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The type of flooring could make a significant difference in the appearance and finishing of
your project. Good looking flooring could enhance the value of the home and could
possibly attract new customers. Lets read about the most popular flooring types used by
home builders and learn how to choose the right flooring type.

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One of the favorites types of flooring.

Hardwood flooring presents a combination
of beauty and durability that you would
rarely have on a flooring type. Hardwood
flooring comes in Maple, Pecan, Beech,

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Cherry, Oak, Pine, Birch, Walnut, Hickory

and more. This type of flooring provides a
long-lasting product, wear resistant
surface that could be refinished if
necessary. However, certain types of
hardwood flooring might darken with
age and some others could shrink and
expand creating gaps in the floor surface.
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One of the latest additions of flooring

types, the bamboo flooring could be a
greener solution when compare to
traditional flooring materials. Bamboo
flooring is durable, elegant and comes in
a variety of colors usually ranging from
honey brown to light tan. It provides a
strong, clean surface, but could darken
over time or when exposed to sunlight.
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Bamboo flooring should not be left
wet. Manufactured bamboo floors are typically made available in planks with either
vertical or horizontal-grain orientation. In vertical bamboo floors, the component pieces are
stood vertically on their narrowest edge and then press laminated side to side. The effect
is a lined, almost uniform look to the surface of the finished floor plank. In horizontal
bamboo floors, the slats are arranged in a horizontal direction, on their widest edge, and
then joined side by side with adjacent pieces using a high-pressure laminate system.

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When selecting flooring type that requires

waterproofing, ceramic tile is the best
alternative. Ceramic tile could be used as
floor tiles, indoors, or as counter tops.
Some types of ceramic tiles with high
gloss finish tend to scratch over the time.
Ceramic tiles with unglazed finish are the
best alternative for outdoor flooring
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because of the possibility of standing
water. Finishes available are: matte,
embossed, glazed and textured ones for anti-slip. Ceramic tiles made of porcelain color
through tile body, are the best to hide scratches or damages due to their
composition. One of its biggest drawbacks is that grout lines could be very hard and
difficult to clean and low quality tiles may chip.
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One of the cheapest flooring types

available, laminate flooring are very easy
to maintain. Laminate flooring provides a
strong, durable surface that can resist
burns, scratches, and chipping. It is an
excellent solution for high traffic areas,
resembles natural materials and comes in
a wide range of colors and designs.
Laminate flooring. Photo johnloo
However, laminate flooring could not be
refinished and can be scratched easily. For installations in high-moisture rooms, select
laminates designed for this use. Laminate flooring has grown significantly in popularity,

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perhaps because it may be easier to install and maintain than more traditional surfaces
such as hardwood flooring. More

Marble tiles are one of the most durable

and versatile tiles to use. They can be
used for your floors, walls and hallway
columns. These tiles are easily cleaned
and maintained. They are also very easy
to engrave with stylish textures and
Marble tile. Photo fudowakira0
designs that suit your artistic tastes.
Marble tiles make an elegant foyer and come in many colors. It comes in a wide range of
colors and variations and is used in such things as sculpture as well as architecture and a
building material for thousands of years, but its main use is in flooring. The tiles come in
different sizes, usually around 1212 and are easy to install yourself. More
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Cork flooring is a great choice for play

areas or commercial spaces where there
is a desire for a comfortable walking and
standing. More
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