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<DIV><STRONG><FONT size=2 face=Antique>When I remodeled I opted for rough slate
in the kitchen, baths, and laundry that is darker </FONT></STRONG></DIV>
<DIV><STRONG><FONT size=2 face=Antique>earth tones </FONT></STRONG><STRONG><FONT
size=2 face=Antique>with gray grout. I kept the grout lines small which
has really worked out well f</FONT></STRONG></DIV>
<DIV><STRONG><FONT size=2 face=Antique>or </FONT></STRONG><STRONG><FONT size=2
face=Antique>me. I like the uneven texture of the slate as the bassets and
Ruby Doo (with her bad</FONT></STRONG></DIV>
<DIV><STRONG><FONT size=2 face=Antique>hips) don't slide. The rest of
the house is done in 3/4" Brazilian Cherry which I got for</FONT></STRONG></DIV>
<DIV><STRONG><FONT size=2 face=Antique>a fabulous price that was cheaper than
laminate. I put laminate in the bedroom but </FONT></STRONG></DIV>
<DIV><STRONG><FONT size=2 face=Antique>Russell (ATB) who became incontinent in
his senior years one night left a huge puddle</FONT></STRONG></DIV>
<DIV><STRONG><FONT size=2 face=Antique>that I missed one morning and it
buckled. I love the floors now though most is covered
</FONT></STRONG></DIV>
<DIV><STRONG><FONT size=2 face=Antique>with nonslip rugs for Ruby Doo. Now
with the KOE any accident are taken out and if there</FONT></STRONG></DIV>
<DIV><STRONG><FONT size=2 face=Antique>is ever and issue I can sand and refinish
a lot before it ever has to be replaced again.</FONT></STRONG></DIV>
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<DIV><STRONG><FONT size=2 face=Antique>Droolz,</FONT></STRONG></DIV>
<DIV><STRONG><FONT size=2 face=Antique>Karen and The Dog House
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