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Article: Hardwood is hip homeowner's preferred selection underfoot
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- Oakland Tribune
- Article date:
- August 23, 2003
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HARDWOOD -- Earth's oldest flooring material next to dirt -- has
resurfaced as the trendiest thing to tread on in American homes.
Although carpet continues to dominate flooring, hardwood has seen
a surge of interest during the past decade. From the pages of
consumer home magazines to the aisles of home improvement centers,
hardwood is being promoted as the material of the moment.
"From all of our anecdotal evidence, we know that (the popularity
of) hardwood flooring is growing," said Gopal Ahluwalia, vice
president for research with the National Association of Home Builders
in Washington. "It used to be that everyone wanted carpet in their
homes. Now all they want is wood.
"What's more, ...
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