Best Kitchen Paint Colors: limestone

<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: #fce5cd;"></span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="color: purple;"></span></strong></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #134f5c; font-size: large;">CREATING A FABULOUS KITCHEN</span><br /><br /><br /><br />If kitchens are the heart of the home, then special care should be given to the planning of them.  <br /><br />I'm currently working on a few kitchens, so they have been on my mind a lot.  <br /><br />I've been thinking of all the elements that make a kitchen functional, <br /><br />and all of the materials that make a kitchen beautiful, elegant or charming.<br /><br /><br /><br />The 'heart' of the home needs to be both warm and beautiful, and extremely functional.  <br /><br />If that definition doesn't include your current kitchen, what are the things you would change?<br /><br /><br /><br />Kitchens can be formal or casual - just like any other room in your home. <br /><br />It's simply a choice of materials. <br /><br /><br /><br />Kitchens can have warm woods, beautiful stone and gleaming appliances. <br /><br />A kitchen should have heart, warmth and invite you to linger a while - as well as be efficient. <br /><br /><br /><br />I had planned to do a post on kitchens...  <br /><br />But when I got down to organizing the elements that go into making a kitchen.... <br /><br />I had way too much information for one blog.<br /><br /><br /><br />So, let's start from the ground up... flooring first - <br /><br /><br /><br />WOOD<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinRe8_QDD956UXPS43Foep0uVpPYjhn3crZ84znfjqg5KWtOkVqHYAut1fGydXKQAVtfwbXKDKhbMC4p0cLalfizNoHAxGPZay11NWOhjQ_G6R570XA8aH-IDUSHI2dMxYK7qe2MFvMWtp/s1600-h/kitchen+view1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" kt="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinRe8_QDD956UXPS43Foep0uVpPYjhn3crZ84znfjqg5KWtOkVqHYAut1fGydXKQAVtfwbXKDKhbMC4p0cLalfizNoHAxGPZay11NWOhjQ_G6R570XA8aH-IDUSHI2dMxYK7qe2MFvMWtp/s400/kitchen+view1.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">There is nothing like the richness of wood to bring warmth into a kitchen.  </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">For a time, wood was considered a bad choice for an area that was prone to spills and moisture.  </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">With the quality of engineered woods, moisture is less of an issue.  </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Engineered hardwood floors are manufactured in layers glued to a plywood base and are more durable and less likely to warp if they come in contact with water.  </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">Engineered and hardwood flooring come in a wide range of plank widths, wood types and colors.  </div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">The actual top hardwood layer of engineered flooring is thin but can still be refinished once or twice in the life of the floor.  Solid hardwood usually has a durable protective finish and can be refinished many times,  if that becomes necessary.</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;">  </div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRZaGSr0ub6uwXGgFX-DgjX36uKMaQOfDPL_YIAWvDD-dsd4LGEk5-5XrdjvEyXQFEzAQ32be2aBAV3tJVKdNSrl5IOvW6fJqccBYfoY1h1I840Ou8qjGHiy56sD8zskdBXdiXvM58bK3d/s1600-h/Engineered-strip2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" kt="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRZaGSr0ub6uwXGgFX-DgjX36uKMaQOfDPL_YIAWvDD-dsd4LGEk5-5XrdjvEyXQFEzAQ32be2aBAV3tJVKdNSrl5IOvW6fJqccBYfoY1h1I840Ou8qjGHiy56sD8zskdBXdiXvM58bK3d/s320/Engineered-strip2.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">Wood flooring comes with many color and application choices </div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0cNA2Xnbkl3K5xgbWPw9G9yXmjai_LdXTMyJCfqdLpuMtLOxQQJbQRl_m2CH4JftOOUUHVn3Qh-d9iCJROwNY7h54Z4MFsTCpl-kp65ToziF1FqFCe3ZIHO_OqrcBB8YyDNhLVKh1ZdXd/s1600-h/lightwood+floor.gif" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="265" kt="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0cNA2Xnbkl3K5xgbWPw9G9yXmjai_LdXTMyJCfqdLpuMtLOxQQJbQRl_m2CH4JftOOUUHVn3Qh-d9iCJROwNY7h54Z4MFsTCpl-kp65ToziF1FqFCe3ZIHO_OqrcBB8YyDNhLVKh1ZdXd/s400/lightwood+floor.gif" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrV1jUZAI0IZIhu2kTfBpwmXoW6VPniU4MCZcAXBPuDaKDa7t3XYrVBqA_Rq4n4hWGqWXQsITOL_DrQyDrihc7fBss8VVA5ewwRDRUv_eBU8zPGa-GDRQ6Sbz5y6GP3d6QfC8YqwCi6T9i/s1600-h/PN_TRADITIONAL_VICTORIAN1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" kt="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrV1jUZAI0IZIhu2kTfBpwmXoW6VPniU4MCZcAXBPuDaKDa7t3XYrVBqA_Rq4n4hWGqWXQsITOL_DrQyDrihc7fBss8VVA5ewwRDRUv_eBU8zPGa-GDRQ6Sbz5y6GP3d6QfC8YqwCi6T9i/s400/PN_TRADITIONAL_VICTORIAN1.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhidhttQfsOZQV_EgX3zIDfPekUFbvDbIFGsUEbUDu5XTNJFJpNfPxKEbP5Lu8iXrCsL8kGO91wxOgkNbCfhGt7qcUdmsliXw_1E30wcwoEc6SaJCKKbiXl5EcaAm2R1QB6TvmmD7iO_qtv/s1600-h/10362713-c497-4f97-8f5c-abe495bdab88.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" kt="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhidhttQfsOZQV_EgX3zIDfPekUFbvDbIFGsUEbUDu5XTNJFJpNfPxKEbP5Lu8iXrCsL8kGO91wxOgkNbCfhGt7qcUdmsliXw_1E30wcwoEc6SaJCKKbiXl5EcaAm2R1QB6TvmmD7iO_qtv/s400/10362713-c497-4f97-8f5c-abe495bdab88.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Colors range from very light to ebony and can have prominent grains or be more consistent in color.  Some have a polished clean lined look, others look handhewn, rustic or antiqued.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSDqLVzC99ma4_moBk7iCPP1yE0dQEH6tr4RMf2HdmtHIfEYgUeNFEtb2haY6nYTBTjbj3QNgAM04vt7xkRy564r2wVcHY-3KTgkx13d2WlrNy0dScy5rPQ60B2jFdRtDx2OSC7IIA1XUN/s1600-h/distressed+wood+flooring1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="267" kt="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSDqLVzC99ma4_moBk7iCPP1yE0dQEH6tr4RMf2HdmtHIfEYgUeNFEtb2haY6nYTBTjbj3QNgAM04vt7xkRy564r2wVcHY-3KTgkx13d2WlrNy0dScy5rPQ60B2jFdRtDx2OSC7IIA1XUN/s400/distressed+wood+flooring1.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">There are many creative applications</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlIt5f21Fw1hcDoDrHHL9MKhYdJ9cUMBXXNO1BdTH6mS8h05mhk18Gvif_KTnEfMMIKcB1FkP_HnYhyphenhyphenXaF1vpMi9VwBK6BXZNM92h-oXNybjAjZcuyufiCRaw_YwKqzugIvAH1SEAC8yZX/s1600-h/2729413886_eb2718a549_o.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="267" kt="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlIt5f21Fw1hcDoDrHHL9MKhYdJ9cUMBXXNO1BdTH6mS8h05mhk18Gvif_KTnEfMMIKcB1FkP_HnYhyphenhyphenXaF1vpMi9VwBK6BXZNM92h-oXNybjAjZcuyufiCRaw_YwKqzugIvAH1SEAC8yZX/s400/2729413886_eb2718a549_o.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">stained into a classic checkerboard pattern</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCB4K-OFSrzLmOQqgsoy1lgLh-RR3z5encenNfpIdmuXK4fOKe4ya6_u9zSPaMg0sUz6VnqEDtuLUiXZt_Dwr-5q5raBwqXMsITk7g4AzUHCz-0JHijK2hTGcmB0nh86w3iQ2XlLJtAOHh/s1600-h/b922f3ab-ef66-4ef5-a999-d7cd3192d7c7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="267" kt="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCB4K-OFSrzLmOQqgsoy1lgLh-RR3z5encenNfpIdmuXK4fOKe4ya6_u9zSPaMg0sUz6VnqEDtuLUiXZt_Dwr-5q5raBwqXMsITk7g4AzUHCz-0JHijK2hTGcmB0nh86w3iQ2XlLJtAOHh/s400/b922f3ab-ef66-4ef5-a999-d7cd3192d7c7.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">creative inlays</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhohAmgBcqBQ4H6pwZNuHSuBt-lBn4jye3DMynO395eUIF9gOK4JrmVfgfr-srLzLR7ptOV2aDqMufwdQr95GwMGNwXNZk3mLGSEONPC2GSrunVTMUGzGOoIt4yNcfmvYJD3EnynAb-4tSe/s1600-h/22_212_Checkerboard.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="337" kt="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhohAmgBcqBQ4H6pwZNuHSuBt-lBn4jye3DMynO395eUIF9gOK4JrmVfgfr-srLzLR7ptOV2aDqMufwdQr95GwMGNwXNZk3mLGSEONPC2GSrunVTMUGzGOoIt4yNcfmvYJD3EnynAb-4tSe/s400/22_212_Checkerboard.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">painted finishes</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnR1EcoC8IYZosX5kRblOJuN9SGNtQzjueudTt0k6OAfgPl-GS4CDhdGq7EhWfCNOQLonujpKStDxMBgazI3C5PgtIesMmRCgEQtZuJ6xQ2BLtdDWqGDCwDmrrxzxutYBUxteulX-YFGDU/s1600-h/DR-furnished.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="260" kt="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnR1EcoC8IYZosX5kRblOJuN9SGNtQzjueudTt0k6OAfgPl-GS4CDhdGq7EhWfCNOQLonujpKStDxMBgazI3C5PgtIesMmRCgEQtZuJ6xQ2BLtdDWqGDCwDmrrxzxutYBUxteulX-YFGDU/s400/DR-furnished.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">stone inlays</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEit9Uo5NpxsZpLKx8__M7sVpzZ5Zr6CF6Ky0F_Kixs-GE_uHx7FJ3zpSw4IbW9bq_DTAWR-2wLoz4ItpDJVS6QDccB_R3BnZCdDY6rPjFR_cwFZWGBEGtcmELXzcEo8SMoJxITTP2dzaFMq/s1600-h/p206.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="297" kt="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEit9Uo5NpxsZpLKx8__M7sVpzZ5Zr6CF6Ky0F_Kixs-GE_uHx7FJ3zpSw4IbW9bq_DTAWR-2wLoz4ItpDJVS6QDccB_R3BnZCdDY6rPjFR_cwFZWGBEGtcmELXzcEo8SMoJxITTP2dzaFMq/s400/p206.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> tile or stone insets</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinpnFa0vzMwtZiXkMAZCp2-l-c__Qsb_96gVFkpBP2enzBqlS-Ql5ONY6E3nT0xBNG8gHWNJQRpcHCDCPwCI-m4HJoYRHwSfQAHdhwMzCLIdLmetrkwi3k76WkC_B9ROVGHkn_qoqVIUPD/s1600-h/parquet.bmp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="212" kt="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinpnFa0vzMwtZiXkMAZCp2-l-c__Qsb_96gVFkpBP2enzBqlS-Ql5ONY6E3nT0xBNG8gHWNJQRpcHCDCPwCI-m4HJoYRHwSfQAHdhwMzCLIdLmetrkwi3k76WkC_B9ROVGHkn_qoqVIUPD/s320/parquet.bmp" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> parquet (making a comeback)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">(this is actually Tori Spelling's kitchen floor)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">LAMINATE</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">A budget friendly flooring with the look of wood is laminate (pergo) flooring.  It is actually a photograph of wood on a laminate material.  It is moisture, pet and kid friendly.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgD3nNJQrAPneMk8LehzNZpkqYZTX_Eai0ed9ME2JtWzSUN76EWTtDcxgIwiyedHrCJ-oEqo7uaRFuMkt0MN1MDBa5Vh1PQ4Grn6ZPxQ7xIaFWrtrQ-bBOq9K1Fuk6tVhBjUIPTmn13XbOm/s1600-h/woodflooring.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">GREEN ALTERNATIVES - CORK AND BAMBOO</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">CORK</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Environmentally friendly and from a renewable resource, cork is a durable, thermally insulating and water resistant choice.  It's rich colors add warmth and it is easier on the feet.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.interiordesignonadime.com/things-to-consider-when-choosing-kitchen-flooring/"><img alt="kitchen-flooring-cork-flooring-mahogany-floors" border="0" src="http://interiordesignonadime.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/kitchen-flooring-cork-flooring-mahogany-floors.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">and can be applied as a solid surface plain floor or in patterns.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5_WKcx9tZYVuJ9Ms2tBiA8E5lik1WhOeEts3lI9Ogmvaz9WMqiWY23FQvmrvSPY1jOca1rCneVFfpBR107Jc0Yx4eXAGKpv7skJ1WB0KWL0WTCehD1BYNafna7CeO1JjGffSm1DEGDZhl/s1600-h/corkpattern.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="312" kt="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5_WKcx9tZYVuJ9Ms2tBiA8E5lik1WhOeEts3lI9Ogmvaz9WMqiWY23FQvmrvSPY1jOca1rCneVFfpBR107Jc0Yx4eXAGKpv7skJ1WB0KWL0WTCehD1BYNafna7CeO1JjGffSm1DEGDZhl/s400/corkpattern.jpg" width="400" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhr8MZ2MCOD0-ZoxWOtR_rr1xDTbYWX39PbKKqxwHPwQMSEgqqMbXRnjWgk2v7c5-f6WZFNuLI-tmqNpcU00MNijtbGTYEJ3rv3DcF9zS3cYaW1ajwTO_NfU_lG-XSFTbpMNFqpEa2vrerb/s1600-h/corkflooring.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="265" kt="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhr8MZ2MCOD0-ZoxWOtR_rr1xDTbYWX39PbKKqxwHPwQMSEgqqMbXRnjWgk2v7c5-f6WZFNuLI-tmqNpcU00MNijtbGTYEJ3rv3DcF9zS3cYaW1ajwTO_NfU_lG-XSFTbpMNFqpEa2vrerb/s400/corkflooring.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">BAMBOO</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Bamboo flooring is a popular choice.  Water resistant, sustainable and renewable, it also comes in a wide variety of colors and styles.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8xbGt1Y1Mdxdx692GH24TKwOG0xx7T3ZFtXIPbGQQCqWppcTbKOGvyzG-3TMgnDEwmrOYc7YGusorw6LOSREvQewhqmN7weQS0x89f9lWdIoWc-LX9w_QBVthPg5Vg0eom51l5PKy-xYh/s1600-h/bamboofloor.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-2tGgEBT0n_HCRRfL7tUnzENv5jSZxBWRg9hk3dtiK2kYumj2bmZrklZHGjL1CxBrzTkJ217VTqpfSJzTAnbfQVMBWa0SeLesFaHlPn-Ez6pkZ_dwsP44Gfd5wvFRTwazOZ1c-J4d2xTZ/s1600-h/EH-Efeso-Noce-porcelain.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" kt="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-2tGgEBT0n_HCRRfL7tUnzENv5jSZxBWRg9hk3dtiK2kYumj2bmZrklZHGjL1CxBrzTkJ217VTqpfSJzTAnbfQVMBWa0SeLesFaHlPn-Ez6pkZ_dwsP44Gfd5wvFRTwazOZ1c-J4d2xTZ/s320/EH-Efeso-Noce-porcelain.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Limestone</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0ADTZTaoVdWe1gK1xTNY7aaeLZfbiKo-RqAfzAnnrx1DFWzFUu7iwX3Iocy9GuzCZ_Xs8Z4mBxXbWk5sOx73GH-y8jOyYpxwfpRhZYXjYogqlO5XQ-5wU85CgvsOaLk8Q2V5xPLdbI-z_/s1600-h/kitchenSLATE.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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text-align: center;">Travertine </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">T<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirRdq4jJ_1bKSul8banMgOXPBSLgvRWJOPiaWfYYZL_wDebgL8Fgmc2BQhlrc6rgCPmRFzWTJ3C1csoe6h_HbHHoazK8pwdXnjLVz6v-Z1dSBkEXRwJ2oDaZBTer8Ix-xFXQQG1YcG_eIU/s1600-h/ScreenHunter_03Apr.0415.27.gif" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="267" kt="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirRdq4jJ_1bKSul8banMgOXPBSLgvRWJOPiaWfYYZL_wDebgL8Fgmc2BQhlrc6rgCPmRFzWTJ3C1csoe6h_HbHHoazK8pwdXnjLVz6v-Z1dSBkEXRwJ2oDaZBTer8Ix-xFXQQG1YcG_eIU/s400/ScreenHunter_03Apr.0415.27.gif" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="400" kt="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1gVepFPrajLbjFhYRnnNBjSLufl9tGuCZAlf-EmJvNO79knnifXmAaaJsYPlYSuMdbwPKmDADoHYaOu0FfXY0ZfEHw86zxA1yDl98-MpDiMvoEjiCVByYdUkMALR6zfxH3oRJtsgi9cSX/s400/luvly.bmp" width="265" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJc9-AUTHMV4YVV2GGnZdAlc-nVI8_IPb0L2bLN6ZSKOFBJbg7kTUPawFWXjqDWUNv3F89uvIGPes2IC98G2bCF8_OFXQChf4Imw0C1WW9Vjdut0A0YWsQhWQiGqMSFHPiEGGEEdSf6uSr/s1600-h/TILE.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" kt="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJc9-AUTHMV4YVV2GGnZdAlc-nVI8_IPb0L2bLN6ZSKOFBJbg7kTUPawFWXjqDWUNv3F89uvIGPes2IC98G2bCF8_OFXQChf4Imw0C1WW9Vjdut0A0YWsQhWQiGqMSFHPiEGGEEdSf6uSr/s400/TILE.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Travertine with inlays</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiOcqs8MF9MHf7QVi3ahVySEjW-guPA6ZEu3vtB_Pk-3eCSVlE-k8t4lHLt7dgJHDq74OEP3mFy_MkXzHinBmdVITEsESIUuBDBChTUXFAyEr6LATyx7E1WzZLoFjvE4v5kqLan90uJCQ3/s1600-h/woodandstone.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" kt="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiOcqs8MF9MHf7QVi3ahVySEjW-guPA6ZEu3vtB_Pk-3eCSVlE-k8t4lHLt7dgJHDq74OEP3mFy_MkXzHinBmdVITEsESIUuBDBChTUXFAyEr6LATyx7E1WzZLoFjvE4v5kqLan90uJCQ3/s400/woodandstone.jpg" width="400" /></a><br /><br />Travertine bordered in wood (basketweave)<br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Stone is beautiful, rich and durable.  It withstood mother nature for hundreds of years.  It will last for decades in your home.  With any stone, a good penetrating sealer is a must as stone is porous and therefore not naturally stain resistant.  No cleaners should be used other than water and when necessary a very mild soap.  </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Other than the reapplication of sealer each year (a mop-on process) a daily dusting or dry mopping is the only care required to remove the dirt and grit that can cause scratches.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">TILE</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Another choice with endless possibilities.  </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">From the antique style saltillo terracotta tiles with their warm glaze to the new, strong as iron porcelain tiles that mimic stone, tile is a beautiful and durable choice. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEji9dwKVN1AJExrz1LkaOKociYZlt7t9xyTDvB9tPxwrtJR53K5wuilIckJO1bLjB6ucexXpJ07w4knGjiJbL5UkGn2Z7eoEibM6igdTPlsOrHDlaxSumI101KoAJ_qdOcF8wALg-dEj1Qy/s1600-h/saltillo.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="216" kt="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEji9dwKVN1AJExrz1LkaOKociYZlt7t9xyTDvB9tPxwrtJR53K5wuilIckJO1bLjB6ucexXpJ07w4knGjiJbL5UkGn2Z7eoEibM6igdTPlsOrHDlaxSumI101KoAJ_qdOcF8wALg-dEj1Qy/s320/saltillo.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglZ2l4bJDh5mREtc3dG1k9luPV_giqI6BjdXcXsNF-17a4c02P3mUlnNSE5HqmgikeczIzFkgHFre628dgFBsA1TnpAMa694BotD8um1E0LYD_WNkWvcTYz6wlmXr_gs4EiZyqbFiUmIL_/s1600-h/chinois.bmp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" kt="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglZ2l4bJDh5mREtc3dG1k9luPV_giqI6BjdXcXsNF-17a4c02P3mUlnNSE5HqmgikeczIzFkgHFre628dgFBsA1TnpAMa694BotD8um1E0LYD_WNkWvcTYz6wlmXr_gs4EiZyqbFiUmIL_/s320/chinois.bmp" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Stone and tile have similar care requirements.  Tile doesn't have to be sealed, but its grout should be sealed to keep it clean - and that sealant should be reapplied from time to time.  With both products, a dropped pot can cause a chip or break - so it's good to keep some replacement tiles on hand for repairs.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">CONCRETE</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Yes, concrete...  and you won't believe that is the material used here</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeLEGt-Q2ezQ-MJ9kZZgcG02BUOknjfneSgbD40h75eoy4vBmoEHWRi3mRVP0TR1g-BP-en5nVIGbkdonyik9heYqZ7eyHUUKsQ5546r1Usk3MN0EsxnSCyl8L-03Ehs7noyNJjN9Yb_NF/s1600-h/mt-concrete-tile-kitchen.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" kt="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeLEGt-Q2ezQ-MJ9kZZgcG02BUOknjfneSgbD40h75eoy4vBmoEHWRi3mRVP0TR1g-BP-en5nVIGbkdonyik9heYqZ7eyHUUKsQ5546r1Usk3MN0EsxnSCyl8L-03Ehs7noyNJjN9Yb_NF/s320/mt-concrete-tile-kitchen.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiE6QsASKnVTon6qr9owXSgFrSTsPPaEZGTFuy-KtcEPsXslGwDWH4NBlI-CKMTFOc2n0qZUMZyrDPhLdZMqV4osx0tN65h5mAZsKSo_3IXgo6G5cEI7zLpROjNt9EnrCkAyopJHe84nrX-/s1600-h/mt-concrete-tile-den.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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Very easy care.  Susceptible to other concrete issues, such as cracks.  The floor is sealed and polished and needs minimal care.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">THE OTHERS</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">VINYL</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The old standby is still as realiable, and more durable than ever, and if you are looking to save money you can still make a beautiful floor with vinyl tiles.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFI6sSEwEsyEzp9B5Rrzhum4Ox9X5I43bLKfecyhRX-LmDqpmk8NbL5Ofp7q7sSEvpbTrFg906997w8ynzJ3XT0N9tK7Hy8tFYccPdohqGyD_2K5Hk5-5pydvu-lvfGx-0e1HA8zvX5pYE/s1600-h/How_to_Paint_a_Vinyl_Floor-Vinyl_Kitchen_Flooring.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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