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Innovations in tile and choosing the ceramic tile that's right for you

April 5, 2011
As with many home improvement materials, competition and technological innovation have led to a tremendous increase in the quality and variety of ceramic and porcelain tile.
First a quick note on ceramic vs. porcelain... there is a lot of confusion about ...

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Choosing a laminate floor

February 17, 2011
Laminate flooring manufacturers have made great strides in recent years. Laminate has always been an inexpensive alternative to hardwood, but recently the level of quality, style selection and durability have increased dramatically. 
You can still ...

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The two grades of Marmoleum thickness

February 15, 2011
Marmoleum comes in two grades. One is 2.5 mm thick and the contractor grade is 2 mm thick. The 2mm grade comes in 12 inch squares or sheet goods, just like the 2.5. The difference in thickness isn't really even noticeable when you hold the two up next ...

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