installed, they generally imagine a sea of flat, smooth planks laid parallel to one another.  In this vision, there is no other embellishment included.  While it is certainly possible to install a floor according to that simple model, in practice a large number of hardwood floors [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Understanding hardwood flooring: saw cut methods</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 05 Apr 2012 11:56:58 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[To the uninitiated, hardwood flooring simply consists of planks cut from a tree.  The popular conception of lumber is that it is all cut in basically the same way.  This does not match reality, however.  In actual fact, there are three main ways in which timber for hardwood flooring may be cut.  Planks may be [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Exotic hardwoods: merbau</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 04 Apr 2012 12:36:14 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Merbau is the common name for wood from the tree species known as Intsia bijuga, which grows in the Indo-Pacific in nations such as Madagascar, Tanzania, Samoa, India and Australia – particularly in the Queensland region.  Common names for the tree and the wood it produces also include ipil, kwila and taal, though the last [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Advanced hardwood flooring considerations: grain</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 03 Apr 2012 10:56:19 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[One of the things that makes a hardwood floor so appealing is the grain of the wood.  Many types of flooring material have a repetitive pattern, but wood grain presents a natural randomness in which every board may be different.  The overall effect on the eye is calming and pleasant – an understated elegance. There [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Understanding hardwood flooring: the nature of wood</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 02 Apr 2012 11:02:25 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Many people who decide that they want to have a hardwood floor installed in their home are thinking primarily of the aesthetic or ecological values of wooden flooring material.  This is only natural, since it is true that wood has an enduring visual appeal that has stood the test of time.  Moreover, in the modern [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Why professional hardwood floor sanding is essential</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 31 Mar 2012 06:00:38 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The past 40 or 50 years have been characterised by a growing interest in home renovation that is done by the homeowner himself rather than by a hired hand or a contractor.  The reasons for this are diverse.  Some homeowners simply want to feel more involved in the upkeep and renovation of their own property, [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Parquet floor variations: the herringbone pattern</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 30 Mar 2012 09:14:25 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Without a doubt, the most common installation arrangement for a hardwood floor is to place all planks parallel to one another and position the boards so that they are parallel to one set of walls and perpendicular to the opposing set.  Indeed, this is what most consumers expect to see when they enter a home [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Classic hardwood flooring choices: Douglas fir</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 30 Mar 2012 05:52:29 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Douglas fir is a popular choice for hardwood flooring and has been used in such applications for generations.  Due to this long history, the properties of Douglas fir as a flooring material are very well understood. The scientific or botanical name of the species that produces Douglas fir is Pseudotsuga menziesii.  The heartwood of this [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Unusual hardwood flooring choices: water-altered logs</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 28 Mar 2012 04:11:57 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Many people want a hardwood floor that is completely out of the ordinary.  This impulse has led consumers in the UK and other nations to seek out ever more exotic hardwoods from tropical regions of the world such as Africa, Asia and Oceania.  An even more unusual choice, however, can be obtained from North America [...]]]></description>
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		<title>How to restore shine and gloss to a hardwood floor</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 27 Mar 2012 12:05:58 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Most people want to save money whenever possible, but those who decide to use products that “restore shine” to a hardwood floor should take care to remember the tried and true adage: you get what you pay for. The point of using a do-it-yourself product is to avoid having to pay for wood floor repairs [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Understanding hardwood floor finishes: wax</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 26 Mar 2012 13:04:02 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The most common kind of finish for a modern hardwood floor to have is urethane, but older floors may have alternate kinds of finishes.  In previous eras, it was very common to finish a hardwood floor with wax.  Since wax floors can be damaged if they are cleaned with products intended for a urethane finish, [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Hardwood floors: recoating versus sanding</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 24 Mar 2012 08:01:29 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[When a wooden floor begins to show its age, it will need maintenance and repairs beyond the usual advice to keep the floor well-swept or vacuumed. At that time, homeowners who look at the scratches and other marks on the floor may well wonder if the accumulated damage over time calls for recoating or for [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Hardwood floor maintenance issues</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 23 Mar 2012 07:55:24 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[People with wood floors in their homes often have questions about using vacuum cleaners and throw rugs in conjunction with their wooden flooring. Pros and cons to vacuuming hardwood floors In general, it is a very good idea to vacuum your wood floors regularly. Dirt and grit that accumulate on the floor can become an [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Hardwood floor maintenance: what to avoid</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 22 Mar 2012 13:04:09 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The growing popularity of hardwood flooring has led to some mishaps when it comes to the cleaning and maintenance of these flooring surfaces.Because wood floors are now so very widespread, some homeowners are beginning to regard them as “regular” flooring, an attitude that leads them to assume that any cleaning method generally used on floors [...]]]></description>
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		<title>The importance of professional floor repair firms</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 21 Mar 2012 04:27:20 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[There are some home renovation tasks that can very efficiently be completed on a do-it-yourself basis. Most people, for example, have no trouble at all putting together furniture that is sold in an unassembled state. Painting interior and even exterior walls is another example of a task that most people can complete to their satisfaction [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Unusual hardwood flooring choices: the &#8220;Carving Collection</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 20 Mar 2012 10:54:16 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Hardwood floors can be the height of elegance, lending homes the kind of luxurious ambiance that few other materials can rival. Some types of hardwood flooring, however, offer a great deal more than mere appearance. The &#8220;Carving Collection,&#8221; available from Mafi, a producer of hardwood floors, is designed to provide a play experience for children. [...]]]></description>
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		<title>What is a hand-distressed hardwood floor?</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 17 Mar 2012 04:30:20 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[One interesting thing about living well-into the industrial age is that consumers frequently begin to lament the &#8220;good old days&#8221; when work was performed by hand. When machine-finished goods were relatively rare because they were so new, they were all the rage. Now, however, with almost everything we own produced by factory or machine, many [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Hardwood floor maintenance issues: replacement vs salvage</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 16 Mar 2012 04:22:04 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The issue of hardwood floor repair frequently runs into the issue of replacement vs. salvage. Homeowners, particularly those who have purchased a much older home, may look at a hardwood floor that is generations old and wonder if it can possibly be returned to an acceptable state from its current heavily damaged condition. Indeed, this [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Hardwood flooring issues: what is stability?</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 15 Mar 2012 11:23:51 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Colour and texture are important considerations for those thinking of installing a hardwood floor, but they are primarily issues of taste and style. The two most important structural considerations that homeowners usually need to keep in mind are hardness and stability. Hardness is the capacity of a wood surface to withstand impacts and shocks without [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Understanding surface finishing</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 14 Mar 2012 08:00:16 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Although there are many options for hardwood floor finishes, many manufacturers of pre-made quality hardwood flooring choose to apply some form of surface finishing followed by a top coat designed to seal in colour and provide protection against the elements. The surface finishing usually consists of a stain that can achieve a number of different [...]]]></description>
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		<title>The true cost of hardwood flooring</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 13 Mar 2012 12:54:18 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Consumers interested in installing hardwood flooring to upgrade their homes to an overall more luxurious look sometimes experience a little bit of &#8220;sticker shock&#8221; when they visit a showroom and see the prices for various species. Interestingly enough, though, studies have revealed that hardwood flooring is actually less expensive than most other flooring options, including [...]]]></description>
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		<title>North American hardwoods: the abundance factor</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 10 Mar 2012 12:08:15 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Those who fear that forests are being stripped of valuable trees in order to provide hardwood flooring surfaces may find a great deal of reassurance in figures emerging from the United States Forest Service, which oversees the nation&#8217;s natural wood resources. According to the US Forest Service, American hardwoods will not be &#8220;running out&#8221; anytime [...]]]></description>
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		<title>North American hardwood flooring options: southern yellow pine</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 09 Mar 2012 11:58:33 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[There are a great many species of tree that are appropriate for use in a hardwood flooring application. One of the most common is red oak. Choosing southern yellow pine instead will save most consumers a little bit of money since it is slightly more affordable, but, of course, cost should not be the only [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Traditional hardwood species: the classic look of maple</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 08 Mar 2012 11:55:49 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Maple is one of the most popular hardwood flooring options in North America, but homeowners in the UK are no strangers to its charms. Known for a creamy hue that can vary in shade from white to a light brown tinged with delicate orange, maple has the kind of close grain and subdued texture that [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Hardwood flooring installation options: glue</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 07 Mar 2012 11:55:05 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Just as there is more than &#8220;one way to skin a cat,&#8221; there are also many different methods homeowners can choose for the installation of their solid hardwood flooring. Those who decide to glue down such flooring often do it for practical reasons, such as when the hardwood must be installed on top of a [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Hardwood flooring options: snap together flooring</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 06 Mar 2012 10:12:52 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Do-it-yourself homeowners who want to install their own hardwood flooring may be excited to learn that one of the products on the market will not require them to use nails, screws, or even glues and other adhesives. This product is snap together wood flooring. How does snap together flooring work? Snap together flooring has specially [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Sanding Floorboards – Easy Way To Add Beauty And Durability Of Your Home</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 06 Mar 2012 10:00:10 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Since early times, sanding floor boards has been the popular and accepted method of maintaining wooden floors. Sanding removes the topmost layer of wood, and thus gets rid of the scruffy look the floor has taken on due to wear and tear. Earlier, sanding floorboards was done by hand using sand paper. In more recent [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Hardwood floor variations</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 05 Mar 2012 12:08:53 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[As tempting as it can be to believe that hardwood planks for flooring will be uniform because they are cut and often finished in a factory, wood is a natural substance that will exhibit some variations. Certainly, it is possible to cut a board to a standard size so that all planks perfectly match in [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Find Best Floor Sanding Services for Your Floor Sanding Requirements</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 03 Mar 2012 11:53:42 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Many Londoners enjoy living in houses which have beautiful and sometimes antique wooden floors. However, to enjoy the full import of a lovely wooden floor it is essential that the floor be well maintained. It is important to identify a reliable company that carries out floor sanding in London. The company should be experienced enough [...]]]></description>
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		<title>More Information About Floor Sanding East London</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Mar 2012 05:33:10 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Given the popularity of wooden flooring in London, there are many companies that provide floor sanding East London, floor sanding West London and floor sanding South London services. However, not all companies provide the same level of service. And some are good at some aspects of the job, while others are adept at some other [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Hardwood flooring options: mesquite</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Mar 2012 04:52:18 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[One of the intriguing options for hardwood flooring from North America is mesquite.  There are more than 60 different types of this wood growing in the world, but the one used for flooring usually derives from Texas and other parts of the American Southwest.  Mesquite can vary in colour from a pale yellow shade reminiscent [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Hardwood and the trend toward smaller homes</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 29 Feb 2012 10:33:54 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[For some time now, the British have been interested in the concept of causing a smaller ecological &#8220;footprint&#8221; on the planet. In general, this refers to an attempt to live more simply and consume fewer resources. This kind of green lifestyle conserves resources for future generations, reduces the need for landfills, and helps to eliminate [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Helpful Tips Sanding A Floor</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 27 Feb 2012 11:28:10 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Remember that if you are decorating a room and sanding a floors at the same time, you should first complete decorating the room and then take up sanding floor boards. For sanding floorboards that are in a good condition (without uneven edges, without crowning or cupping) sanding can be done along the grain using a [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Protecting high traffic areas of hardwood floors</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 27 Feb 2012 11:20:30 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The point of installing a hardwood floor is usually to have a beautiful flooring surface that will last for many years to come, showing little wear and tear as those years pass by.  This is something that homeowners cannot get from carpeting, which tends to wear and fray, needing replacement in little more than a [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Turpentine as a hardwood flooring choice</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 25 Feb 2012 12:38:53 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Most individuals, upon hearing the term &#8220;turpentine,&#8221; will immediately think of a chemical akin to paint thinner.  Turpentine, however, is also a kind of wood that grows natively in Australia.  Its scientific name is Syncarpia glomulifera, but is generally marketed as either turpentine tree or lustre.  This latter name demonstrates how beautiful and shiny turpentine [...]]]></description>
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		<title>What You Know About Sanding Parquet Floor And Parquet Floor Restoration?</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 24 Feb 2012 12:53:44 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Several important points have to be kept in mind when carrying out parquet floor restoration. Given below are some pointers which will make the job easier: When looking for sourcing missing blocks during restoration, don’t forget to look under cupboards – very often you will find that a parquet floor has been laid below a [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Hardwood flooring options: cottonwood</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 24 Feb 2012 12:31:34 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The cottonwood tree grows natively in Canada as well as the northern portions of the United States.  Its name derives from the fact that cottonwood trees often produce puffs of white fluff that greatly resemble cotton in its natural state.  A tall, elegant tree, cottonwood also goes by a number of other names including galm, [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Reasons to hire professional floor sanding services</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 23 Feb 2012 12:35:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.floorsandingexperts.co.uk/?p=4319</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Floor sanding and finishing is truly an art.  While anyone can manage to use sandpaper or sanding machines in order to abrade off the top surface of a hardwood floor, not everyone can do so in a manner that will produce a good result.  Indeed, a poorly executed sanding job can end up leaving the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>North American hardwood flooring options: basswood</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 22 Feb 2012 12:39:38 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Although many British households prefer to stick to native hardwood flooring species such as oak or opt for exotic tropical hardwoods, another possibility is to consider the unusual types of wood that hail from North America.  One example of such a wood is Tilia Americana, which grows in both Canada and the United States.  Widely [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Top Questions Regarding School Floor Maintenance</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 22 Feb 2012 05:20:05 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Are having wooden floors a good option for schools? Academic institutions havedefined spaces for specific activities. Depending on the function of the room or space (acoustics, classes, and laboratories), different types of floors can be used (carpeted, wooden, tiles). From a cleanliness standpoint, wooden floors are most probably a better option than carpeted floors for [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Stretching your home renovation budget</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 21 Feb 2012 12:29:54 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Most people would love the opportunity to remodel their home from basement to roof, incorporating the kinds of modifications and fashion upgrades that would make it the ideal dwelling place for us.  Unfortunately, like many things in life, there is bound to be a conflict between what we want and what we can realistically afford.  [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Dustless floor sanding addresses dual concerns</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 20 Feb 2012 12:30:34 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Sanding and finishing wood floors is an important part of renovating any home that contains hardwood flooring.  Some homeowners, however, are quite reluctant to telephone a floor sanding services company because they have concerns about the dust and particulate matter that can be produced any time a hardwood floor is sanded smooth. Concerns about cleanliness [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Hardwood flooring: considering purpleheart</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 18 Feb 2012 13:18:29 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The average consumer conceives of hardwood flooring as consisting of shades of brown with some very exotic species providing those interested with a way to get floors that are a deep red or an almost black shade. Very few hardwood flooring consumers are aware that natural wood is also available in purple, but this is [...]]]></description>
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		<title>What Is Wooden Floor Restoration Techniques?</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 18 Feb 2012 05:30:06 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Wooden floor restoration involves a process, which is as follows: • Preparation is the stage of floor sanding and restoration at which all nails, staples and other materials that can adversely affect the sanding machines are removed. This includes removal of some adhesives that may have been used on the floor previously. • Sanding begins [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Hardwood floor sanding: the basics</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 17 Feb 2012 13:16:48 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[A common refrain from those who have hardwood floors is &#8220;What do I do now? My floor has somehow got scratched!&#8221; While this issue is no doubt troublesome for the homeowner who has just noticed a scratch in his or her beautiful hardwood floor, the problem is easily solved. Since wood is a natural material, [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Tropical hardwood flooring options: African ebony</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 16 Feb 2012 13:03:58 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Many people have heard of ebony – in no small measure due to popular songs such as Ebony and Ivory – but surprisingly, many of them do not realise that far from being a material derived from tusk such as ivory is, ebony is actually a wood. Ebony also goes by a number of different [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Details You Want To Know About Wood Floor Sanding London</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 16 Feb 2012 12:47:56 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Contact us to enjoy services from the best company for wood floor sanding London has to offer.  We have more than twenty years of experience in the field, and have a host of satisfied customers in the area. As you know, sanding floors is both an art and a science. If done improperly, sanding a [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Radiant heating with hardwood floors</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 15 Feb 2012 12:12:30 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[One advantage of hardwood floors is that they can be used with many different heating systems. One of these is radiant heat. Although a modern heating system, the roots of radiant heating actually stretch back to the technology of the Roman Empire. Romans used warm water beneath the floor to heat the areas above. Radiant [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Flooring Options: The Unusual Choice of Cork</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 14 Feb 2012 11:38:38 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Most consumers think of cork in conjunction with wine bottles, not flooring options. In addition, because cork as it is usually seen has a somewhat spongy texture, consumers may not believe that it is going to be durable enough to stand up to the wear and tear that the average floor receives on a daily [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Rules For Choosing The Best Floor Sanding Services</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 14 Feb 2012 11:26:24 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Floor sanding is an important process which makes a big difference to the way your house looks. While there are many floor sanding companies that promise the best jobs, it is always advisable to take your time over selecting one that meets your requirements. Here are some of the rules you should follow when deciding [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Comparing Solid and Engineered Wood Flooring</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 13 Feb 2012 12:22:19 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[When it comes to wooden flooring, there are two basic types of products for consumers to choose from: solid hardwood flooring and engineered wood flooring. In terms of the finished installation, the two look fairly similar, but there are still significant differences between them nonetheless. Features of Engineered Flooring Engineered wood flooring will usually come [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Hardwood Floors: More Than Mere Beauty</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 10 Feb 2012 11:26:40 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Most people considering home renovation are already aware that selecting a hardwood floor as a main decorating motif will add beauty and elegance to their dwelling, making it a pleasant place to live for many years to come. There are many other reasons, however, besides sheer luxury why hardwood is an ideal choice of floor [...]]]></description>
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		<title>How To Find The Most Excellent Service By Floor Sanding West London</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 10 Feb 2012 05:40:10 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Whether you are looking for sfloor sanding West London, floor sanding South London or floor sanding North London services,come to us for a one-stop-shop for all your wooden flooring needs. We assure you of an experience that will satisfy you. We have several satisfied customers who have availed of our services forpolishing and floorsanding West [...]]]></description>
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		<title>The Option of Hardwood Flooring</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 10 Feb 2012 05:28:59 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[People who are looking to renovate, redecorate or refurbish a home would do well to carefully consider their flooring options. One of the most popular of these options these days is hardwood flooring or its more complex and elegant cousin, parquet flooring. Both will provide lasting beauty to a home and will not need to [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Wooden Flooring Options: Characteristics of Common Species</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 07 Feb 2012 13:06:33 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[One of the first decisions that any homeowner must make when it comes to wooden flooring is selecting between hardwood and softwood. Although wooden flooring is often referred to as &#8220;hardwood flooring,&#8221; there are some types available that actually consist of softwoods instead. Common Softwoods Three of the most commonly used types of softwood are [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Repair Your Floor Inside and Out With The Help Parquet Floor Restoration?</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 07 Feb 2012 13:01:08 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Parquet floor repair begins with an assessment of blocks that have come loose, have got damaged or are missing. Take care to identify all blocks that are improperly attached to the underfloor. Perhaps the most difficult part of parquet flooring restoration is getting rid of the residual bitumen that may have been applied to act [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Hardwood Flooring Styles: the Wide Plank Option</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 06 Feb 2012 13:10:19 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The installation of hardwood flooring uses boards that range in width from six to eight inches across. While these types of floors are beautiful and luxurious, homeowners should be aware that they have another type of option: the ultra-wide plank. Some manufacturers of hardwood floors offer this option, which means that individual planks are typically [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Ten Generally Asked Questions about Floor Sanding and Varnishing</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 04 Feb 2012 06:03:49 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[1.QUESTION: Should I leave my wood flooring unfinished, or carry out floor sanding and varnishing? ANS: Floor sanding and varnishing will protect the wood from damage, and enhance its natural colour and beauty. &#160; 2.QUESTION: Which is the best way of applying varnish? ANS: Varnish is best applied with a soft brush, using even,smooth strokes [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Traditional Methods of Finishing Hardwood Floors</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 04 Feb 2012 05:46:52 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[There are a number of different ways in which hardwood floors can be finished.  Techniques can be used either before or after installation, with some manufacturers of wooden flooring &#8220;pre-finishing&#8221; the planks so that they do not have to be finished in place once a floor is installed.  However, it is still common for bare [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Hardwood Flooring Installation Systems</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 04 Feb 2012 05:42:29 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The popular image that exists concerning hardwood floors is that they are made of flat planks with completely straight sides.  While this was predominantly true up until the 20th century, it is no longer the case in the majority of installations.  Most manufactured hardwood flooring since that time has adhered to one system or another [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Disadvantages of Laminate Flooring</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 03 Feb 2012 04:50:19 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The lure of laminate flooring can be quite strong.  In surface appearance, laminate flooring does look a great deal like its more expensive cousin, genuine hardwood flooring.  This alone has persuaded many consumers to opt for laminate.  Laminate, however, is quite often a synthetic product made from a variety of durable plastics; in many cases [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Tropical Hardwood Options: Indonesian Bangkirai</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 30 Jan 2012 13:05:58 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[People who are interested in exotic tropical species for hardwood flooring have more options now than ever before. The explosion of worldwide trade in the past few decades has really opened up tropical areas of the world to more commerce and now, any hardwood flooring showroom will typically have samples of many exotic species. One [...]]]></description>
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		<title>South American Hardwoods: Bloodwood</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 30 Jan 2012 13:02:46 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The hardwood flooring species known as &#8220;bloodwood&#8221; almost sounds as though it belongs inside Dracula&#8217;s castle, but in fact it is a beautiful surfacing option that hails from South America, nowhere near Translyvania! Although bloodwood is its most common name, probably because that name is so memorable, the same species can sometimes be found in [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Great Rooms: a Natural for Hardwood Floors</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 27 Jan 2012 13:11:59 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Most people considering hardwood flooring for their kitchen, living room or bedroom focus on the common options of oak, pine and birch.  Now, however, there are more options than ever before.  More unusual choices of wood can be highly positive for homeowners, who often see a significant return on investment when their homes are sold. [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Parquet Flooring: the Installation Issue</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 25 Jan 2012 12:35:01 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Many people assume that because they could probably lay a hardwood floor down themselves, they are also able to lay a parquet floor.  While it is true that some individuals with talent and experience in home renovation will have little trouble adjusting to the complexities of parquet in particular, it is generally better to hire [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Repairing Parquet Flooring: a Primer</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 24 Jan 2012 13:12:57 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Parquet floors are beautiful and elegant, lending grace and beauty to any home. An elaborate parquet design, however, will have much less of an impact if one piece of it should sustain any kind of severe damage. If damage is more widespread, consumers should definitely consider parquet floor sanding, which will renew the entire floor [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Angelique: a Tropical Hardwood</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 23 Jan 2012 13:15:19 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Imagine telling your friends and neighbours that your new hardwood floor is made of “Angelique.” Most will probably ask “Is that really a type of wood?” – to which you can answer a confident “Yes.” Not only is Angelique a lovely hardwood, it is also an excellent choice for flooring material. Technically, Angelique is a [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Exotic Hardwood Floors: the Issue of Staining</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 21 Jan 2012 05:28:59 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Consumers who have exotic hardwood floors in their homes sometimes wonder about staining them. They may not know whether tropical woods take to stains as readily as more common kinds of trees used for flooring materials. The simple fact is that they do. Even though exotic woods have a natural beauty all their own, staining [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Hardwood Floor Finishes: the Waxed Look</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Jan 2012 12:58:47 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Finishing a hardwood floor with wax imparts an old-fashioned atmosphere to a room. This is no coincidence; wax, in fact, was the most common method contractors had for finishing a wood floor in the decades before chemical finishes such as urethanes became available. Wax saw its heyday, perhaps, in the three decades following World War [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Hardwood Flooring: Answers to Common Questions</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 19 Jan 2012 13:15:37 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Consumers considering a hardwood flooring option sometimes have basic questions they need answered before they can proceed to details such as what species of wood they prefer. Does Humidity Have an Impact on Hardwood Flooring? The simple answer to this is yes. As trees are composed of natural cells that can absorb water, wood flooring [...]]]></description>
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		<title>A Comparative View of Flooring Expenses</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 18 Jan 2012 12:50:13 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Those who are building a new home or renovating an existing one frequently want to change the floors. Not only does a new floor add an entirely new kind of character to a home by changing the texture or colour scheme, it can also impart a clean, fresh atmosphere that gives the entire structure a [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Hardwood Flooring Options: Tropical Mango</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 17 Jan 2012 10:34:17 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Many people have never even heard the word “mango,” but among those who have, the most common reaction is to think of it as a delicious tropical fruit.  Mango, however, also refers to an environmentally sound flooring product.  Mango wood grows very fast, yet once a tree approaches the height of 100 feet, its fruit [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Advantages of Hardwood Flooring Over Tile</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 16 Jan 2012 10:23:48 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Ceramic, granite, or marble tile can be a lovely choice of flooring material, but it does come with some significant disadvantages when compared to hardwood plank or tongue in groove flooring. Breakage Because all forms of tile are brittle, they cannot flex very much at all.  This means that when a heavy object is dropped [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Buying Tips for Hardwood Flooring</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 14 Jan 2012 10:04:02 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[A hardwood floor is one of the most beautiful additions that anyone can make to a home.  It can dress up many rooms beautifully, from dining rooms and living rooms to bedrooms and hallways.  Today&#8217;s durable sealed wooden floors can even be used in kitchen and bathroom areas.  Purchasing such a floor, however, can be [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Curupay Hardwood Flooring for High-traffic Areas</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 13 Jan 2012 09:59:35 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[As globalisation progresses and world trade becomes ever more extensive, exotic hardwoods are becoming more and more popular for flooring applications.  Where once the average wood floor was made of a familiar species such as oak, now it stands a fair chance of being made of a tropical wood from Asia, Africa or even Oceania.  [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Hardwood Flooring: the Alternative Wood of Ipe</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 12 Jan 2012 08:56:56 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Most of the hardwood flooring options available for purchase consist of wood species whose names are familiar to consumers.  From maple to oak to hickory, wooden floors are commonly made of recognisable trees.  Even when wooden floors are made of exotic species such as mahogany, the names of the woods involved may be familiar.  Ipe, [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Hardwood Flooring Species Options: Acacia</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 11 Jan 2012 08:51:10 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[One of the more unusual hardwood species that consumers can choose for their flooring is acacia.  Long reputed to be the very wood used to construct the Ark of the Covenant used by the Hebrews in the Old Testament, the term in modern usage actually refers to well over a thousand different kinds of plants, [...]]]></description>
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		<title>What is &#8220;Distressed&#8221; Hardwood Flooring?</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 10 Jan 2012 08:41:41 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[&#8220;Distressed&#8221; is a word that usually indicates a negative.  When people hear the term &#8220;distressed hardwood flooring&#8221; they may be envisioning second-hand wood from a factory about to fall down.  Nothing could be further from the truth.  Distressed hardwood flooring is typically brand new and is produced in a factory.  The term &#8220;distressed&#8221; is used [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Helping Hardwood Floors Sound and Look Better</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 09 Jan 2012 08:32:33 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Strangely enough, squeaky wooden floors can actually have some advantages – they can alert parents, for example, to the fact that their children are sneaking into the house late at night or worse, sneaking out.  In the main, however, squeaky floors are a nuisance. They can cause members of the family to wake up when [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Comparing Flooring Options</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 07 Jan 2012 19:08:49 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Consumers today have many different choices of flooring and should carefully consider which style of floor covering will best suit both their decorating preferences and their lifestyle. Pros and Cons of Carpet While carpeting does cushion the feet and add to the comfort of a home, it also gets dirty fairly quickly.  Unlike flooring styles [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Popular Trends in Hardwood Flooring</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 06 Jan 2012 19:02:47 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Like clothes and music, hardwood flooring also experiences trends in terms of what is fashionable or &#8220;in.&#8221;  A review of current trends can help consumers make the right choice so their redecorating scheme will make their home look up-to-date – an important consideration if the home will shortly be put up for sale. Grey Tones [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Understanding Wooden Flooring Grades</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 05 Jan 2012 18:56:14 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Although each hardwood flooring manufacturer uses its own terms and divisions to describe the various qualities of flooring material available, some sample terminology can help prepare a consumer to better understand the marketing information that such manufacturers use to promote their products. Standard Grade Hardwood Flooring  The term &#8220;standard grade&#8221; or a synonym is generally [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Hardwood Flooring Options: Cypress and Sinker Cypress</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 04 Jan 2012 18:37:04 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Wood from the cypress tree is an interesting choice for hardwood floors as well as outside decks.  It can be used as a decorative wood in any application that is not structural in nature, even including siding. Cypress has many potent natural advantages over some other species used for wood flooring.  As these trees naturally [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Hardwood Floor Installation: Nailing and Stapling</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 03 Jan 2012 18:32:45 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[When it comes to hardwood floor installation, consumers have several options.  Solid hardwood floors can be attached to the sub-floor by means of nailing, stapling and gluing. There are some situations in which nails are preferred over staples, and some in which nails are not practical.  If, for example, the flooring material consists of a [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Hardwood Floor Maintenance Issues: Cupping</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 02 Jan 2012 18:22:06 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Most people who have been around a wide variety of hardwood floors are familiar with the issue of cupping, though they may not know the technical term for it.  Cupping is a way in which some hardwood floors tend to deform over time.  When a floor begins to have areas that dip down, or even [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Buying Hardwood Flooring Online: Pros and Cons</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 31 Dec 2011 18:14:26 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Twenty years ago, where to purchase hardwood flooring was not even a question; homeowners went to a showroom to see the various kinds on offer.  The internet, however, has changed all this.  There is now a thriving online market for all kinds of flooring options.  Does this mean that consumers should make their purchases online? [...]]]></description>
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		<title>To Sand or not to Sand?</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 30 Dec 2011 18:09:25 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Many homeowners wonder if hardwood floor sanding is the best solution to get their floors looking bright, clean and new again.  They may question if replacing scratched floorboards is a better alternative.  The truth is that hardwood floor restoration is indeed a far better option than replacing individual boards in the floor.  There are several [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Hardwood Floor Repair Issues: a Primer</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 29 Dec 2011 09:59:35 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[A hardwood floor is a beautiful and lasting investment, but can lose value quickly if allowed to fall into poor condition.  Even more alarming, this fall in value can actually affect the market price of other components of a house.  For example, prospective home buyers will be willing to pay less for those gorgeous new [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Sanding Characteristics of Various Hardwood Floors</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 28 Dec 2011 13:48:09 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[When it comes to sanding floorboards, not all floors are created alike. The number of times that a given floor can be sanded is dependent on various factors, most of which relate to the thickness of the original floorboards. Floors Prior to 1900 If your wood floor is very old, it is most likely made [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Reasons to Choose Dustless Floor Sanding</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 27 Dec 2011 13:11:46 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[When considering the various floor sanding services offered in London, homeowners with hardwood floors should consider looking for a firm that can perform the work in a dust-free manner. These firms have invested in sophisticated systems that allow them to extract virtually all of the dust that a sanding operation can create. Be careful to [...]]]></description>
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