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Guide to Different Types of Natural Stone Veneer and Thin Brick Veneer for Accent Walls

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One of the best ways to refresh your interior design is with an accent wall.

The Benefits of Brick Fireplace Refacing

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Brick fireplace refacing can be a great way to give any room in your home an instant facelift without having to completely replace it.

A Quick Guide to Hardwood Floor Restoration

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In this blog post, we'll discuss the basics of hardwood floor repair, sanding, recoating, and refinishing - what they are and why it's important for homeowners to be aware of these processes.

3 Benefits of Using Stone Veneer in Your Home

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Here are three reasons to consider using stone veneer in your home.

Stone Accents in the Bedroom – Ideas and Tips

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It is well known that one of the easiest and most popular ways to emphasize the style of your home is with stone accents. But is stone a proper option for a bedroom?

Stone Siding Types for Your Home

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If you want to achieve a distinct look for your home, you may consider a stone siding. The main types of stone siding are natural stone siding, solid stone siding, manufactured stone siding, and faux stone siding. There are both pros and cons of each type of stone siding, so you will choose one of them according to your priorities and requirements.

Manufactured Stone Veneer vs Natural Stone Veneer

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When in need of texture and accents on the exterior or the interior of the home, homeowners, designers, architects, and builders often opt for stone veneer. You may have seen beautiful displays of stone veneers on fireplaces, interior accent walls, house facades, walls and columns.

Brief History of Manufactured Stone Veneer

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Stone veneer is a thin layer of stone used as decorative facing material. It was first developed in the 19th century, but there were also much earlier examples - as early as the Roman Empire, where even parts of the Roman Coliseum were made out of marble veneer.

How and Where to Install Your Hardwood Flooring

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Hardwood flooring is installed plank by plank. Engineered hardwood flooring is relatively new to the market and it is designed to be easier to install. It is generally composed of two layers, a hardwood one on the surface and a thicker plywood one as a core at the bottom.