We spend quite a bit of time in our bathrooms. In fact, most people use their bathrooms at least an hour every day. If you're thinking an hour isn't really that much, consider that it actually adds up to 6% of the time we are awake and as much as 15% of the time we are home. With this much of our time invested in hanging out in the bathroom, it makes sense to search for beautiful and functional bathroom flooring.

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Of course, no flooring choice is perfect and tile does have some negative features.

Tile floors must be installed on a completely level surface without any lumps or holes. If they are installed on uneven surfaces, the tiles may crack from taking the full weight of all that foot traffic on areas that aren't level. In addition, most tile designs are grouted between tiles and there is a lot of work involved in cleaning the grouted areas.

However, despite these drawbacks, tile flooring is a durable and lovely choice.

In the past, most homeowners opted for vinyl flooring. After all, despite the fact that few of the choices were attractive, vinyl was affordable and fairly easy to install. Luckily, today's vinyl sheet and tile flooring is much more stylish. In fact, at first glance, many designs look like expensive, beautiful stone flooring.

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Several generations ago, selecting flooring wasn't much of a challenge, since hardwoods were the only available type most people could afford. While they lost popularity when newer, cheaper flooring alternatives became available, hardwoods are once more a common choice.

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One reason for the renewed popularity of hardwoods is the beauty of this flooring. Gleaming Brazilian Teak, Chinese Cherry, or American Oak flooring has an elegance and beauty that man-made materials can't compete with. In addition, new sealing methods allow homeowners to enjoy water repellent and mildew resistant wood flooring.

For people who want the look of hardwoods or expensive stone options without the hefty price tag, laminate flooring is an excellent option. Laminates are made to look like wood, marble, or slate, but are actually made with a layer of clear resin over a paper layer that looks like the real thing, adhered to two foundation layers.

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Laminate is a durable, low maintenance option. This material can be made to look like almost any flooring option and are a great choice for an odd sized room, since they can be custom cut and designed for that space.

Finally, there is the oldest flooring option of all - slate, marble, or other real stone materials. Stone was used in the Roman baths and still is holding up several thousand years later. Stone is stain resistant and can be cleaned with most cleaning products.

Of course, all that beauty and durability does come at a price. Stone is usually pricier than other bathroom flooring choices. However, since it will not need to be replaced over the years like some other materials, it can actually be a good investment.

Now that you know the options, you're ready for the fun part. You get to choose the right flooring for your home.

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There would seem based my own experience that there is a lot of confusion amongst the general public and some builders as to what sealing natural stone actually means.

When we talk about sealing a surface we normally mean that an impenetrable barrier is painted on or applied in some way. For example tiled floors are often sealed to give them added protection and make them shine. To do this a series of coats of emulsion polish are applied to the surface and allowed to dry. This seals the floor and gives it protection. Other surfaces such as wood are often sealed with a coating of a polyurethane product. This adds strength to the surface and protects it. Many other normally porous surfaces can be sealed with a layer that sits on the surface acting as a barrier to penetrative agents and gives protection also.

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Whatever sealant is used it simply fills up the spaces between the crystals it does not cover the surface of the stone. Its purpose is simply to delay the penetration of liquids into the stone. So if corrosive materials get onto the stone then it will be damaged. Stone sealants do not form a protective 'seal' on the surface of the stone. Consequently stone is only protected from absorbing liquids. It is not protected from surface damage.

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Marble is one of the commonly-preferred natural stones for use in many residential and building applications. This natural stone material is suitable for flooring and other tiling and architectural purposes.

At present, there are many varieties of marble floor tiling materials to be chosen from, with each offering unique designs, shades and color patterns. These tiles also range from being polished, tumbled or honed. These materials could easily be sourced from tile dealers, home depot shops and on the Internet as well.

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Honed marble tiles are materials generally utilized to give more floor traction, while polished tiles are used to provide a more elegant look to homes or offices. However, these types could become slippery when wet, and may necessitate the placement of mats to prevent accidents like slipping.

Tumbled marble is quite a popular choice these days, and is usually sought after for its old-world, rustic appearance and feel, and is quickly becoming a popular design pattern for a lot of homeowners today.

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Marble, whether for bathroom or living room tiling, has different varying sizes and measurements , and they could usually range from 305 x 305 mm to 500 mm and more. The tile finish could also vary from being either polished, gauged or beveled.

This natural stone material, like limestone, could cost starting from $5 to $20 per square foot, and is a sought-after material for higher-priced home renovations. These types of tiles are seen to offer more than just elegance and durability, as well as its ornate and refined beauty. Historically, these materials have been raised firmly in the annals of architecture and design, and were usually seen as potent symbols of affluence, sophistication and artistry.

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Suitable For Most Home Applications

This natural stone material is generally suited for installation in bathrooms, kitchens, foyers and hallways, and will generally withstand everyday wear and tear, as well as heavy volumes of traffic, although it requires a regular maintenance and shining routine to help it last longer.

Though the cost of using this flooring material may be a bit high, especially when the materials are sourced from overseas, you could find a suitable local dealer if you take some time to research and shop around your area for the most affordable and lucrative choices. Do some comparisons, and research around first before buying one, so that you would be able to find the most suitable price ranges, and get only good-quality flooring materials for your home.

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Marble has always been noted to be a durable, tough and elegant material for home flooring purposes. As tiles for the home, these can effectively create a more appealing, unique and elegant shine and glow to the floors of your home.

Using these materials also helps enhance the overall look and appeal of the room where it is installed, and will surely help increase your homes resale value, whenever you wish to put it up for sale someday. Whenever these tiles are installed in the right manner, you only need to pay minimal attention to properly maintaining the elegant appeal of this unique flooring material.

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Cutting stone, granite and marble for use in interior design is an easier task today. Modern stone saws are now designed on computers, and come with features such as laser guides, adjustable legs and water pumps to ensure accurate, comfortable, and low cost cutting. Some electric tile saws are also wet tile saws that offer better precision.

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For cutting large marble and granite slabs, stone saws are used. There are 2 main varieties of stone saws - overhead rail saws and track saws. The overhead rail saws are more expensive. But they let you cut your slabs with more comfort. Some saws come with adjustable legs and you can adjust these according to your height.

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You can cut 10' slabs of granite and marble in just a minute and a half using the Imer 1000 stone saw. These saws use a water pump to cool the blade down. The adjustable cutting head can make quick plunge cuts apart from L cuts. This stone saw comes with a folding stand and side cutting table. The stone saw also has 4 adjustable legs, a slide out water tray and a bright red safety stop switch. Due to the ease of use features and the affordable price, this stone saw is now a top choice for professionals and new users alike.

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A fast way to make a dramatic change to your kitchen is to install new kitchen countertops. A countertop overhaul can be as simple as installing new material on your already existing counter or as involved as having completely new counters made.

One of the hardest choices is picking out of the seemingly endless list of materials just exactly what your new kitchen countertops will be made of. There is stone, stone-synthetic composite, completely synthetic material, plastic laminate or ceramic tile.

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Plastic laminate, tile, and synthetic kitchen countertops will scratch, so be sure to use a cutting board. Granite countertops don't scratch, but they do need periodic resealing. Stone-synthetic composite countertops don't need to be resealed and many claim they are as scratch resistant as granite.

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There are a few reasons for the popularity of synthetic kitchen countertops. For example, when they are installed, no seams are visible. This gives a sleek finish with counters that appear cut from a single piece to fit your kitchen.

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Those with a higher budget often opt for stone kitchen countertops. There is no denying the elegant appeal of marble or Blue Perl granite with its dark grey stone and translucent chips. Granite is a particular favorite because it is extremely durable as well as elegant.

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Granite kitchen countertops are almost impossible to scratch or damage with a hot pan. Because it is a porous stone, however, granite must be periodically resealed and even sealed will stain if substances are not cleaned off fairly quickly. In the high-traffic, elegant kitchen, however, periodic resealing is a small price to pay for such durability.

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I was helping my daughter having her kitchen remodelled recently. She was having problems trying to decide on a new countertop material. Walking through the counters area in Home Depot gave her a few ideas, but she was still undecided when the time came to choose a month later. I decided to write out a quick comparison of all the materials and costs for her and when I was done I thought other people might find it useful as well, so here goes.

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Natural woods. Used in butcher-block style arrangement. Maple, oak and other hardwoods, make durable and elegant countertops. Pluses: Good surface for cutting foods; scratches easily repaired by sanding; easy match with wood cabinets and floors. Minuses: Requires a finish to preserve appearance, may scorch with hot cookware, allows bacterial growth, so needs regular cleaning. Not practical for entire countertop – good for small sections. Cost: $50 to $75 per foot

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Granite. Popular for their elegant and rich look, natural stone countertops will last longer than most kitchens. Pluses: Adds to value of home, hard durable surface, very heat resistant. Minuses: very expensive, requires care since it is porous and must be sealed periodically, grease will stain. Cost: 60 to $200 per foot for granite $60 to $130 per foot for marble (stains easily and not recommended for food prep countertop)

Ceramic or Porcelain Tile: This is the countertop material my daughter was replacing. While the counters were in pretty bad shape, refurbishing was an option. Tile has a comforting, classic look and is inexpensive.. Pluses: Easy to clean up after a mess. More heat resistant than laminates solid surfaces, inexpensive, unless you are thinking about custom or hand-painted tiles. Minuses: Can chip and crack easily; needs regular maintenance to keep bacteria out of grout. Scrubbing grout. Cost: $10 to $25 per foot.

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So, what countertop material did she choose in the end? For it's reasonable cost and reparability, Corian got the nod for the new kitchen. We found a color that was very close to a granite look and we also liked the ten year warranty.

Carlo_Morelli

For many homeowners, there is nothing quite like an outdoor stone fireplace design. They can dramatically change your home's landscape as well as provide a peaceful feeling. Here are some simple tips to get you started with your outdoor stone fireplace design.

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-Natural stones - This is the most common material of all outdoor fireplace design. You have the ability to pick from an endless array of natural stones that you can use any way you see fit.

They can be used in the entire fireplace design or only in certain parts of the fireplace. For example, you could have a stone fireplace with a wood mantle or a stone mantle if you desire.

Stone is a very low maintenance material that only requires water sealing every few years. It is also extremely durable.

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-Cultured stone - This is another option for any outdoor stone fireplace design. The difference with this type of stone is that it is a cast stone. This means its lighter, can be made into different sizes, and it is much easier to handle and set in place. If you haven't looked at this option you might want to.

- Marble/Limestone/Slate/Granite - These are all other popular materials for an outdoor fireplace. Marble is expensive, but has a multitude of design capabilities. Granite works well due to its ease in being cleaned as well as the fact that it is the ultimate in no maintenance.

A stone outdoor fireplace design is one of those areas where you can really use your imagination with. There is no "one" set option, only what you would like.

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The question today isn't so much what's on your countertop as what is your countertop made of? Right now my answer would be laminate, but I'm dreaming of the day when I can say marble. Or maybe even recycled glass-really!

If marble's more your style than recycled glass, here are some traditional countertop choices. (The innovative ones are below, so keep reading!)

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Ceramic Tile. Counters topped with vitreous tile can accept hot pots and pans without scorching and resist moisture from splashes around sinks. The variety of ceramic tile sizes, shapes, and colors makes it perfect for adding style to your kitchen. Just keep in mind that installing ceramic tile can be labor-intensive and pricey. And you'll have to work to keep those grout lines clean.

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Solid Surfacing. Another option if you're not quite ready to fork over the money for natural stone, synthetic surfacing resembles stone and comes in a variety of colors and patterns. It's nonporous and durable, but it can be scratched and burned (no setting hot pots directly on the countertop like you can with real stone!).

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Concrete. Countertops made of concrete are durable and easy to clean if they're sealed properly. Concrete can be colored any shade and, as a bonus, its pigmented finish is stain-resistant. Much like stainless steel, concrete is best suited for contemporary kitchens.

Butcher Block. Someday I'll have a stretch butcher-block in my kitchen. But until then I'll have to be content just writing about it. Butcher block is made from hardwood strips that are glued together. Common hardwoods used include oak, cherry, bamboo, and maple. Moisture will damage butcher block, so keep it away from sink areas. And if you finish your butcher block, make sure you choose a finish that's safe for food contact-because what good is butcher block if you aren't going to cut on it?

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Squeak Mountain Stone. These eco-friendly countertops are made from a fibrous-cement material comprised of recycled paper, recycled glass, coal fly-ash, and Portland cement. It's a great alternative to natural or quarried stone and resembles soapstone or limestone.

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Vetrazzo. These countertops are made of 85 percent recycled glass and come in a slew of fun colors. Recycled glass countertops sound breakable (or sharp!) but they're not-in fact, Vetrazzo surfaces are so smooth, they're comparable to granite. Bonus: The company sponsors a Recycle Vetrazzo program, where people can recycle their old recycled Vetrazzo countertops (yep, that's a lot of recycling going on there).

Bamboo. These cool countertops are made of solid bamboo plywood and are laminated with a formaldehyde-free adhesive.

Fusionstone. It's not eco-friendly like the other innovative countertops mentioned above, but Fusionstone is pretty cool. A layer of ultra-clear glass is fused to exotic stone slabs to protect the stone from scratching and stains while still showcasing its natural beauty.

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Quartz Surfacing. This material combines 93 percent quartz with 7 percent resin to create a countertop that's twice as strong as granite-can you believe that! It's more maintenance-free than granite too because it's nonabsorbent, easily wiped clean, and is insanely durable (no need to worry about scratches or stains). It is typically as expensive as the real deal though.

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Marble is a unique natural stone that has been historically associated with the development of the civilized world, as this material has been the staple for use in design and construction in ancient Rome, the Aztecs, and with the major empires in Asia, and in Europe.

The tiles and slabs crafted from marble have been frequently associated with refinement and class, and these tiling materials are best recognized for the rivulets of color that run through their earthy and rich surface.

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Marble Tiles Have Varied Colors And Patterns

Generally, marble tiles naturally vary in color, and effectively serve as an added bonus for creating stylish layouts. Genuine marble tiles have a beautiful, unique finish like no other surface, complete with all their whirling patterns and variations in shading.

However, these same unique patterns that make marble truly wonderful may be a tough task for some to properly match from tile to tile. In order to make sure that the tile's patterns properly match, tiling experts recommend having your contractor lay out the tiles over the entire surface before installing, in order for you to initially view the prospective outcomes. Your tiles should also originate from the same batch it was sourced from.

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How Experts Recommend Using These Tile Variants

According to tiling professionals, these types of tiles, just like most stone tiles, generally have higher and more thorough maintenance regimens. These materials need to be properly sealed and cleaned in a regular fashion, and you should only use a mild, or manufacturer-approved detergent or product

Also, ensure that you never set your drink, especially some acidic juice, down on a marble surface, as it will leave a ring, and quickly wipe off any spills that can stain or etch the tile's porous surface. Tiling experts also recommend that you hire an expert installer when laying-out these materials, since these tiles generally cost from around $5 to $15 per square foot.

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Special Cleaning Methods For This Tile

When these types of tile variant become dull, they can be restored to their earlier shine and gloss by utilizing a commercial marble cleaner and polish. Most companies these days manufacture and sell polish-cleaners that are often utilized on softer imported marbles, which are also considered safe for use in harder U.S. marble variants. Putty powder or tin oxide can also be utilized in polishing either dulled or etched surfaces, by rubbing on them with a damp cloth, or preferably using an electric polisher for buffing.

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According to interior design consultants, marble is to the home as diamond jewelry is to women. These natural stone materials are considered to be timeless, classic and luxurious materials. Apart from its innate beauty, some even argue that this natural stone stands out from the rest, and is truly perfect for application in homes.

Some individuals sometimes often confuse marble for granite; however the two rocks are very different. Experts say that you can easily notice the difference between marble and granite, as marble will have streaks of color running through it, which is referred to as veining, while granite has flecks of color and has no veins.

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This unique, exotic stone is frequently referred to as a rebellious alternative to the ordinary, uninteresting granite standard of stonework, because of its similar strength and resistance to weathering.
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Sizes
Slate is a stone naturally mined from stone quarries and mountains worldwide. This material, when removed, looks like sizable boulders of rock. These boulders are finished into square shapes, and then cut into sizes and forms that can be easily used.

Slate tiles are available in standard sizes of 12 inches by 12 inches. Other tiles, however, are available in 16-inch, or even 24-inch squares. These tiles can often be found in thicknesses of one-half to three-fourths inches deep. Sizes larger than 24 inches square are usually described as slabs. Essentially, slabs are larger, thicker, and more irregularly shaped than tiles.

Tiles can also be cut into smaller squares. In fact, a skilled fabricator is able to cut these tiles into various exotic forms, and even circles. Although most 12-inch square tiles are available in thicknesses of 3/8 inches, this number can vary slightly. Slate stones are dimensional in nature, and this affects the tile's thickness.

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Finishing
Slate tiles can be purchased with many different types of finishes.

For example, the most dimensional finish is available when clefted slate is used. This form of stone features peaks, as well as breaks, within the stone's surface. This type of finish, often described as natural, appears to have been removed directly from a mountainside. This is actually the case. Additionally, the degree of cleft present in a stone differs depending on the type of material. While some tiles are flat, they are still referred to as clefted, because they are not perfectly smooth but feature a rare bump or rise in the surface. Other tiles that have huge bumps, breaks, and crevasses are also described as clefted. Handle the stone to get a concept of the amount of cleft present. This quality will have a significant impact on how workable the stone is, or how level it would be if walked on. These stones provide the most traction and prevention against slipping.

Another type of finish is honed slate. This type of tile has been smoothed with the use of a powered sander or polisher until it is nearly flat and smooth. Honed slate often features alterations in color. Usually colors are less bright, although sometimes interesting patterns arise from the grinding down of peaks and crevasses that were previously present. These tiles are not as protective against slipping, but do provide an intermediate degree of traction.

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Slate can also be polished until it achieves a high gloss, or luster. Only certain types of slate can be polished to this extent; others can only become hi-honed.

In contrast, brushed slate is ground down only to the point where the peaks are removed from the clefts. The dimensional nature of the stone is unaffected.

Gauged tiles are leveled at the factory until each is approximately of the same thickness. Only top-quality gauged materials should be used; if tiles are not all the same size, the project will be full of gaps.
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Exterior Slate Tiles
Certain types of slate are useful for outdoor projects, while others are not. The chemical structure of the tile is the primary characteristic that defines how useful the tile will be outdoors. Red slates, for example, are not durable if used outside. The reason for this is that the red hue often results from iron oxide that has formed on the stone's surface. Iron oxide is the same compound that creates rust, and the tile responds in to iron oxide in much the same way that metal responds to rust. It tends to crumble after prolonged exposure to rain and snow.

Other factors affecting the stone's durability include its ability to absorb water, and the degree to which it tends to cleft, or split.

Any slate product that is used outdoors should be sealed with a water-resistant sealant that clogs the stone's pores. Additionally, understand that the effects of normal weathering include the dulling of colors present in natural slate tiles.

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Proper Tile Care and Maintenance
Typically, slate absorbs very little water. Therefore, stains or other liquids rarely permeate the stone's pores or damage the stone internally. Water-resistant sealants are usually applied to slate tiles during the installation process. This protects the stone against molds or stains.

Using a sealer like this also helps the slate to appear brighter, and the colors to seem more vibrant. Unless a sealant is regularly re-applied, however, the colors will tend to fade with the effects of time. In fact, tiles can even be treated with sealants yearly to provide added protection against high traffic and stains.

Slate is easily cleaned, and normally can be thoroughly cleaned with a combination of soap and water. Other soaps with stripping agents are also available at local dealers that are designed to remove deep dirt stains.

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Practical features
Slate is typically used for the construction of floors as well as counter tops. It can, however, be used for almost any home project, including back splashes or fireplace surrounds. In fact, this material is also used in a group of home decorating projects that were engineered and created by PebbleArt. It is frequently used in bathroom renovations because of its resistance to slipping and ability to conceal dirt.

These same features cause slate to be a popular material for kitchen construction as well.

Slate tiles are available in hundreds of colors. Individual colors may vary significantly from lot to lot. Carefully check the boxes when you buy them. In addition, buy one or two additional boxes, in the event that a tile breaks later. The same color, purchased later, may often be a shade or two different from the tiles in the boxes you have purchased.

Frequently, both restaurant and hotel buildings frequently are constructed with slate floors. These help to prevent falls, which can result in expensive legal proceedings.

Slate is frequently used as well for roofing materials.

Locating Slate Deposits
A significant quantity of slate can be found in certain American states, including Vermont. Frequently, however, unusual colors are quarried in places like Turkey, many South American countries, India, Turkey, or Pakistan.

Typically, boulders containing slate are mined from a stone quarry, and then sent to distributing companies in freight containers. Often, such containers hold up to millions of dollars in slate tiles. These tiles are then held at warehouses until they are purchased by architects or designers for use in home or commercial building projects.

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