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Q:
I love the
look of
wood, but
need a less
expensive
option.
What should
I consider?
Anonymous 6/28/06
A:
Laminate
flooring
provides
the realistic
look of
wood, tile,
slate or
stone, but
at a lower
cost. A
hard-surface
flooring,
it's easy
to maintain,
and highly
resistant
to scratches,
dents and
dings, moisture
and wear-through.
Laminate
flooring
works well
in kitchens
and bathrooms,
and it also
holds up
better to
some of
the common
pet problems,
such as
scratching.
If you're
handy, you
can install
it yourself.
Carpet King 6/28/06
Q:
What are
today's
most popular
flooring
trends?
Anonymous 6/28/06
A:
Wood, laminate,
ceramic
tile and
even natural
stone are
becoming
more popular
each year.
Many of
today's
custom homes
have little
or no carpet
on the main
level. In
the popular
open floor
plans, it's
common to
see the
kitchen,
dining area
and great
room all
using the
same floor
covering,
and that
will be
wood, laminate
or ceramic,
not carpet.
Cummings
Floor Covering
- 6/28/06
Q:
I want a
flooring
product
that is
long-lasting
and made
of natural
materials.
Any suggestions?
Anonymous 6/28/06
A:
Ceramic
tile can
add function
and style
to your
floors.
You can
create unique
designs
in your
foyer, classic
looks in
your library
or contemporary
patterns
in your
kitchen.
It's easy
to clean
and maintain.
Although
some styles
offer easy
installation
options,
professional
installation
is recommended.
Cummings
Floor Covering
- 6/28/06
Q:
I'd like
a floor
in my kitchen
that matches
the overall
color scheme.
What type
of flooring
will work?
Anonymous 6/28/06
A:
Vinyl sheet
flooring
combines
dramatic,
authentic-looking
visuals-like
slate or
limestone-
with durability
and easy
maintenance.
It d=comes
in a variety
or prices,
styles and
colors.
There's
no waxing,
polishing
or buffing
required
for today's
vinyl flooring.
Plus, it's
comfortable-it
"gives"
when you
walk on
it, providing
cushioning.
And plates
and glasses
are less
likely to
break when
they fall
on this
flooring
than on
other types.
Because
vinyl flooring
is wear-resistant,
it works
well for
kitchens
(and bathrooms.)
Cummings
Floor Covering
- 6/28/06
Q:
I'm considering
putting
hardwood
floors in
my living
and dining
room. What
exactly
is "hardwood,"
and what
are the
advantages?
Anonymous
- 6/28/06
A:
"Hardwood"
applies
to wood
flooring
that is
made entirely
of wood,
through
and through.
Solid hardwood
is just
that- 100
percent
solid wood,
which is
normally
nailed or
stapled
to a wooden
sub-floor.
Most are
3/4-inch
thick. Engineered
hardwood
is also
100 percent
wood. It's
manufactured
by permanently
bonding
together
multiple
layers of
solid wood
in a cross-ply
construction.
Engineered
hardwood
is designed
to have
superior
strength
and moisture/humidity
resistance.
It can be
installed
over wood,
concrete
or an existing
floor. Engineered
hardwood
is an excellent
choice for
the Minnesota
climate,
which has
extreme
variations
in temperature
and humidity.
Hardwood
increases
in value,
never goes
out of style,
and is strong
and resilient.
With proper
care, it
can last
a lifetime.
It's easy
to care
for and
is made
from an
abundant,
renewable
resource.
Cummings
Floor Covering
- 6/28/06
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