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Installation Guides

Travertine Tile Installation Tips

August 5, 2010

Travertine is a natural stone tile, imported from many countries all over the world. Installing travertine is much like installing any other tile, though it is important to practice care. The installation steps include: preparation, laying the tile, and grouting it to keep it all together. Travertine can be installed for countertops, flooring, and walls. [...]

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Installing Moldings & Trim

March 30, 2010

For a professional, finished look to your floor, you’ll need to consider moldings, trims, and transitional pieces. The purpose of molding is to cover edges, camouflage expansion spaces, and bridge surfaces where wood ends and other types of flooring begin, like tile or carpet. Engineered flooring often comes with matching trim, but for solid wood [...]

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Installing a Hardwood Floor

March 30, 2010

Installing a hardwood floor yourself can save you a lot of money – if you know what you’re doing. Improper preparation and installation can lead to warping and buckling, which will ruin flooring that might otherwise remain beautiful and durable enough for your grandchildren’s grandchildren to grow up on. The most important thing you can [...]

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How to Install A Bamboo Floor

March 29, 2010

Bamboo floor installation is not much different from standard hardwood floor installation. For homeowners, the primary motivation for installing a bamboo floor is to save money. It can be installed in half the cost by doing it yourself. Installing a bamboo floor can be an easy weekend project. READ COMPLETELY BEFORE STARTING INSTALLATION. Installing Over [...]

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How to Install Laminate Flooring

March 29, 2010

Preparing For a Laminate Flooring Installation Preparing for a laminate flooring installation is a simple way to achieve the most efficient use of your time. There are three important issues to think about before the day of laminate installation: Furniture, appliances and fixed objects. Furniture: Remove all your furniture and other objects from the job [...]

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