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		<title>How to remove paint splatters from hardwood flooring</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Finding paint stains on hardwood flooring is a common problem; whether you’ve made a mess when redecorating or moved into a new house and discovered hardwood flooring under the carpet. Most people believe they will have to replace their paint-splattered floors or completely re-sand them, but this may not be necessary.
Try these steps for removing [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Where to start with wood flooring in your home – pt.2</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Following on from the first few steps (see pt. 1) on how to choose wood flooring, it’s now time to think about the practicalities of installing it. 
Here are the next few steps to consider:
Step 4: Decide who will fit your wood flooring
You have an important decision to make here, as you don’t want to [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.factory-direct-flooring.co.uk/articles/where-to-start-with-wood-flooring-in-your-home-%e2%80%93-pt-2-925/</link>
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		<title>Can I install wood flooring in the basement?</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Solid wood flooring and moisture are natural enemies, which is why the material cannot be installed in certain wet or humid areas of the home. This includes kitchens and bathrooms, which are repeatedly exposed to moisture and excessive water vapour. If wood flooring is installed in these places, it is likely that it will become [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Where to start with wood flooring in your home – pt.1</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Once you’ve decided you want wood flooring in your home, it can be a little overwhelming to figure out what to do next. Wood flooring is a big investment, so you want to ensure you get it right. 
Follow these steps to get your started on your wood flooring journey:
Step 1: Make plans
Unless you are [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Can I change the colour of my hardwood flooring?</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The most attractive aspect of hardwood flooring for most people is its durability. It is a long-term investment that will increase the value of your home whilst also looking beautiful for many, many years. 
This enduring character, however, means that you can’t radically change the design of a room containing wood flooring on impulse. This [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Balancing period style décor with contemporary living</title>
		<description><![CDATA[When starting off a new interior design project, having a clear and strong idea of the look you want to achieve is great. However, you mustn’t forget about practicality.
For example, some people have it fixed in their heads that they want an authentic period style (Victorian, Georgian, Edwardian) in their homes, but they often find [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.factory-direct-flooring.co.uk/articles/balancing-period-style-decor-with-contemporary-living-915/</link>
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		<title>Are wooden floors in young children’s rooms a good idea?</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Decorating a room for a new baby or young child can be really tricky, as you want to make sure the space is suitable as well as looking nice. The first place to start is with flooring, where there are two main choices.
Carpet vs. wood flooring
Many people choose carpets for baby’s rooms because they believe [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.factory-direct-flooring.co.uk/articles/are-wooden-floors-in-young-children%e2%80%99s-rooms-a-good-idea-913/</link>
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		<title>Wooden flooring for office environments</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Wooden flooring doesn’t just have to be used in homes; it can also be used in commercial and retail establishments to great effect. Because wooden flooring has a warm, luxurious feel, it can be used to great effect to create an ambience of wealth and lavishness.
Wooden flooring can work really well to boost the office [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.factory-direct-flooring.co.uk/articles/wooden-flooring-for-office-environments-911/</link>
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		<title>What types of flooring can be sanded down?</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Hardwood flooring has many benefits, but perhaps the best thing about this type of flooring is that it can be sanded down and refinished, removing the need or expense of replacing the floor. If you have already got a hardwood floor installed in one of your rooms, and it was installed before you moved into [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.factory-direct-flooring.co.uk/articles/what-types-of-flooring-can-be-sanded-down-909/</link>
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		<title>The tools used to fit a wooden floor</title>
		<description><![CDATA[You only need a few tools to fit a wooden floor, but if you haven’t got them, the job can take a lot longer than anticipated. We thought we would compile a list for you so you can see if there is anything you need to add to your toolkit before you start the job.
•	Mitre [...]]]></description>
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