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Wait Wut

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4. That's what I'm leaning towards.

Reply to Cleita (Reply #3)

Mon Aug 19, 2013, 02:26 PM

Aug 2013

I just need to learn about how well they take staining. I want dark floors. There is also a manufactured hardwood that comes from recycled floors and has a hardwood veneer. I'd still prefer the bamboo, though.

It'll take lots more research. We're a ways off from making an offer on the house, anyway. Landlords are being super patient.

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