flooring cork transitions ifloor, originally uploaded by steve_simonson. The first line of coordinating CORK flooring specific patterns was developed by IF Moldings and sold on www.ifloor.com. I believe that the variety of coordinating trims and moldings for cork flooring is unbeatable. Only now are others waking up to this very innovative solution to moldings...
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The Old Library II, originally uploaded by (Erik). This library I believe in the Netherlands is a great example of a classic herringbone hardwood pattern. That is something that is not really seen as much any more, but certainly is a very high end style and something that I thought deserved another look.
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HDF Factory – raw lumber, originally uploaded by steve_simonson. HDF is the core board used for laminate flooring and many other click flooring options. Have you ever wondered what high density fiberboard (HDF) is made of? (I am sure that question keeps all of you up at night.) Well for those that didn’t laugh...
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Chinese Opera Warriors, originally uploaded by steve_simonson. This hardwood flooring seen at a recent tradeshow was interesting and deserved a quick photo. The style is probably not right for alot of homes, but those who seek this unique style will be singing show tunes.
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Some folks brag about quality control, but I have witnessed it first hand at some of the finest flooring plants in the world. Here are some pictures below:
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Cork has been gaining in popularity as a choice in flooring for several years, but the break through pricing now available is really something that has helped to accelerate the cork flooring segment to grow. In years past it was common to see cork flooring priced in the $12-$18 per foot range and that...
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I have seen tons of exotic hardwood over the years, but i have to say that Tigerwood (exotic hardwood) certainly would be in my top 3. The very distinct colorations and contrast is very satisfying and I believe it is truely one of the most beautiful exotic hardwood species that exists. As with most...
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The growth of strand woven bamboo is very interesting, yet most of the general flooring shoppers are still unaware of this very interesting product. Strand bamboo, sometimes called woven bamboo, or even strand woven bamboo is basically some bamboo that has been shredded and then compressed with a very tough resin to make a...
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A terrific muscian and friend of the family Jon Schmidt rocks out with his own interpretation of Taylor Swift and Viva La Vida in a very unique and moving performance. I normally don’t depart from flooring topics, but this time I believe it is worth sharing this great video. Take a listen.
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P1000512, originally uploaded by steve_simonson. Heath was getting tired of touring factories and going to flooring shows so we thought he was going to make a break for it!
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