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Flooring Articles

This section contains a collection of articles that provide information regarding flooring construction and home improvement projects.

• Ceramic Tile Care and Maintenance
  Ceramics are inorganic, non-metallic materials that have been subjected to heat treatment. Material used is clay that contains a large amount of silicates. Tiles used in the home are set in a thin plaster-like substance called grout.
  
  
• Granite Floor Care and Maintenance
  Unlike marble, granite is a relatively hard, non- porous, natural stone. It is relatively unaffected by most chemicals. However, I would not recommend harsh, caustic chemicals on it.
  
  
• How To Select Scraped/Distressed Hardwood Flooring
  Hand-scraped and Distressed hardwood floors are becoming a popular choice in today’s upscale homes and commercial buildings. These floors are a newer trend but are rooted in history.
  
  
• Ten Things You May Not Know About Selecting Hardwood Flooring
  If you want your home to look like everyone else’s, this is a great choice. If you want your home to be unique try hickory, cherry, walnut, white oak, maple or many others.
  
  
• Terrazzo Floor Care Maintenance
  Traditional terrazzo is made of cement and marble with extra marble chips on the surface. The cement portion is porous and quickly absorbs stains.
  
  
• Terrazzo Stain Removal
  Follow directions carefully when you use chemicals to remove stains. Always "remove the stain remover" as soon as its job has been done.
  
  
• The Marble Maintenance FAQ
  Marble is stone that is generally polished and used in fine building work, furniture, or decorative art. It may be white or colored. It is porous, and easily stained.
  
  
• The Slate Maintenance FAQ
  Slate is quarried stone used for fireplaces, hearths, and floors in the home. As slate is a porous stone material, it should be sealed. Get a special slate floor sealer from the flooring dealer or home center.
  
  
• Hardwood Floors: The Different Types and How They Can Add Value & Class To Your Home
  Article provides information on the different types of hardwood flooring including Solid Hardwood, Engineered Hardwood and Long Strip Hardwood and how to care for them.