Installing tile in a bathroom is well worth the effort in so many ways. It looks great, it’s durable and can stand the test of time, and thanks to its easy to install nature, many homeowners even find that doing the installation themselves is an enjoyable weekend project. Here are six of the best reasons for installing tile in a bathroom…

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There’s nothing quite as beautiful as richly detailed hardwood flooring in a home. It’s no wonder the hardwood craze has taken off so rapidly over the last decade or so – people just love the look, feel, and durability of wood flooring in their homes. Before we discuss the basics of installing hardwood flooring, there is a bit of confusion that should be laid aside.

First things first, it’s important to note the different kinds of hardwood flooring on the market today. Not every floor commonly referred to as a hardwood floor is really a true hardwood floor. In fact, these days, most new “hardwood floors” are anything but the real thing – not that there’s anything wrong with that.

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When thinking of cork flooring, it’s only natural to have the vision of the traditional wine cork material, or perhaps even the cork backing of a bulletin board in mind. Of course, if this is the look you are going for with a cork floor, you’ll have no trouble – there some really great looking natural cork flooring products on the market today. But some folks are totally surprised when they see the myriad of alternative cork flooring for the first time – everything from bright colors to patterns that resemble something you’d see done with traditional ceramic tile.

As impressive as cork floors are to look at (and as great as the feel under foot), there’s another really huge benefit to using the material too – installing glue down cork is a remarkably simple process for folks that are moderately handy! Here are the most important steps of installing adhesive cork flooring:

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