Floors
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How to Distress Pine Flooring
Construction How-To, Finishing, Flooring Installation, Floors, Floors, Hardwood, Punch!
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By Matt Weber Give Wood Floors a Weathered Finish Like fine wine, some things get better with age, and a popular trend in wood flooring is to impart a distressed look to the wood surface, which adds a weathered, timeworn appearance with a great deal of character. This practice can be applied to “age” new floors or to provide older […]
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July 2021 Product of the Month – Terrazzo™ Decorative Granite Resurfacer
Floors, Garage Flooring, Garages, Latest Home Improvement Products, Masonry/Stone, Outdoor Living, Patios, Projects
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In one weekend, you can dramatically upgrade almost any walking area – indoors and out – by resurfacing it with Terrazzo™. It’s a decorative self-priming flooring system that looks beautiful anywhere — and with it’s tough stone backbone it will protect the underlying surface and stay looking great. The application process is fast and easy. Just roll on two coats […]
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Installing a Hardwood Border and Feature
Construction How-To, Decorating, Flooring Installation, Floors, Hardwood
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By Rob Robillard Hardwoods floors offer an unrivaled sense of quality that survives home building trends and decorating fads. Hardwood flooring includes many species of wood and finishes, ranging from traditional classics such as oak and ash to contemporary styles like maple and the unusual patterns of exotic hardwoods like Brazilian Tigerwood or African Sapele. If your personal style is […]
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Bosch Power Tools Introduces Bulldog SDS-Plus® Floor Scraper
Floors, Home Improvement Industry News and Updates, Latest Home Improvement Products, News and Updates, Tools
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Featuring a wider 5-inch blade and longer11-inch shank, the scraper delivers 25 percent more material removal MOUNT PROSPECT, Ill. – Bosch Power Tools, the world market leader for power tools and power tool accessories, today announced availability of its HS1418 Bosch Bulldog SDS-Plus® Floor Scraper. With a five-inch blade providing more surface area to remove 25 percent more material, the […]
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Stone Coatings Transform Home Exterior
Floors, Garages, Masonry/Stone, Projects, Stone and Concrete
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Homeowners Cynthia and Dan Capezio wanted to add more curb appeal to their Florida home. However, instead of looking up at their house, they looked down at their feet. That’s when they decided to resurface their cracked driveway and walkway. Then, because they were so impressed with their DIY efforts, they kept going … right into the garage! […]
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Go Green with Eco-Friendly Flooring
Construction How-To, Flooring Installation, Floors
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While eco-friendly materials have been rising in popularity for a number of years, growing environmental concerns should drive the demand for “green materials” even more. Keep sustainability in mind during your next remodel by using natural, recycled, and sustainably-sourced flooring materials. The flooring experts at Diamabrush offer the following tips. Bamboo Bamboo has become an increasingly popular flooring choice because […]
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Flooring Trends In 2018
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When it comes to selecting a floor, homeowners always search for the right balance of value, durability and style. A flooring material’s value and durability remain fixed variables in these decisions, but popular styles are susceptible to change over time, so it’s smart to stay ahead of the curve. Here’s a look at some of the latest trends in flooring […]
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Expanding a Hardwood Floor
Construction How-To, Flooring Installation, Floors, Hardwood
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Here’s how we overcame challenges when expanding a hardwood floor. Years ago, my parents had oak hardwoods installed on the foyer, staircase and top landing of their home. During a recent remodel, they decided to expand the hardwood floor into the living room. Like any remodeling project, the job came with its own unique set of problems, such as discrepancies […]
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Best Laid Plans
Construction How-To, Flooring Installation, Floors, Tile
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Planning the Layout of a Tile Pattern Floor By Matt Weber
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Radiant Heat to Warm Your Floors
Construction How-To, Flooring Installation, Floors, Radiant Heat
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