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		<title>Custom designed flooring &#8211; in the abstract</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 23 Dec 2009 00:20:05 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Barry Carlton</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Have you noticed that almost everyone&#8217;s home looks alike? People have the same carpet, the same tile or stone (in the same colors), the same vinyls (again in the same colors). Yet, with a little imagination and with most of the same products, a truly custom floor can be designed to fit anyone&#8217;s home and [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Have you noticed that almost everyone&#8217;s home looks alike? People have the same carpet, the same tile or stone (in the same colors), the same vinyls (again in the same colors). Yet, with a little imagination and with most of the same products, a truly<span id="more-143"></span> custom floor can be designed to fit anyone&#8217;s home and personality.</p>
<p>Whether a geometric design pleases your eye, or, something abstract is what grabs your attention, most carpets, tiles, vinyls, and linoleum offer a comprehensive color palette for you to design with. Combine, intertwine, create, explore. Make your home yours, and yours alone. Express your uniqueness, your personality. Too many of us are willing to be the cookies in a cookie cutter society.</p>
<p>You are an individual.  You are unique! Express that!!!</p>
<p>Consider some examples:</p>
<div class="aligncenter"><img class="size-medium wp-image-145" title="Follow the yellow brick road" src="http://www.linomaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/work-1351-200x300.jpg" alt="Follow the yellow brick road" width="200" height="300" /> <img class="size-medium wp-image-146" title="Follow the yellow brick road" src="http://www.linomaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/work-1342-200x300.jpg" alt="Follow the yellow brick road" width="200" height="300" /></div>
<p>The above example shows an abstract design in a small kitchen. This client wanted an abstract &#8216;pathway&#8217; from door to doorway. The washer and dryer sit on the &#8216;teardrop&#8217; area. This client did not have a definite pattern in mind, together we brain stormed until she was pleased with the final sketch.</p>
<p>The following shows another abstract in a &#8220;Moxie Java&#8221; coffee bistro in Boise Idaho. In this case the client drew her design on the floor and was very exacting in the proper placement of the curves.</p>
<div class="aligncenter"><img class="size-medium wp-image-157" title="Marmoleum Swoops and Swirls in Moxie Java, Boise Idaho" src="http://www.linomaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/Work-157-Marmoleum-Swoops-and-Swirls2-300x200.jpg" alt="Marmoleum Swoops and Swirls in Moxie Java, Boise Idaho" width="300" height="200" /></div>
<div class="aligncenter"><img class="size-medium wp-image-158" title="Marmoleum Swoops and Swirls in Moxie Java, Boise Idaho" src="http://www.linomaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/Work-158-Marmoleum-Swoops-and-Swirls1-300x200.jpg" alt="Marmoleum Swoops and Swirls in Moxie Java, Boise Idaho" width="300" height="200" /></div>
<p>And finally we have a geometric design, again designed by the client. She found her idea in an architectural magazine and modified to fit her kitchen and dinette area. Her scaled design was easily transferred much to her delight.</p>
<div class="aligncenter"><img class="size-medium wp-image-148 " title="Eating area leading into kitchen on left" src="http://www.linomaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/h-work-200x300.jpg" alt="Eating area leading into kitchen on left" width="200" height="300" /> <img class="size-medium wp-image-149" title="Kitchen with a custom geometric design" src="http://www.linomaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/i-work-300x200.jpg" alt="Kitchen with a custom geometric design" width="300" height="200" /></div>
<div class="aligncenter"><img class="size-medium wp-image-150" style="vertical-align: top;" title="A side angle view of the kitchen" src="http://www.linomaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/j-work-300x200.jpg" alt="A side angle view of the kitchen" width="300" height="200" /> <img class="size-medium wp-image-151" title="One more angle of the kitchen area" src="http://www.linomaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/k-work-200x300.jpg" alt="One more angle of the kitchen area" width="200" height="300" /></div>
<p>All of the above examples were installed using Marmoleum. However, almost any floorcovering can be a creative adventure.</p>
<p>So have fun, play, and express yourself!</p>
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		<title>Handcrafted Marmoleum Custom Insets</title>
		<link>http://www.linomaster.com/2009/handcrafted-marmoleum-custom-insets-98/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 18 Dec 2009 06:26:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Barry Carlton</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[In late 2009, this custom Marmoleum floor was commissioned to be installed in a kitchen/dinette and stairwell. The home was built in the mid 1950&#8242;s, and has a very old set of concrete stairs that was to be installed with Marmoleum, coved with a clean looking retro &#8220;scribe to&#8221; stair nosing. The stairs required a [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In late 2009, this custom Marmoleum floor was commissioned to be installed in a kitchen/dinette and stairwell. The home was built in the mid 1950&#8242;s, and has a very old set of concrete stairs that was to be installed with Marmoleum, coved with a clean looking retro &#8220;scribe to&#8221; stair nosing. The stairs required a significant amount of preparation, as can be seen in the &#8220;before&#8221; pictures. The homeowners/clients demonstrated extraordinary patience with the processes required to<span id="more-98"></span> complete this custom installation in a manner that will be enjoyed for years to come.</p>
<p>The dance steps are for the Tango. They were designed, proportioned and positioned by the homeowner.</p>
<p>The actual steps were cut out prior to installation, as were the arrowheads. The lines of the arrows were heat welded with Marmoleum camouflage welding rod.</p>
<p>Most of the installation process has been documented.</p>
<p>Please enjoy scrolling through the documentation.</p>
<p>This is the type of project that I especially enjoy crafting and sharing the clients surprise of and satisfaction with the end result. This is because they rely on me to interpret their palette, their custom design, and a piece of themselves that they are imprinting on/in their home and the lives of those who they hospitably invite into their kitchen.</p>
<p>Feel free to contact me with any questions via the email link or telephone as listed in the &#8220;<a href="http://www.linomaster.com/contact/">contact us</a>&#8221; link.</p>
<p>Green trails to you&#8230;..</p>
<p>b</p>
<p><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-100" title="work 157 concrete stairs--before 1" src="http://www.linomaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/work-157-concrete-stairs-before-11-200x300.jpg" alt="work 157 concrete stairs--before 1" width="200" height="300" /><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-101" title="work 158 finished concrete stairs with Marmo 1" src="http://www.linomaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/work-158-finished-concrete-stairs-with-Marmo-1-200x300.jpg" alt="work 158 finished concrete stairs with Marmo 1" width="200" height="300" /><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-102" title="work 159 concrete stairs-- before 2" src="http://www.linomaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/work-159-concrete-stairs-before-2-200x300.jpg" alt="work 159 concrete stairs-- before 2" width="200" height="300" /><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-103" title="work 160 finished concrete stairs with Marmo 2" src="http://www.linomaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/work-160-finished-concrete-stairs-with-Marmo-2-200x300.jpg" alt="work 160 finished concrete stairs with Marmo 2" width="200" height="300" /><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-104" title="work 161 concrete stairs--before 3" src="http://www.linomaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/work-161-concrete-stairs-before-3-200x300.jpg" alt="work 161 concrete stairs--before 3" width="200" height="300" /><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-105" title="work 162 finished concrete stairs with Marmo 3" src="http://www.linomaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/work-162-finished-concrete-stairs-with-Marmo-3-200x300.jpg" alt="work 162 finished concrete stairs with Marmo 3" width="200" height="300" /><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-106" title="work 163 concrete stairs with Marmo--close up of Dutchmen 1" src="http://www.linomaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/work-163-concrete-stairs-with-Marmo-close-up-of-Dutchmen-1-200x300.jpg" alt="work 163 concrete stairs with Marmo--close up of Dutchmen 1" width="200" height="300" /><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-108" title="Work 165 cutting the 'steps'" src="http://www.linomaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/Work-165-cutting-the-steps-200x300.jpg" alt="Work 165 cutting the 'steps'" width="200" height="300" /><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-109" title="work 166 customer's placement of dance step pattern 1" src="http://www.linomaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/work-166-customers-placement-of-dance-step-pattern-1-200x300.jpg" alt="work 166 customer's placement of dance step pattern 1" width="200" height="300" /><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-110" title="work 167 customer's placement of dance step pattern 2" src="http://www.linomaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/work-167-customers-placement-of-dance-step-pattern-2-200x300.jpg" alt="work 167 customer's placement of dance step pattern 2" width="200" height="300" /><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-115" title="work 172 .....completed steps" src="http://www.linomaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/work-172-.....completed-steps-200x300.jpg" alt="work 172 .....completed steps" width="200" height="300" /><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-116" title="work 173 close up of one arrow line" src="http://www.linomaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/work-173-close-up-of-one-arrow-line-200x300.jpg" alt="work 173 close up of one arrow line" width="200" height="300" /><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-117" title="work 174 close up of 4 (of 14) steps" src="http://www.linomaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/work-174-close-up-of-4-of-14-steps-300x200.jpg" alt="work 174 close up of 4 (of 14) steps" width="300" height="200" /><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-118" title="work 175 room view of finished steps 1" src="http://www.linomaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/work-175-room-view-of-finished-steps-1-300x200.jpg" alt="work 175 room view of finished steps 1" width="300" height="200" /><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-119" title="work 176 room view of finished steps 2" src="http://www.linomaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/work-176-room-view-of-finished-steps-2-300x200.jpg" alt="work 176 room view of finished steps 2" width="300" height="200" /><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-120" title="work 177 room view of finished steps 3" src="http://www.linomaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/work-177-room-view-of-finished-steps-3-300x200.jpg" alt="work 177 room view of finished steps 3" width="300" height="200" /><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-121" title="work 178 lower angle view of finished steps" src="http://www.linomaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/work-178-lower-angle-view-of-finished-steps-300x200.jpg" alt="work 178 lower angle view of finished steps" width="300" height="200" /></p>
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		<title>Insets That Intrigue</title>
		<link>http://www.linomaster.com/2009/insets-that-intrigue-44/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 04 Jan 2009 17:26:31 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Barry Carlton</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Ideas for creative designs and patterns in your floor are easily inset directly into linoleum, vinyl composition tile (VCT), and even some sheet vinyls. The ideas you have can be furnished as a full sized template/pattern or a template or drawing to be resized by us. We can also create custom insets for you, using [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Ideas for creative designs and patterns in your floor are easily inset directly into linoleum, vinyl composition tile (VCT), and even some sheet vinyls. The ideas you have can be furnished as a full sized template/pattern or a template or drawing to be resized by us. We can also create custom insets for you, using<span id="more-44"></span> our design skills in combination with your input. This medium lends itself to business themes or logos superbly.</p>[[Show as slideshow]][gallery]
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		<title>Borders by Design</title>
		<link>http://www.linomaster.com/2008/borders-by-design-38/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 06 Dec 2008 21:32:23 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Barry Carlton</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Frame a room, highlight a corner, contrast a wall, window covering or countertop. A border in your floor covering adds interest and definition to your room. Borders have been used in floorcoverings since the beginning. Early rugs and mats used the existing floor as a natural border. Coverings began to be bordered in edge bindings, [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Frame a room, highlight a corner, contrast a wall, window covering or countertop. A border in your floor covering adds interest and definition to your room. Borders have been used in floorcoverings since the beginning. Early rugs and mats used the existing floor as a natural border. Coverings began to be bordered in edge bindings, fringe and even wooden frames to protect and decorate their edges.</p>
<p>Borders can fall at the outermost edges of the material, or it can be inset from the perimeter. Some borders are doubled or tripled for added effect. Borders can be used in any flooring material, using a variety of techniques. In combination with insets,<span id="more-38"></span> your flooring can be unique, stylish and the talk of your neighbors and associates.</p>
<p>We can work with you to design a beautiful, one-of-a-kind border for your rooms. Whether in a commercial or personal setting, your borders will add style and function to your spaces. All border work is fully guaranteed and will be crafted with the highest standards. Please view the images below as examples of the work of a true master. <a href="http://www.linomaster.com/contact/">Contact Barry</a> to inquire about applying borders to your existing or new floor.</p>[[Show as slideshow]]]]></content:encoded>
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