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Entryways, Mudrooms & Laundry Rooms

Is it the main entrance you use many times a day? If so, choose durable flooring. If it's utilized for special occasions, you may decorate in a more formal style. Ease of cleaning is always an important consideration for any entryway - no matter how much or little it is used.

Laminate floors are incredibly durable, easy to care for and come in a wide variety of realistic stone and wood flooring designs. If you love the look of real hardwood but are concerned with the upkeep then laminate floors are the answer. If you are concerned with tearing up old flooring or are budget-minded than laminate flooring may be a great choice for you.

PROS:
• Can imitate a wide variety of other

types of flooring
• Easily installed
• Extremely durable
• Stain resistant

CONS:
• Sound may appear "unreal"

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Ceramic Tile has been around for centuries and with today's technology manufacturers have created new design and application possibilities that were not available a decade ago. If you have never used ceramic tile before or it has been a long time since you have done so, you will be amazed at the wide selection of colors, sizes, shapes and new textures that are now available.

PROS:
• Good looks
• Style & color range
• Porcelain is particularly tough
• Glazed is minimal maintenance

CONS:
• No resilience
• Hard & cold to the touch
• Grout should be sealed periodically

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Vinyl

Luxury Vinyl Tile

Luxury Vinyl Tile : LVT Tile has finally come into the 21st Century. Now you can have allthe advantages of a ceramic tile floor with performance features designed to meet today's demanding lifestyles. LVT is warmer to the touch, more comfortable underfoot, and faster and easier to install than traditional ceramic tile. You can even choose to install LVT with grout or without it. The final design is up to you! LVT is the intelligent choice for today's lifestyle.

PROS:
• Warmer and more comfortable

underfoot than ordinary ceramic
• Installation options - install with or

without grout
• Resists chipping and cracking
• Extremely durable and easy to maintain
• Lifelong Limited Warranty Against

Fade, Stain and Wear Out

CONS:
• Requires professional installation

to get warranty.
• Grout should be sealed periodically

if used
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Hardwood

Hardwood Flooring has a deep, rich look that adds warmth and charm to any room in the home. This time-tested flooring has proven itself over the centuries and continues to be a favorite of homeowners worldwide.

PROS:
• Various species, types, patterns

and styles
• "Rich" appearance
• Simple installation
• Mixes with any period style

CONS:
• Requires frequent maintenance
• Noisy
• Can be readily scratched & dented

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Sheet Vinyl: Perhaps the most common choice today, sheet vinyl comes in a huge array of colors and patterns. Sheet vinyl is attractive, highly water resistant, and very affordable, and since it's available in both 6- and 12-foot widths, many entryways can be done without a seam.

PROS:
• Good looks
• Easy care
• Wide variety textures/colors
• Water-resistant in sheet form
• Soft underfoot in many instances
• Can imitate more expensive floor coverings

CONS:
• Less expensive grades may discolor with age
• Susceptible to nicks and dents
• Can look artificial
• Nonabrasive cleaners only

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