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Not Sure About a Grass Floor? You are going to love the remarkable qualities that bamboo flooring has to offer. Bamboo is actually a grass and not a wood product, and comes in over a thousand species worldwide. How to Make that Floor ONE OF A KIND!! Installing hardwood flooring that has some texture instead of being completely smooth is a great way to add character. Try laying down hardwood flooring of multiple different widths such as 3, 5 and 6-inch widths. The Great Flooring Cover Up! Sisal rugs are inexpensive and interesting to rest on and as well will make a good unifying background for a mixture of new and old pieces. If you are looking for an extremely hard-wearing rug, then this is definitely something you should consider when it comes to covering up your hardwood flooring. Heavy Taffic Reveals True Grit! Another good idea is to use nonskid carpet runners over wood floors and high traffic areas. Remember to vacuum these runners regularly as dirt will sometimes filter through the weave of the carpet and scratch the finish underneath. What a Tempermental Floor! Acclimation is a pre-installation process that allows your flooring material to adjust itself to the environment of its installation. Get a Grip on this Floor! Ceramic tile is considered the best flooring for basements, but make sure you put one down that has good traction. Of course, a good concrete resurfacing job with the rough texture, if you prefer it this way, is also a good way to avoid slippage on a concrete floor.