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		<title>About Marmoleum Linoleum</title>
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We hear the terms Linoleum and Marmoleum and perhaps wonder what they are. Perhaps the best way I can say this is that Marmoleum is a trademark for a brand of linoleum just as Formica is a trademark for a brand of countertops, Pergo a trademark for a brand of laminate floors or Kleenex a [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Selective Use of Optical Brighteners</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Optical brighteners are dyes that absorb light in the ultraviolet and violet region (typically 340-370nm) of the electromagnetic spectrum and remit light in the blue region (typically 420-470nm). Optical brighteners are routinely used to enhance the appearance of paper and fabric colors, causing a &#8220;whitening&#8221; effect. The whitening makes the materials appear less yellow and [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.floorcentral.com/selective-use-of-optical-brighteners/</link>
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		<title>Cost of Floor Covering Increasing with More Expected Increases</title>
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If you are a floor covering dealer or consumer that is shopping for floor covering you may have noticed that the prices of products are going up. Most floor coverings from carpet, to vinyl and laminate are made in part or in total using synthetic materials. This hit home with me when I read a [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.floorcentral.com/cost-of-floor-covering-increasing-with-more-expected-increases/</link>
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		<title>Laminate or Real Wood Floors</title>
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Whether you have just built a new home, or are considering a change to your current flooring, perhaps you are intrigued by the addition of wood. There is nothing more classic than hardwood floors. It is found in the most expensive of homes and lends a certain charm to every room. Real wood flooring, while [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.floorcentral.com/laminate-or-real-wood-floors/</link>
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		<title>Carpet Pooling, Water Marking, Pile Reversal</title>
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by Terry Weinheimer, The Weinheimer Group LLC
Pooling and water marking are forms of shading and pile reversal that the pile of a carpet can experience. Pooling and watermarking are one of the most aggravating and most understood problems in the carpet industry.  Pooling can truly result in rapid ugly out of carpet. To pool [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Some Answers to Frequently Asked Wood Floor Questions</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Considering a new hardwood floor? Here are some answers to frequently asked hardwood questions that have been provided to us by the American Hardwood Information Center.
Does sunlight lighten or darken a floor&#8217;s color? Does it depend on the species, the stain or the finish? 
The ultraviolet rays that can burn and age our skin will [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.floorcentral.com/some-answers-to-frequently-asked-wood-floor-questions/</link>
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		<title>Checks in Wood Veneer</title>
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Understanding and Minimizing Veneer Checking on Furniture Panels
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Craig L. Forbes
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		<title>Learning How to Lay Ceramic Floor Tile the Right Way</title>
		<description><![CDATA[by Rashel Dan
Raring to start working on your own ceramic floor tile project? Get ready to learn the basics of how to lay ceramic floor tile right here and make that beautiful ceramic tile floor that you and your family have always wanted! So, get your tiling tools ready, put on your safety goggles and [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.floorcentral.com/learning-how-to-lay-ceramic-floor-tile-the-right-way/</link>
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		<title>Game Room Renovating With Cork Flooring</title>
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by Tom Willmar
In some grand design scheme, builders constantly put the family room, often known as the game room, directly above the living room or master bedroom. This means the sound of running feet, blaring movies and incessant beeps from video games travel through the thin floor boards and into the rooms where adults are [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.floorcentral.com/game-room-renovating-with-cork-flooring/</link>
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		<title>Facts About Epoxy Floor Coverings</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Written by Thomas MacIntosh; 
When concrete floors are painted with an epoxy coating we get what is known as the epoxy flooring. Also referred to as polymer seamless floors, these floorings are used as a replacement for concrete sealants. They either have a clear or colored finish. More popular in industries, epoxy flooring is also [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.floorcentral.com/facts-about-epoxy-floor-coverings/</link>
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