Friday, April 17, 2015

Wrought Iron Balusters Add a Sophisticated Look to Stairs


Looking for something to spice up your staircase? Consider adding wrought iron balusters! Balusters are the vertical posts which support the railings of the staircase, and can add a sophisticated touch to any home. United Flooring Group offers wrought iron balusters from Universal Stair Parts, Inc. We offer a wide array of decorative styles, including basket, scalloped, ribbon, butterfly, twisting, fluted, and many more designs. You can choose a pre-selected baluster style, or you can design your own baluster using the following link: http://www.universalstair.com/stair-design-staircase-designs.html . We have the balusters that will add pizazz and elegance to your stairs, and we utilize only top-quality stair parts, including ornamental iron, to fit most any style and budget. These balusters are finished with a black satin coat that adds to the refined, classy style. A staircase can create the first impression when guests enter your home, and upgrading from the traditional white woode
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Friday, April 10, 2015

American Scrape Hickory Flooring by Armstrong


Looking to install quality hardwood on a budget? Armstrong’s American Scrape collection might be the option for you! It is composed of ornately textured hardwood floors that are made in America and inspired by the splendor and diversity of our country’s landscape. This collection, with its different options in species, colors, and widths, offers a variety of ways to bring beautiful yet affordable style into your home. The natural beauty of American oak, hickory, cherry, and walnut gives this collection the perfect combination of durability and appeal. The American Scrape collection features stylish wide planks in an array of colors, which add to any style to create the custom look of a vintage hand-scraped floor without the steep custom price. All of the flooring in this collection is finalized and protected by Armstrong’s Lifetime urethane finish with an aluminum oxide nano coat, which is stain-and-scratch resistant. Additionally, all types in the American Scrape collection hav
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Friday, April 3, 2015

Learn About The New Trends in Bamboo Flooring


When many people think of bamboo, they think of its raw form a fast-growing grass. However, when dried, bamboo becomes as hard – if not harder – than many traditional hardwoods. This type of flooring has been around for years, but lately the flooring industry has seen a wide array of new colors and styles. There are two types of bamboo flooring: solid bamboo and strand-woven bamboo. Solid bamboo originates from a process where bamboo is cut into rectangular strips and laminated. It is considered to be “horizontal” grain if the face is shown and the strips are laminated side to side, and “vertical” grain if the same strips are laminated perpendicular and the shorter side is being viewed. Strand-woven bamboo is a newer product that is highly engineered using the inner fibers and is twice as hard as traditional bamboo. It is manufactured using a process where bamboo is cut into strips of random sizes, and then specialized adhesives are added. Then, the mixture is placed under
http://www.unitedflooringgroup.com/2015/04/new-trends-bamboo-flooring/

New Trends in Bamboo Flooring


When many people think of bamboo, they think of its raw form a fast-growing grass. However, when dried, bamboo becomes as hard – if not harder – than many traditional hardwoods. This type of flooring has been around for years, but lately the flooring industry has seen a wide array of new colors and styles. There are two types of bamboo flooring: solid bamboo and strand-woven bamboo. Solid bamboo originates from a process where bamboo is cut into rectangular strips and laminated. It is considered to be “horizontal” grain if the face is shown and the strips are laminated side to side, and “vertical” grain if the same strips are laminated perpendicular and the shorter side is being viewed. Strand-woven bamboo is a newer product that is highly engineered using the inner fibers and is twice as hard as traditional bamboo. It is manufactured using a process where bamboo is cut into strips of random sizes, and then specialized adhesives are added. Then, the mixture is placed under
http://www.unitedflooringgroup.com/2015/04/new-trends-bamboo-flooring/