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	<title>StewartFloor Blog &#187; Brazilian Hardwood Floor</title>
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		<title>Stewartfloor Video &#8211; Sourcing to Installation in Your Home!</title>
		<link>http://www.stewartfloor.com/blog/company-news/stewartfloor-video-sourcing-to-installation-in-your-home/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 10 Apr 2011 04:03:58 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Woodman</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Company News]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Brazilian Hardwood Floor]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Brazilian Hardwood Flooring]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Stewart Floor video shows our sourcing reach to all corners of Brazil, Paraguay &#38; Peru.  From the forest to the log, sawmill to container shipment and onto prefinishing and installation in your home.  Stewartfloor is proud to be a part of your families memories.  We are happy to provide you with free expert advice, after [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.stewartfloor.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/Stewart-Floor-.mov">Stewart Floor</a> video shows our sourcing reach to all corners of Brazil, Paraguay &amp; Peru.  From the forest to the log, sawmill to container shipment and onto prefinishing and installation in your home.  Stewartfloor is proud to be a part of your families memories.  We are happy to provide you with free expert advice, after all, we own everything we sell as we purchase containers direct from our small group of family owned manufacturing partners, import with our own USDA permits and deliver product to you.  We don&#8217;t just have a nice website, this video shows you the effort we make to bring the beauty of the forest direct to you in a responsible manner and with a proven quality product.</p>
<p>Featured in this video are various <a href="http://www.stewartfloor.com">Braziian Hardwood Flooring</a> species from <a title="Brazilian Cherry" href="http://www.stewartfloor.com/species-types/brazilian-cherry-jatoba/">Brazilian Cherry</a> being prefinished to Santos Mahogany and Tigerwood installations.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Four Reasons to Buy Hardwood Flooring From Stewartfloor</title>
		<link>http://www.stewartfloor.com/blog/company-news/four-reasons-to-buy-hardwood-flooring-from-stewartfloor/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 12 Aug 2010 17:57:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Woodman</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Company News]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Brazilian Hardwood Floor]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Brazilian Hardwood Flooring]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Discount Hardwood Flooring]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[prefinished flooring]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[The Top 4 Reasons to buy your next floor from stewartfloor are:
1.  Choose from an extensive range of the highest quality 3/4&#8243; solid prefinished Exotic hardwoods with lengths upto 86&#8243;.  Lengths which are longer than many Asian imported products.
2.  Environmentally Friendly &#8211; Low impact selective logging and Lacey Act Compliant wood guarantee sustainability.
3.  Precision milling [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The Top 4 Reasons to buy your next floor from stewartfloor are:</p>
<p>1.  Choose from an extensive range of the highest quality 3/4&#8243; solid prefinished<a href="http://www.stewartfloor.com"> Exotic hardwoods </a>with lengths upto 86&#8243;.  Lengths which are longer than many Asian imported products.</p>
<p>2.  Environmentally Friendly &#8211; Low impact selective logging and Lacey Act Compliant wood guarantee sustainability.</p>
<p>3.  Precision milling , additional quality control by our own quality control personnel and the finest German Aluminum Oxide finishes for generations of enjoyment.</p>
<p>4.  Exotic Species which invigorate your living space with enjoyment and make your friends jealous.</p>
<p>Thirteen years of experience in South America mean we have done all the work for you.  We guarantee our products and offer a full warranty.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Wood Flooring Installation &#8211; Cleats vs. Staples</title>
		<link>http://www.stewartfloor.com/blog/hardwood-flooring-installation/wood-flooring-installation-cleats-vs-staples/</link>
		<comments>http://www.stewartfloor.com/blog/hardwood-flooring-installation/wood-flooring-installation-cleats-vs-staples/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 30 Jun 2010 17:38:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Woodman</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Hardwood Flooring Installation]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Brazilian Hardwood]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Brazilian Hardwood Floor]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Brazilian Hardwood Flooring]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Exotic Flooring Installation]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Are you about to have a new solid wood floor installed?  If so, it&#8217;s fair to ask your contractor/installer about cleats vs. staples.  In particular when installing exotic wood flooring, I recommend cleats for several reasons.  Directly related to exotic wood flooring, cleats help prevent snapping of the tongues on the flooring since these woods [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Are you about to have a new solid wood floor installed?  If so, it&#8217;s fair to ask your contractor/installer about <a href="http://www.stewartfloor.com/resources/hardwood-floor-installation/">cleats vs. staples</a>.  In particular when installing exotic wood flooring, I recommend cleats for several reasons.  Directly related to exotic wood flooring, cleats help prevent snapping of the tongues on the flooring since these woods are so dense.  Additionally, Cleats do not secure the floor as rigidly as do staples.  Cleats allow for some small levels of movement which can be a positive when considering the facts of climate changes throughout the years seasons.  Cleats allow for some small measure of protection against gapping due to the fact they allow a bit more movement of the individual planks vs. staples.</p>
<p>If a tongue is snapped during installation, the floor will squeak until the tongue is completely snapped off.  Depending on foot traffic, this may take a bit of time.  Also, make sure the installer/s have calibrated their pneumatic tool for the species of wood they are installing.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Tiete Chestnut/ Sucupira Solid Flooring</title>
		<link>http://www.stewartfloor.com/blog/tropical-hardwood/tiete-chestnut-sucupira-solid-flooring/</link>
		<comments>http://www.stewartfloor.com/blog/tropical-hardwood/tiete-chestnut-sucupira-solid-flooring/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 11 May 2010 15:08:44 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Woodman</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Company News]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Imported Hardwood]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Sucupira]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Tiete Chestnut]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Tropical Hardwood]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[interior design flooring]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[south american hardwood]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Brazilian Hardwood]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Brazilian Hardwood Floor]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Brazilian Hardwood Flooring]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Brazilian Hardwood Floors]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Direct Importer]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Discount Hardwood Flooring]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Natural Surfaces]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[prefinished flooring]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[
Stewartfloor is excited to once again offer Tiete Chestnut/ Sucupira Prefinished solid wood flooring.  We are offering this exceptionally elegant choice in 3/4&#8243; x 3-1/4&#8243; width with lengths of 1&#8242; to 7&#8242;.  As with everything we sell, we directly import this product from one of our longtime suppliers.  No middlemen and no tax!  Call us [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.stewartfloor.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/Sucupira-New-OK2.tif"></a></p>
<div id="attachment_298" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 483px"><a href="http://www.stewartfloor.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/Sucupira31.jpg"><img class="size-full wp-image-298" title="Sucupira Grain" src="http://www.stewartfloor.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/Sucupira31.jpg" alt="" width="473" height="290" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Gorgeous &amp; Unique Interlocked Sucupira Grain Pattern</p></div>
<p>Stewartfloor is excited to once again offer Tiete Chestnut/ Sucupira Prefinished solid wood flooring.  We are offering this exceptionally elegant choice in 3/4&#8243; x 3-1/4&#8243; width with lengths of 1&#8242; to 7&#8242;.  As with everything we sell, we directly import this product from one of our longtime suppliers.  No middlemen and no tax!  Call us today.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>3 Easy Steps to Selecting the Right Species of Wood Flooring</title>
		<link>http://www.stewartfloor.com/blog/flooring/3-easy-steps-to-selecting-the-right-species-of-wood-flooring/</link>
		<comments>http://www.stewartfloor.com/blog/flooring/3-easy-steps-to-selecting-the-right-species-of-wood-flooring/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 29 Apr 2010 18:45:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Woodman</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Home Improvement]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Imported Hardwood]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Tropical Hardwood]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[flooring]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[hypoallergenic prefinished flooring]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[interior design flooring]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[south american hardwood]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Amendoim flooring]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Brazilian Cherry Flooring]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Brazilian Cherry Wood]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Brazilian Hardwood]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Brazilian Hardwood Floor]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Brazilian Hardwood Flooring]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Brazilian Hardwood Floors]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Brazilian Teak]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Brazilian Walnut]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Brazilian Walnut Flooring]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[cheap flooring]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[cherry wood]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Cumaru]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Cumaru Prefinished]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Direct Importer]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Discount Hardwood Flooring]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Durability of wood flooring]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Natural Surfaces]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[prefinished flooring]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.stewartfloor.com/blog/?p=230</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Wood is like no other natural product on earth!  Hardwood flooring adds an undeniable warmth to any home or commercial space.  Wood flooring has many advantages when compared to other flooring materials such as carpet, among them are health benefits.  Unlike carpet, wood flooring is allergy friendly and easy to maintain.
When choosing among various wood [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Wood is like no other natural product on earth!  <a title="Hardwood flooring" href="http://www.stewartfloor.com/species-types/">Hardwood flooring</a> adds an undeniable warmth to any home or commercial space.  Wood flooring has many advantages when compared to other flooring materials such as carpet, among them are health benefits.  Unlike carpet, wood flooring is allergy friendly and easy to maintain.</p>
<p>When choosing among various wood species for your interior, there are several key points to keep in mind to guarantee your satisfaction.</p>
<p>1.  Color is the first consideration given the fact that flooring is the major canvas for overall interior design.  One simply cannot underestimate the importance of color and its impact in your overall design goals.</p>
<p>2.  Once the color range has been decided, your personal lifestyle is an important consideration.  This comes into play considering the density of one species over another and practical wear and tear.  Tropical species have a major advantage in this consideration when compared with traditional domestic species.  The species offered at StewartFloor range from 25% harder up to 3 times harder when compared to domestic species.  What does this mean to you?  Although like all woods, they will still dent and scratch, tropical woods will do this to a lesser extent compared to domestic species such as Oak &amp; Maple.</p>
<p>3.  Species of wood are as unique as individuals.  It&#8217;s important to consider your climate and how one species behaves in your climate compared to another species.  Wood is hygroscopic and this means it adapts to the environment it is in.  During the winter months with the heater on to maintain a pleasant environment, wood will shrink and this is what creates the &#8220;gaps&#8221; you commonly see in the floor.  There is nothing wrong with the floor and it is not defective, it&#8217;s simply shrinking due to the dryness in the air.  In the summer months, more humidity means the wood swells again and the gaps fill in.  Some woods shrink less than others and are more stable than others, if this is a critical point for you, then comparing species stability should be on your list of considerations in selecting the right species of wood for your new floor.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Buying Flooring on The Internet</title>
		<link>http://www.stewartfloor.com/blog/flooring/buying-flooring-on-the-internet/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Apr 2010 23:30:50 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Woodman</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Company News]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Home Improvement]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Imported Hardwood]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Tropical Hardwood]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[flooring]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[south american hardwood]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Brazilian Hardwood]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Brazilian Hardwood Floor]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Brazilian Hardwood Flooring]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Brazilian Hardwood Floors]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Direct Importer]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Discount Hardwood Flooring]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Paraguay]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Paraguay Wood Floors]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[prefinished flooring]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Prefinished Hardwood Floors]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[South American Flooring]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.stewartfloor.com/blog/?p=249</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Does the person you are speaking to actually own the flooring he/she is proposing to sell to you?  Do they have any investment outside of buying the flooring from an importer and selling it to you?  Here at Stewartfloor we are involved in every process along the way.  I purchase directly from the manufacturer in [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div id="attachment_251" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 310px"><a href="http://www.stewartfloor.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/P1011456.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-251" title="P1011456" src="http://www.stewartfloor.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/P1011456-300x225.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Stewartfloor Flooring being Boxed in Paraguay</p></div>
<p>Does the person you are speaking to actually own the flooring he/she is proposing to sell to you?  Do they have any investment outside of buying the flooring from an importer and selling it to you?  Here at Stewartfloor we are involved in every process along the way.  I purchase directly from the manufacturer in the country of origin.  We have coordinated a cohesive package of the most unique and sought after tropical species available and coordinated all the trim work to match for your convenience.  All products are run to my specification in Brazil, Paraguay and Peru based on my 13 years of experience in the Exotic wood business and processed by a few of the finest manufacturer partners.  These partners have been selected based on their quality approach and respect for nature.  All products are finished to our specifications, packaged with foam between the layers to protect your investment and packaged in our Stewartfloor branded box.  Do we have to do it like this, no, but it is my personal commitment to you.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.stewartfloor.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/P10114561.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-252" title="P1011456" src="http://www.stewartfloor.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/P10114561-300x225.jpg" alt="Stewartfloor Flooring Boxed &amp; Ready for Shipment From Paraguay" width="300" height="225" /></a></p>
<div id="attachment_253" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 235px"><a href="http://www.stewartfloor.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/stew1.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-253" title="stew1" src="http://www.stewartfloor.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/stew1-225x300.jpg" alt="" width="225" height="300" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Stewartfloor Product Prefinished in North Carolina</p></div>
<div id="attachment_254" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 310px"><a href="http://www.stewartfloor.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/P1011458.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-254" title="P1011458" src="http://www.stewartfloor.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/P1011458-300x225.jpg" alt="Stewartfloor Container Which Has Just Been Prefinished To Our Specifications" width="300" height="225" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Stewartfloor Container Which Has Just Been Prefinished To Our Specifications</p></div>]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Stewartfloor Prefinished Exotic Hardwood Flooring Difference</title>
		<link>http://www.stewartfloor.com/blog/flooring/stewartfloor-prefinished-exotic-hardwood-flooring-difference/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 09 Mar 2010 17:35:42 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Woodman</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Brazilian Hardwood]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Company News]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Home Improvement]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Imported Hardwood]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Tropical Hardwood]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[flooring]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[south american hardwood]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Brazilian Hardwood Floor]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Brazilian Hardwood Flooring]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Brazilian Hardwood Floors]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Brazilian Teak]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Cumaru]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Cumaru Prefinished]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Direct Importer]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Discount Hardwood Flooring]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[prefinished flooring]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[prefinished floors]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Why should you buy your prefinished exotic wood flooring from stewartfloor?  I am a direct importer and actually control the quality from start to finish.  Here I am at our North American prefinish partner inspecting and &#8220;racking out&#8221; some Brazilian Teak/Cumaru which is being run.  At stewartfloor, we know what we sell and sell what [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Why should you buy your prefinished exotic wood flooring from stewartfloor?  I am a direct importer and actually control the quality from start to finish.  Here I am at our North American prefinish partner inspecting and &#8220;racking out&#8221; some Brazilian Teak/Cumaru which is being run.  At stewartfloor, we know what we sell and sell what we know! As you can see, I prefer to take a hands on approach to what I do so that I can be properly informed when discussing with my clients.</p>
<div id="attachment_240" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 727px"><a href="http://www.stewartfloor.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/P1000491.jpg"><img class="size-large wp-image-240 " title="Brazilian Teak/Cumaru Going into the sander.  The first step of prefinishing." src="http://www.stewartfloor.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/P1000491-1024x768.jpg" alt="" width="717" height="538" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Brazilian Teak/Cumaru going into the sander.  The first step of prefinishing.</p></div>
<div id="attachment_241" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 557px"><a href="http://www.stewartfloor.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/P1000090.jpg"><img class="size-large wp-image-241 " title="P1000090" src="http://www.stewartfloor.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/P1000090-684x1024.jpg" alt="" width="547" height="819" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Yours Truly, Sean Stewart inspecting and &quot;racking out&quot; prefinished hardwood from the finish line.</p></div>
<p>Find us here too:  www.stewartfloor.com/facebook and www.stewartfloor.com/linkedin</p>]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>The Tropical Forest &amp; The Environment</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 23 Feb 2010 23:39:31 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Woodman</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The production of StewartFloor tropical wood flooring contributes to the economic strength in the communities where our manufacturing partners are located in Brazil, Paraguay &#38; Peru.
StewartFloor is committed to preserving the forests of South America.  In Brazil, the Brazilian Institute of the Environment and Natural Resources (IBAMA) monitors and regulates the forestry industry. StewartFloor promotes [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The production of StewartFloor tropical wood flooring contributes to the economic strength in the communities where our manufacturing partners are located in Brazil, Paraguay &amp; Peru.</p>
<p>StewartFloor is committed to preserving the forests of South America.  In Brazil, the Brazilian Institute of the Environment and Natural Resources (IBAMA) monitors and regulates the forestry industry. StewartFloor promotes sustainable forest practices and is committed to securing timber that is selectively harvested and inspected under the governments guidelines.  StewartFloor  supports only manufacturing partners who are committed to sustainable forestry practices and are committed to the social and economic well being of their employees as well as obeying the law.  Following these practices provides well being for communities and employees as well as ensuring that the forests live on to provide economic benefit for local communities for generations in the future.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Brazilian Cherry Flooring</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 18 Feb 2010 15:38:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Woodman</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Brazilian Cherry / Jatoba]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Brazilian Cherry flooring has become quite popular over the last decade.  Brazilian Cherry provides the perfect canvas to create an overall successful interior design.  For good reason, it&#8217;s beautiful red color which darkens with exposure to sunlight has exceptional hardness and provides both affordable elegance and practical durability for generations to come.  Designers, Architects and [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a title="Brazilian Cherry" href="http://www.stewartfloor.com/species-types/brazilian-cherry-jatoba/">Brazilian Cherry</a> flooring has become quite popular over the last decade.  Brazilian Cherry provides the perfect canvas to create an overall successful interior design.  For good reason, it&#8217;s beautiful red color which darkens with exposure to sunlight has exceptional hardness and provides both affordable elegance and practical durability for generations to come.  Designers, Architects and homeowners agree this species is special.  StewartFloor is proud to offer this species in 3/4&#8243; x 3&#8243; as well as 4&#8243; and 5&#8243; widths in 1&#8242; to 7&#8242; lengths in Prefinished as well as an ultra premium grade product unfinished in 3/4 x 5&#8243; x 8&#8242; to 13&#8242; lengths with an average of 10.5&#8242;.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Amendoim/ Brazilian Oak Flooring</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 12 Feb 2010 01:54:15 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Woodman</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Amendoim]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Stewart Floor is proud to be able to offer this truly unique tropical hardwood floor.  Although sometimes referred to as Brazilian Oak, this species grows in Paraguay not Brazil.  Amendoim features a tight knot and swirled grain which separates it from all other tropical species as truly unique in a straw brown/reddish hue.  Stewart Floor [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Stewart Floor is proud to be able to offer this truly unique tropical <a title="hardwood floor" href="http://www.stewartfloor.com/species-types/">hardwood floor</a>.  Although sometimes referred to as <a title="Brazilian Oak" href="http://www.stewartfloor.com/species-types/amendoim-hardwood-floors/">Brazilian Oak</a>, this species grows in Paraguay not Brazil.  Amendoim features a tight knot and swirled grain which separates it from all other tropical species as truly unique in a straw brown/reddish hue.  Stewart Floor finishes this with a natural finish rather than tinting it with a red tint to blend the color like many of our competitors.  This is a truly unique warm species which expresses itself unlike any other tropical flooring.  Call today to learn our current inventory of Amendoim which we offer in 3/4&#8243; x 3&#8243; solid prefinished as well as in 3/4&#8243; x 4&#8243; and 5&#8243; widths with 1&#8242; to 7&#8242; lengths.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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