Compared to alternative materials, flooring options like engineered wood and polished concrete provide enhanced durability, design flexibility, and ease of installation. Innovations like moisture-resistant wood treatments and click-lock technology in laminate make these options more versatile and accessible to projects of any scale.
Precision and Detail: Flooring Specifications
Architects, specifiers, and building consultants require detailed technical documentation when choosing flooring. Each product comes with specific attributes:
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Laminate Flooring - 148
Laminate is a floor covering that appears similar to hardwood but is made with a plywood or medium density fiberboard core with a plastic laminate top layer. Laminate may be more durable than hardwood, but cannot be refinished like hardwood.
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Wood Flooring - 373
Many different species of wood are fabricated into wood flooring in two primary forms: plank and parquet. Hardwoods are typically much more durable than softwoods. Wood is a common choice as a flooring material and can come in various styles, colors, cuts
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Carpeting - 76
Whether you choose a room-size loose-laid or wall to wall permanently installed over a cushion, this soft floor covering, offers many practical advantages.
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Vinyl/Resilient - 173
Discover how resilient and vinyl flooring blends beauty and functionality. Perfect for kitchens, bathrooms, and living spaces, it offers a wide range of design options.
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Area Rugs - 204
For spreading personality around a room, the area rug has few rivals. What could be more elegant than an heirloom quality Oriental area rug atop a gleaming hardwood floor, or more charming than a handcrafted braided area rug on timeworn pine planks.
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Specialty Floors - 222
Whether it’s flooring for an exercise facility, a new athletic surfaces for a school, a slip resistant, anti-fatigue floor for a manufacturing facility, or an industrial seamless fluid applied floor, there is a speciality floor for every environment.
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Ceramic/Porcelain - 785
Hard flooring (not to be confused with "hardwood") is a family of flooring materials that includes concrete or cement, ceramic tile, glass tiles, and natural stone products.
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Mats/Runners - 455
Discover the perfect mats and runners to enhance any room. From stylish designs to practical solutions, find quality options for every need.
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