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THAN JUST A by LINDA MAZUR
Your floors are a core part of your home, setting the stage for your design and decorating. Beautifully worn, 100-yearold floors tell a story of their previous life, while still inspiring a vibe of eclecticism and current design trends. Herringbone floors feel elegant, sophisticated and well-curated. Warm toned, wide-plank floors can create an inviting and cosy vibe, while the lighter blonde tones convey a chicer, more contemporary feel. Whatever style, texture and colour of flooring you have, it has undoubtedly inspired the look and feel of your home. For several years now, we have witnessed a huge expansion in flooring products, colours and finishes. We are all familiar with traditional hardwood and engineered, but what has changed drastically is the expansion of all other flooring options. Technology has expanded and now, more than ever, the “faux” options of flooring look more and more like the real thing. Today, they are not only highly durable and waterproof, but beautifully texturized to appear natural looking while being low maintenance. From wide-
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plank laminate to vinyl composite and LVL, you are sure to find options that will surprise and impress you. If you are not familiar with some of these types of flooring, let’s explore a little further. Laminate flooring has been around for quite a while now. This is a hard surface flooring that is manufactured using material such as medium or high-density fibreboard, which forms the core. Luxury vinyl, on the other hand, is a soft surface flooring product that is flexible. It comes in a variety of installation options, providing not only a great look but comfort as well. Luxury vinyl is available in an abundance of fantastic options that have the look of wood, stone or other natural material. Vinyl composite core is still a relative newcomer to the manufactured flooring world. This flooring combines the best features of laminate and luxury vinyl. Boards are rigid planks that click together like laminate, but are constructed from a water-resistant vinyl composite material that gives them the flexibility of vinyl flooring, which can be installed anywhere… even bathrooms and laundry rooms.
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