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Laminate flooring is a stand-out feature of a home for sale in the US.

The kitchen of the Federal townhouse in Montgomery Village has laminate flooring installed, as well as a chandelier, reports the Gazette.
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Engineered wood flooring could be a good choice for homeowners who wish to keep the same type of floor covering for many years.

This is because it is durable and can be refinished as many as five times, w...

Homeowners have been advised that sanding solid wood flooring can be a good project to spruce up their home over the Easter weekend.

Speaking at the recent Ideal Homes Show, home improvements expert George Clar...

Solid wood flooring could be selected for a pair of eco-town developments that have been announced by the government.

Housing and planning minister John Healey stated that two councils have shown a willingness ...

Laminate flooring has been installed as part of a facelift at a visitors centre in the US in an attempt to get more people through its doors.

The Natchez Trace Visitors Centre, which is 25 years old, has had the lamina...

A house which is for sale in the US features solid wood flooring as one of its stand-out qualities, it has been reported.

The home, located in Carson City, has more...

A home in the US has been installed with solid wood flooring to achieve a vintage feel.

Monica and Kent Stuart decided to install more...

Laminate flooring is a stand-out feature of a property for sale in Scotland, described as being in "excellent decorative condition".

Donna Ross of the Aberdeen Press and Journal said that the laminate flooring in t...

Laminate flooring has been chosen for a development of apartments in Canada.

Properties at the Encore at Equinox tower feature the laminate flooring, as well as granite countertops in order to achieve a contemporar...

Oak wood floors are a feature of a family home in the US, it has been revealed.

Mel and Janet Ruzicka bought the house in Bentley's Ridge and then set about putting their personal touch on it, including the installation of the oak more...

Canadian developers have chosen laminate flooring for a tower of condos in Toronto.

The laminate flooring features in the dining and living areas of the properties, reports the Toronto Star.

All 155 suites...

Installing solid wood flooring in a home can make the property seem warmer, a flooring expert has stated.

According to Tom Sullivan, replacing old flooring with new more...

Consumers looking to install new laminate flooring for their home might be keen to go for a colourful option to keep up with the latest fashions.

Adrienne Chinn, director of Adrienne Chinn Design Company, believes bright colours are becoming fashionable once again among people in the UK.

Thi...

Kahrs wood flooring has been installed at a new restaurant in Manchester to help to give the property an elegant feel.

Green's Restaurant & Oyster Bar features the Kahrs wood flooring along with leather seating...

Solid wood flooring is a feature of a US spa that offers its customers a calming environment.

Along with the solid more...

Wood flooring could be a popular design choice after consumers were encouraged to cut the environmental impact of their kitchens.

According to Domenica Marchetti of the Washington Post, people could make their kitchens more eco-friendly by using recycled, renewable and sustainable materials.

A couple in the US have laid solid wood flooring in their attic space to create a media room.

Art and Jan Chandler had just planned to build a staircase to their attic but loved the space so much they decided t...

Laminate flooring is one of the standout features of a student accommodation complex in the US.

The apartments at Campus Commons include on-site laundry facilities for students of West Georgia University, as well as la...

Mums-to-be in Canada will be able to give birth in more comfortable surroundings after laminate flooring was installed at a redeveloped hospital.

The Sudbury Regional Hospital has undergone renovation work in order to create a better environment for new patients.

Instead of two large deliver...

Green design options such as solid wood flooring could be in demand after the government renewed its efforts to encourage energy-efficient living.

According to housing minister John Healey, more than a quarter ...

Solid wood flooring could be a good option for homeowners who want to reduce their environmental impact, an expert has suggested.

According to Laura Sevier, green living editor at the Ecologist, making a proper...

A high-end finish has been achieved at a block of apartments in the US after solid wood flooring was installed in the properties.

The Cityville Block 121 project in Birmingham, Alabama chose the more...

A new car manufacturing plant in the US has been installed with wood flooring.

The wood floor was chosen by Korean car manufacturer Kia for the factory at the West Point, Georgia site because of the benefits it would offer to employees.

Kia commented: "It is outfitted with more...

Laminate flooring has been installed at a newly-opened shop in Peterborough to give the outlet a modern feel, it has been reported.

Maidenhead Aquatics features the laminate flooring throughout the interior, as wel...

Homeowners with children may wish to consider installing laminate flooring as it is durable enough to cope with high foot traffic, it has been stated.

Clair and Barbara Ramsey, a pair of associate brokers specialising in residential real estate, said that it was an obvious choice to either repaint th...

Laminate flooring in a Midlands restaurant has helped it to get a good review in a regional newspaper.

The Bell Inn in Kingswinford was described as "comfortable" by the newspaper, with an area featuring laminate floor...

Homeowners looking to carry out home improvement works may wish to consider installing laminate flooring themselves, it has been stated.

Mike Albrecht, division director for Home Depot's installation business, said that while many other DIY jobs could carry hidden dangers and are often best left to t...

More and more homeowners are installing exotic solid wood flooring in an attempt to give their house a unique look, it has been stated.

Flooring expert Michel Collin said more exotic types of more...

Engineered wood flooring is versatile enough to be installed in any room in the home, it has been stated.

Flooring expert Michel Collin said there is less risk of swelling in more...

Homeowners who are considering installing laminate flooring have been given advice as to how to go about fitted the planks in the corners of a room.

Kristen Hart said in a post for eHow that the best way to install lam...

Installing solid wood flooring on the stairs of a house can help to give the property an elegant feel, it has been stated.

An article on DoItYourself.com advised selecting more...

Installing solid wood flooring on the stairs of a house can help to give the property an elegant feel, it has been stated.

An article on DoItYourself.com advised selecting more...

People with laminate flooring could soon be able to say goodbye to spending time cleaning their floors after a new robot was launched in Europe.

The Navibot from Samsung is able to learn the layout of a room via a camera incorporated into its body.

So once it has been programmed and cleaned ...

Vinyl flooring has been installed in a disabled man's home in order to make his life easier.

Jack Scudder, who suffers from cerebral palsy and spends a lot of his time in a wheelchair, regularly got stuck in cracks in the previous floor covering.

With the new wood-effect more...

A new restaurant in the US features solid wood flooring to give it a comfortable and casual feel.

QUARTER/quarter in Harmony features the pine flooring, as well as modern furniture and bright decor.

Ch...

A penthouse apartment for sale in Cornwall features laminate flooring.

The floor is installed in the hallway of the property, which overlooks both Carbis Bay and St Ives Bay.

Country Life described the hallway as "impressive", noting that the wood-effect more...

Solid wood flooring has been installed in a converted train in the US to help offer a cosy feel.

The cold is kept out of the former locomotive, which is located in Montana, by spray-foam insulation, while the <...

Installing and then painting solid wood flooring may help to give a home an individual look.

Leading interior designer Linda Barker, who once starred on home makeover show Changing Rooms, said more and more peo...

Bamboo laminate flooring offers a realistic look in a home, it has been stated.

Independent home improvement and repair website DoItYourself.com advises that laminate flooring can be a more durable choice than bamb...

Laminate floors may be considered at a major project to construct new homes in the Midlands.

Waterloo Housing Group will build 3,000 new affordable homes after it agreed a £100 million debt financing deal with Barclays.

It is not yet known what type of flooring will be installed at the new d...

A school in the US has chosen to install solid wood flooring in its gym, it has been revealed.

The old wooden flooring at Griswold Middle School in Connecticut was damaged by a water leak earlier this year.

Homeowners looking for an alternative type of flooring for a kitchen may wish to consider installing laminate flooring.

Although solid more...

The solid wood flooring in an Irish restaurant has helped it to win a good review in a newspaper.

It drew praise from Irish Independent reviewer Lucinda O'Sullivan, who visited Danu at The Brehon hotel in Killa...

Laminate flooring has been chosen to be installed at a redevelopment of apartments in the US.

The modernisation work at the Peace Village in Illinois also includes adding oak trim and counter-tops that look like granite, as well as the wood-effect more...

Solid wood flooring is a feature of a US pub which has drawn praise for its family atmosphere.

Brother Jon's Public House has been described by a local newspaper as one of the better options for diners on a bud...

An affordable home for sale in the US features laminate flooring as one of its plus points.

The house, located in Walbridge's Woodcreek Village, includes the laminate flooring as one of its standout features and is...

Homeowners who are looking for a less expensive way to get a tile floor for their house may wish to consider installing vinyl flooring.

Jim Plutter, who works at a home improvements store in the US, said some of the new types of more...

A school in the US has laid vinyl flooring in its new dance studio in the hope that it will reduce the chances of students slipping and falling.

Michael Davis, a senior at La Mirada High in California, said the new vinyl flo...

Homeowners considering installing laminate flooring in their house have been advised of the best method to clean it.

According to a post on advice website eHow, the laminate floor should first be swept with a broom to clear it of any dust or debris.

The article advised then using the soft br...

A new home in the US built for a family to replace a house damaged by fire has had laminate flooring installed.

Travis and Kerry White and their five children were left homeless after their house near Junetown burned down almost a year ago, reports the Recorder and Times.

However, their new ...

Solid wood flooring could be a good choice of flooring for a homeowner with allergies.

Dr Robert Wood from the American Academy of Allergy Asthma and Immunology told King 5 News that replacing old floor coverin...

Installing solid wood flooring could be a good way of smartening the interior of a home.

That is the view of Roman Russocki, chief executive of tradesmen body TrustMark, who told lets-do-diy.com that replacing ...

Vinyl flooring has been chosen for a development of apartments in London aimed at young families.

The development in Heston is available from Townends estate agents and features vinyl floors in the kitchens, bathrooms an...

The value of a home can be boosted by carrying out home improvement work as simple as buffing the solid wood floors.

Estate agent Karen Baker told wivb.com that buffing more...

Solid wood flooring has been selected for its green credentials at an eco-friendly home in Canada.

The wood floors ...

Solid wood flooring could be a good choice for a kitchen as it offers a warm feel, it has been stated.

HGTV's Frontdoor.com and DIYnetwork.com advised homeowners choosing kitchen flooring to install a solid woo...

A home in the US has won an award recognising its renovation after laying vinyl flooring.

Chuck Alcorn laid vinyl flooring in the kitchen of his new home as part of a major renovation project at the house in Lawrencevill...

Homeowners who wish to go for something different in a room may wish to consider installing dark solid wood flooring.

Black w...

A church in England has chosen to install wood flooring as part of a renovation project.

St Lawrence church in Nottinghamshire will replace its old wood flooring as part of the £150,000 work, reports the Evenin...

Installing reclaimed wood flooring has been described as a great way to increase the value of a home.

The Home Makeover Diva said that reclaimed wood flooring was a good choice of eco-friendly flooring for a ho...

Laminate flooring is a good choice for kitchens as it is protected from damage by spills and sharp objects.

Dustin Eves explained in a post for eHow that the finish applied to laminate flooring made it ideal for ki...

Locally sourced solid wood flooring has been chosen for an innovative housing development in Canada.

Dharma Developments selected the

An interior designer has said that solid wood flooring provides a home with a rich and luxurious feel.

Tara Dalla-Nora, owner and principal designer of home design specialist Inner Luxe, said in an article for ...

A barber in the US has chosen to install solid wood flooring to offer a sleek look to his shop.

Rashad Salahuddin's barber's shop in Delaware was devastated by a fire in December 2006 but is now open for busine...

Solid wood flooring will be offered as a free upgrade at a development of affordable homes in the US.

US house builder Lennar chose to install the more...

Homeowners wishing to install a beautiful floor may wish to consider solid wood flooring.

A post on Your Home Improvement said that more...

Solid wood flooring will be installed at a restaurant in the US to give it a rustic feel.

Fiona's restaurant will be renamed CV Steak at the Carson Valley Inn (CVI) in Nevada, reports the Record-Courier.

A new men's store in the US has chosen to install solid wood flooring to offer a natural look.

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Homeowners with solid wood flooring have been advised to consider waxing it to achieve a quality finish.

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Solid wood floors such as maple and oak are a perfect choice for homeowners.

That is the opinion of Darrin Lowe, who said in a piece for Article Alley that more...

Solid wood flooring will be used in a sustainable housing development in Canada.

The Olympic Village in Vancouver will be converted into a range of different types of homes once the Winter Games are over at the...

Installing laminate flooring in a kitchen can replicate the look of a stone or wood floor.

Laminate flooring could be laid in a weekend by a beginner to give a kitchen a different look, reports the Milwaukee Journ...

A Canadian museum has restored solid wood flooring as part of renovation work.

The solid more...

House buyers are attracted to homes with solid wood flooring, it has been stated.

Michal Porath of US realtor Charles Reinhart said that buyers were looking for specific features, including more...

Solid wood flooring can be a good option for busy homes to hide mess made by pets and children.

In a piece for Ezine Articles, home makeover expert Hannah Keeley said more...

Laminate flooring has been chosen for its inexpensive properties for a development of affordable homes in the US.

ParkLane Homes, the developer of the Walnut Grove complex, a site of more than 100 townhouses, has installed more...

A new housing development in the US has installed solid wood flooring to give the homes a luxurious feel.

The five homes in Arlington County, Virginia, are also eco-friendly, with an energy efficient heating an...

Cleaning laminate flooring is as simple as giving it a quick sweep with a brush to get rid of the surface dirt and dust.

That is the opinion of Anthony Davis, who said in a piece for Ezine Articles that laminate floori...

Homeowners who are bored of the look of their home may wish to consider installing wood flooring.

Writing for 1Article World, John Smith said installing wood flooring could help to invigorate a home and make i...

Solid wood flooring can be an eco-friendly choice for a homeowner looking to install a new floor in their house as it can last hundreds of years.

That is the opinion of Stacie Greene Hidek, who said in an artic...

There is a wide variety of types of laminate flooring available, so most homeowners will find a design that suits their house.

Flooring specialist Jack Goldhammer said in a piece for Ezine Articles that laminate floori...

A solid wood floor will be more resistant to stains than a softer type of flooring such as a carpet.

An article from Anyclean advises homeowners to keep an old towel for mopping up spills and said that carpets would be more difficult to clean than a solid wood floor.

The towel could be used to mop mess such as vomit up in preparation for removing the stain.

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A 400-year-old house that is for sale in the US features solid wood flooring.

The house, known as Pinetree Corners, is in the town of Greenburgh in the Lower Hudson Valley and is on the market for $599,000 (£37...

Solid wood flooring has been installed at an upscale yet affordable new hotel in the US.

The former Carnegie building in Atlanta will be converted into the Hotel Indigo Atlanta Downtown, reports Hotel World Net...

Homeowners looking to install a solid wood floor have been advised to know what quality they require before starting their search.

Cheryl Swayne wrote in a post for eHow that there were lots of different types of solid

For homeowners looking to create a cottage-style bedroom, installing a solid wood floor could be the ideal choice.

That is the opinion of home renovation expert Lee Wallender, who said in an article for About.com that a solid wood floor was a good option for any homeowner wanting to create a cottage-style bedroom.

He said: "Any self-respecting cottage-style bedroom will have f...

Cleaning up spills is easy if you install a laminate floor in your home.

That is the opinion of Shawne Patrick of Community Articles, who said laminate flooring is simple to scrub clean.

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Solid wood flooring at a development of university accommodation in the US gives students a homely feel.

A different style of living is offered at University of Buffalo student accommodation The Villas at Chest...

Solid wood flooring has been installed at a new gift shop in the US to offer a natural and country-style feel.

Marsha Bolin, owner of Chickadees in Mishawaka, said she wanted customers to feel like they were ou...

A yoga studio in the US has chosen to install solid wood flooring.

Debbie Marquette opened up the studio in Kentucky after previously working in yoga centres in Bowling Green and Nashville, reports the Herald.<...

Solid wood flooring is a beautiful option for a room such as a study or an office where a person may spend a lot of time.

That is the opinion of Lee Anderson, who said in a piece for Ezine Articles that althoug...

Polishing and refinishing solid wood flooring can be a green choice.

That is the opinion of Malcolm Cooney of the Ultimate Floor Sanding Company, who said treating old more...

Installing wood flooring can be a hygienic choice for a home, it has been suggested.

A piece on Article Alley said simply polishing the wood flooring could leave it looking as good as new and that it was easy t...

Solid wood flooring will be installed in 1,000 new houses in the US as part of a new development.

Model homes have been unveiled at the Eagles Pointe site in Woodbridge, reports the Washington Times.

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Engineered wood flooring has an advantage over laminate floors as it comes pre-finished.

That is the opinion of Ruper...

Laying laminate flooring could help make a home more attractive to a buyer and even make it easier to sell.

Homeowner Nina Lubbren called in house doctor Liz Tabecki from Stage One Interiors, to make her Cambridge home more saleable, reports the Daily Telegraph.

Ms Tabecki installed

Solid wood flooring has been refinished at a university in the US.

Colorado State University has restored its Industrial Sciences Building, now named the Preconstruction Centre to preserve a landmark on the cam...

An ice shack built by a couple in the US includes wood flooring as a luxury feature.

Kevin and Tanya Ouellette live in the house in Maine whenever Sabattus Pond is frozen enough for it to be safe to do so, reports the Sun Journal.

Mr Ouellette has been working on the house for eight years....

People who choose laminate flooring do not have to worry too much about it getting damaged, one commentator has said.

Shawne Patrick of Article Highway said that while this may be a concern with other types of surfaces, more...

Homeowners on a budget seeking a solid wood floor may want to consider staining a laminate floor to get similar results.

Verdia Bolster said in a post for eHow that laminate flooring could be stained over a weekend to give it the beauty of a solid wood floor.

She said: "The range of colours ...