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	<title type="text">Innovations in tile and choosing the ceramic tile that's right for you</title>
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				<content type="html"><![CDATA[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 these to labels and they even mean different things depending on whether you're in Europe or America. In general, porcelain is supposed to refer to a type of ceramic that is of higher quality, stronger, with better color consistency and more impervious to moisture. In reality there is a lot of gray area. It is a much better idea to choose a tile you like, and then check the specifications of the tile to make sure it is appropriate for your application, and there are standardized measures fo ... <a href="http://a-1carpetandtile.com/a-1_expert_flooring_advice/innovations_in_tile_and_choosing_the_ceramic_tile_that_s_right_for_you.en">read more</a>]]></content>
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	<title type="text">Choosing a laminate floor</title>
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				<content type="html"><![CDATA[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.&nbsp; You can still get a very basic laminate that is quite functional for less than a dollar a square foot. But now there are various steps upward from that starting point that offer unique characteristcs. My favorite laminate is called Grand Mesa. Unlike most laminates, it comes as a single plank per piece. So each plank has bevelled edges and this gives it the appearance of a real hardwood. Additionally it has a slight handscraped effect and it is wire brushed so it even feels more like natural wood.&nbsp; It ... <a href="http://a-1carpetandtile.com/a-1_expert_flooring_advice/choosing_a_laminate_floor.en">read more</a>]]></content>
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	<title type="text">The two grades of Marmoleum thickness</title>
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				<content type="html"><![CDATA[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 to eachother. That's because the 2.0 has a slightly thicker backing.&nbsp; The sheet version of the 2mm is called Marmoleum Composition Sheet, and the tile is Marmoleum Composition Tile. The 'composition' comes from that extra little backing, but the make up of the Marmoleum itself is identical.They both have similar warranties and I wouldn't hesitate to use the 2.0 in any situation except for perhaps the highest traffic commercial applications. Even then, many builders will use the 2.0 becaus ... <a href="http://a-1carpetandtile.com/a-1_expert_flooring_advice/the_two_grades_of_marmoleum_thickness.en">read more</a>]]></content>
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