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Floor of the month April 2009


This month, the floor of the month award goes to Timeless Textures hickory butternut. If you are looking for a floor that is both durable and reasonably priced, this is the one for you. Made by Forest Accents, This engineered hand-scraped hardwood floor is 9/16" total thickness and is 5 inches wide. This product features a 3mm wear layer and carries a 25-year residential finish warranty, it also has a lifetime structural warranty. This product can be glued, stapled, or floated, which makes it a versatile product for most any installation. There are several things that help this floor stand out against its competition and here is why. For one; hickory's natural character helps to hide any marring or scuff marks, the color and distressing helps to hide scratches and the hardness of hickory helps to minimize denting, when compared to other woods. The reasons I have given above make this one of the hottest selling items I have today.

When shopping for flooring, be sure to compare apples with apples. Remember not all floors are created the same. When you compare this product to its competition you will find that its value and function will be hard to beat. If you would like to see other products made by this company, please visit www.forestaccents.com. For pricing and other information please consult your local flooring retailer.
Thanks,
The Floor Man

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