Diablo Flooring,Inc http://diabloflooring.posterous.com 3 Bay Area Locations : Pleasanton,CA - Danville,CA - Walnut Creek,CA posterous.com Wed, 20 Feb 2013 09:03:00 -0800 Diablo Flooring,Inc FEATURED in Floor Covering Weekly http://diabloflooring.posterous.com/diablo-flooringinc-featured-in-floor-covering http://diabloflooring.posterous.com/diablo-flooringinc-featured-in-floor-covering

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Wed, 16 Jan 2013 12:01:00 -0800 Diablo Flooring,Inc : Welcomes US Floors - Why Navarre Oil Finished Hardwoods http://diabloflooring.posterous.com/diablo-flooringinc-welcomes-us-floors-why-nav http://diabloflooring.posterous.com/diablo-flooringinc-welcomes-us-floors-why-nav

Come visit a Diablo Flooring Showroom to see many Quality products.

Pleasanton Showroom

(925)426-RUGS

5600-D Sunol Blvd Pleasanton,CA 94566

Danville Showroom (925)314-WOOD ( Large Samples here )

112 W. Linda Mesa Ave Danville,CA 94596

Walnut Creek Showroom (925)988-WOOD

1813 Mt Diablo Blvd Walnut Creek,CA 94596

Online http://www.diabloflooring.com

About Navarre Oil Finished Hardwoods

 

Inspired by the 19th century Arts & Crafts movement, Navarre marries the craftsmanship of Olde World artisans and 21st century manufacturing technologies to create heirloom quality oak hardwood flooring. The distinctive character of each Navarre plank is achieved using a variety of antiquing and aging techniques and finished with natural oils to preserve the original beauty of the wood.

Navarre's natural oil finish provides a warmth and refinement to the floor that cannot be achieved with modern day acrylic or polyurethane finishes. The rich patina of each Navarre floor is only enhanced with age and use - the more it is walked on, the more beautiful it gets. The natural oils in Navarre floors penetrate the grain and become part of the floor, while acrylic and polyurethane surface coatings detract from the natural beauty of hardwood and degrade with age and use.

Navarre floors feature a distinctive and sophisticated range of distressed, smoked, and antiqued floors finished with either natural or pigmented oils. Each Navarre floor is meticulously crafted to ensure lasting beauty for generations to come. A solid oak hardwood top layer rests on a multi-layered, dimensionally stable core giving each Navarre floor the strength to withstand decades of use.

WHY AN OIL FINISH?

A natural oil finish cannot be compared with today's more popular acrylic, polyurethane, and aluminumoxide finishes. These finishes protect the floor by forming a wear layer, in fact a plastic film on the surface of the floor. They scratch and get dull over time and cannot be spot repaired. Only a costly recoating of the entire floor is necessary every so often for complete rejuvenation. An oil finish penetrates the wood fibers to harden them while not altering the natural beauty of the wood. With no visual film on the surface, oiled floors are distinguishable by their elegant patina. They are easy to care for and are repairable. An oiled floor never need to be sanded, only regular applications of a Maintenance Oil are necessary to nourish the wood and bring the luster back.

Consider the following:

Natural-Oiled Floors vs. Polyurethanes

Natural oils have been used to finish wood for hundreds of years. Our natural oil finishes are made with linseed oils, an old standby for finishing wood. Polyurethane is the new kid on the block, developed about 50 years ago and its primary design purpose is to make furniture shiny.

Polyurethane is a plastic made from petroleum, a flammable liquid often used in chemical energy sources such as gasoline and diesel, and which gives polyurethane its distinct "chemical" scent.

Zero VOC vs. Low VOCs

Rejuvenating a 325 sq. ft of a Navarre floor project will require approximately 1/5 of a liter of Woca Refresher maintenance oil, which will emit zero VOCs and leave you without that harsh chemical scent. A typical polyurethane floor will require three gallons of finish, one gallon for the sealer coat and two more gallons of the top wear layers. VOCs from polyurethane evaporate into your home at the rate of about 4 lbs. per gallon, which means that 3 gallons of poly used to coat 325 sq.ft equals 12 pounds of VOCs floating around in your home for your family to enjoy.

Bond and Strengthen vs. Surface Coatings

The natural oil used to finish Navarre oiled floors is not a surface coating, but is designed to become part of the wood by penetrating, bonding and hardening with the first layer of wood.

When wood is finished with natural oil, it will dent, it will scratch, and it may be repaired. To bring your Navarre floor back to a fresh state: first, lightly sand the desired area of the floor, then apply a coat of Woca Refresher maintenance oil. It is not necessary to treat the entire floor, only the effected area. Typically, only spot sanding on extreme wear marks and scratches would be necessary, and a total wall-to-wall sanding is normally avoided.

It's a much more laborious and disruptive process with cured surface coatings such as polyurethane. Polyurethane is a plastic coating that sits on top of your wood, and acts as surface coating. The purpose of a surface coating is to separate wear and tear from the wood, which polyurethane can achieve, however, a polyurethane floor will never look better then the day of the final finish application. Immediately polyurethane finishes begin picking up small and large scratches - abrasions that defuse the light and pick up dirt - and quickly become visible from all angles. The end of the life of a polyurethane floor is not because it is worn out - it just becomes ugly. This process is accelerated when the floor is damaged by scratches that penetrate the surface coating and expose wood, which happens when dents penetrate the soft wood (NOTE: all wood is soft enough to dent and scratch). Unfortunately, all too often polyurethane floors must be maintained by sanding again and again, eventually exposing nails that hold the floor in place.

Recoating a polyurethane floor is the recommended maintenance option. When should this be done? It has to be a joint effort, as soon as you have a scar that penetrates the surface coating, or when the floor looks dirty after you wash the floor. This "dirty" look means there is an abundance of surface scratches holding dirt. Scuffing and recoating will remove most of the dirt and provide a smooth cleanable surface.

Living With vs. Living On

The vast majority of my polyurethane customers live on their floors. They take off their shoes at the door, they have floor protectors under all furniture, and care to have nothing foul left on the surface. A normal expectation of a polyurethane floor is that it is maintenance free. Homeowners with natural oil finished floors live with their floors. They seem to recognize that wood expands and contracts with the seasons. Some believe this movement is a sign the wood still thinks of itself as being a tree. Feeding wood natural oils supports the notion that you are living with your wood and in turn, the wood responds to appropriate care that's given.

Reparability vs. Durability

Wood is very durable on its own. Natural oils enhance the durable nature of wood, and allow the floor to be easily repaired if damaged. While polyurethanes provide a durable barrier, this barrier also consumes a layer of wood each and every time it is applied. At best there are three to four sandings in a floor's life before the floor must be replaced. Over time, reparability is more important than durability.

Maintenance Products

USFloors offers a complete line of maintenance products for Navarre oil finished floors from cleaners for everyday maintenance to rejuvenating natural oils for extensive maintenance. See Oil Finish Maintenance Products for a complete listing of products available from USFloors.

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Thu, 10 Jan 2013 13:19:00 -0800 Diablo Flooring,Inc : Retailer for Gemwoods Laminate Flooring. http://diabloflooring.posterous.com/diablo-flooringinc-retailer-for-gemwoods-lami http://diabloflooring.posterous.com/diablo-flooringinc-retailer-for-gemwoods-lami

Diablo Flooring,Inc in Pleasanton,Ca - Danville,Ca and walnut Creek,Ca is the San Francisco Bay Area retailer for  Gemwoods Laminate Flooring.

Gemwoods Laminate Collections - Prescott Collection, Scottsdale Collection, Sedona Collection, Kauai Collection, Del Mar Collection, Sausalito Collection.

 

Gemwoods Laminate Flooring is a pioneer in style, construction, texture and looks. There are not many manufacturers out there that can offer quality laminates like the Gemwoods for such low prices. Exotic finishes and stain, hand-scraped look, distressed look, white wash style, oil finished look, and last but not least the new soft-scrpaed multi width laminates are the latest and most advanced that Gemwoods laminate offers today.

Prescott Collection: Oil Finished Style

Scottsdale Collection: Smooth and Hand-Scraped Style

Sedona Collection: High Gloss Exotic Style

Kauai Collection: Acacia Hardwood look in smooth satin Style

Del Mar Collection: Multi Width Soft-Scraped Style 

Sausalito Collection: White Wash scraped Style

3 Locations


Pleasanton,CA 94566
Danville,CA 94526
Walnut Creek,CA 94596

Pleasanton Showroom
Monday – Friday 10:00 – 5:00 PM
Saturday & Sunday : Closed

5600-D Sunol Blvd Pleasanton, CA 94566
Tel: 925-426-7847 (RUGS) Fax: 925-426-7845

Danville Showroom
Monday – Friday 10:00 – 5:00 PM
Saturday 10:00 – 5:00 PM

112 West Linda Mesa Ave Danville,CA 94526
Tel: 925-314-9663 (WOOD) Fax: 925-314-9664

Walnut Creek Showroom
Monday – Friday 10:00 – 5:00 PM
Saturday 10:00 – 5:00 PM

1813 Mt. Diablo Blvd Walnut Creek,CA 94596
Tel: 925-988-9663 (WOOD) Fax: 925-988-9664

Diablo Flooring Website

Our soft-sell approach is to listen to your objectives and help you make the best choices. Let your creativity and personal preferences guide you. Take samples of your favorites to show your family or your client in their intended environment. Take your time. Diablo Flooring will provide you with as much support as you need throughout the process, so bring your excitement and enthusiasm; we know you’ll be thrilled with the end result.

Others may match or beat our price. But others will never be able to match our expertise, our selection and our commitment to providing our customers the best value on every product we sell and install. The home furnishings industry is not known for its state of the art training, its customer friendly sales or even its fast and professional installation.

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Sun, 16 Dec 2012 14:26:00 -0800 Diablo Flooring,Inc : Homer Wood Hardwood Flooring. http://diabloflooring.posterous.com/diablo-flooringinc-homer-wood-hardwood-floori http://diabloflooring.posterous.com/diablo-flooringinc-homer-wood-hardwood-floori

Diablo Flooring,Inc  has 3 locations in Pleasanton,CA - Danville,CA - Walnut Creek,CA

HomerWood manufacturers hand-crafted, premium hardwood in a number of unique styles using hardwood from the Appalachian Mountain region.

Hardwood flooring that is considered sustainable, reclaimed or otherwise green is awfully popular these days. Consumers want their home remodeling and construction products to have the least amount of impact on the earth’s natural resources. And a wonderful way to achieve just that is with sustainable wood flooring.

Our friends at Homer Wood offer just that. Their line of reclaimed hardwood floors are prefinished with a beautiful oil finish that shows off natural wood grain patterns and a rich patina.

From original nail holes and cracks to streaks and splintering, Homer Wood’s reclaimed floors are as authentic as they come. The wood dates back to 1800 in the Appalachian Mountains. Lumber was used to build barns all across Pennsylvania, Ohio and Virginia. Barns that have been abandoned are then inspected and treated to renew the old wood and create this spectacular line of reclaimed wood floors.

Buy Local & Shop Local !

Come visit a Diablo Flooring Showroom to see many Quality products.

Pleasanton Showroom (925)426-RUGS

5600-D Sunol Blvd Pleasanton,CA 94566

 

Danville Showroom (925)314-WOOD ( Large Samples here )

112 W. Linda Mesa Ave Danville,CA 94596

 

Walnut Creek Showroom (925)988-WOOD

1813 Mt Diablo Blvd Walnut Creek,CA 94596

Online http://www.diabloflooring.com

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Tue, 30 Oct 2012 16:52:00 -0700 Diablo Flooring,Inc - Lauzon Hardwood Flooring Dealer - Walnut Creek,CA http://diabloflooring.posterous.com/diablo-flooringinc-lauzon-hardwood-flooring-d http://diabloflooring.posterous.com/diablo-flooringinc-lauzon-hardwood-flooring-d

* Walnut Creek,Ca - Danville,CA - Pleasanton,CA  Lauzon Hardwood Flooring Dealer *

Lauzon is renowned for being a manufacturer of some of the finest quality hardwood floors available in North America. Featuring cutting edge products and environmentally conscious manufacturing processes, they are truly a leader in the field of high grade hardwood flooring. Lauzon hardwood floors come standard with their exclusive Polynium+ Titanium Traffic finish, ensuring that these floors will last for years of daily use. This finish provides an exceptionally clear surface that is incredibly resilient, all while preserving the wood’s vibrant natural beauty.

The available hardwood flooring collections by Lauzon include such lines as Line Art, an artistic series of contemporary wooden flooring that is perfect for urban applications, and the International Next Step series, a collection that features various foreign wood species, providing an exotic feel wherever applied. There is nothing rustic about these hardwood floors; Featuring sleek modern finishes, they are perfect for contemporary homes and urban spaces, creating an inviting, warm atmosphere that is suitable for a multitude of styles.

To offer a more traditional option, the Country and Antique collections of Lauzon hardwood flooring have been developed. Country offers a sense of classic sophistication that works well with either modern or classical décor, and Antique features wooden floors designed to appear worn, that can either complete an antique design scheme, or contrast a modern, artistic space perfectly. Lauzon hardwood floors are an excellent way to enhance any space with the sophistication and elegance that a true wooden floor can provide, with innovative finishes and stunning contemporary designs that are a beautiful asset to any home.

Looking for Lauzon Hardwood Flooring? Look no futher. We offer Lauzon Wood Floors for homes in San Francisco Bay Area. Contact us today!

Walnut Creek Showroom (925)988-WOOD

1813 Mt Diablo Blvd Walnut Creek,CA 94596

Danville Showroom (925)314-WOOD

 

112 W. Linda Mesa Ave Danville,CA 94596

 

Pleasanton Showroom (925)426-RUGS

5600-D Sunol Blvd Pleasanton,CA 94566

 

Online http://www.diabloflooring.com

 

 

 


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Fri, 28 Sep 2012 08:33:00 -0700 Diablo Flooring,Inc is the Winner for Best Carpet / Flooring Store 2012 in Danville,CA http://diabloflooring.posterous.com/diablo-flooringinc-is-the-winner-for-best-car http://diabloflooring.posterous.com/diablo-flooringinc-is-the-winner-for-best-car

Hello World,

We did it! Or, more appropriately, YOU did it!

Thank you so much for voting us Best Carpet / Flooring Store 2012.  Readers Choice is for everyone to vote for their favorite things in Danville,CA and San Ramon,CA . It means so much to us that you support us, and we look forward to working together with you on all your carpet and flooring projects all year long!
 
Cheers,

Diablo Flooring,Inc

Were a LOCAL carpet and flooring company owned by a LOCAL family.

LOCATIONS

 

Pleasanton Showroom (925)426-RUGS

5600-D Sunol Blvd Pleasanton,CA 94566

 

 

Danville Showroom (925)314-WOOD

112 W. Linda Mesa Ave Danville,CA 94596

 

 

Walnut Creek Showroom (925)988-WOOD

1813 Mt Diablo Blvd Walnut Creek,CA 94596

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Wed, 19 Sep 2012 15:58:00 -0700 Armstrong Hardwood Century Farm - Diablo Flooring,Inc http://diabloflooring.posterous.com/armstrong-hardwood-century-farm-diablo-floori http://diabloflooring.posterous.com/armstrong-hardwood-century-farm-diablo-floori

Diablo Flooring,Inc - Pleasanton,Ca - Danville,CA - Walnut Creek,Ca 

ARMSTRONG HARDWOOD

No matter how individual the look, Armstrong Hardwood flooring is right at home. Over a century of authentic craftsmanship combined with advanced manufacturing innovations bring you the long-lasting, premier quality of Armstrong hardwood flooring. With a wide assortment of colors, widths, species, specialty finishes, design styles and installation methods, Armstrong makes it easy to find the perfect hardwood floor to complement your personal style and room décor.

Free Estimates

3 Locations

Buy Local & Shop Local !

Come visit a Diablo Flooring Showroom to see many Quality products.

Pleasanton Showroom (925)426-RUGS

5600-D Sunol Blvd Pleasanton,CA 94566

 

Danville Showroom (925)314-WOOD

112 W. Linda Mesa Ave Danville,CA 94596

 

Walnut Creek Showroom (925)988-WOOD

1813 Mt Diablo Blvd Walnut Creek,CA 94596

Online http://www.diabloflooring.com

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Sun, 16 Sep 2012 09:29:00 -0700 Diablo Flooring,Inc - Mullican Hardwood Flooring - Made In USA http://diabloflooring.posterous.com/diablo-flooringinc-mullican-hardwood-flooring http://diabloflooring.posterous.com/diablo-flooringinc-mullican-hardwood-flooring

By Mullican Hardwood Flooring at one of Diablo Flooring's 3 Locations  located in Pleasanton,CA Danville,CA and Walnut Creek,Ca. We sell many flooring products from hardwood,carpet,tile,vinyl and laminate flooring.

 

About Mullican Hardwood Flooring 

Mullican's exclusive process of making the finest hardwood flooring starts in the Appalachian Mountains of the eastern United States, which are well known for their prime, slow-growing hardwoods. The lumber is separated by species and transported to one of Mullican's four facilities, where the company’s solid hardwood flooring is manufactured. These sites are located in Virginia, West Virginia, New York and the company’s headquarters in Johnson City, Tenn. Each of these locations utilize state-of-the-art machinery, which reduces both labor costs and time, while enhancing the overall product. This ensures that the customer receives the best quality flooring available.

We would like to say a big ‘Thank You’ to all you great customers that gave us so many great reviews over the years. Thank You !

Every Month Diablo Flooring gives out a FREE Area Rug on FACEBOOK

 

Buy Local & Shop Local !

 

 

Come visit a Diablo Flooring Showroom to see many Quality products.

Pleasanton Showroom (925)426-RUGS

5600-D Sunol Blvd Pleasanton,CA 94566

 

Danville Showroom (925)314-WOOD

112 W. Linda Mesa Ave Danville,CA 94596

 

Walnut Creek Showroom (925)988-WOOD

1813 Mt Diablo Blvd Walnut Creek,CA 94596

 

Online http://www.diabloflooring.com

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Wed, 12 Sep 2012 19:07:00 -0700 Yelp Reviewers Slice And Dice The Politics Of Diablo Flooring http://diabloflooring.posterous.com/yelp-reviewers-slice-and-dice-the-politics-of http://diabloflooring.posterous.com/yelp-reviewers-slice-and-dice-the-politics-of

When Brian DeOliveira welcomed the President to his flooring shop Sunday with a massive bearhug, it was the beginning of the end of his anonymity.

Brian DeOliveira, a registered Republican who plans to vote for Obama in November, found himself — and his Flooring company — entangled in a political firestorm, with reactions displayed in the form of Yelp reviews. So far, Diablo Flooring has received more than 3,000 reviews from partisans on the left and right.

The Danville,CA flooring company  reportedly had 43 reviews on Yelp before the president dropped by. One of them, from Aug. 31, 2010, called it "one of the best places to get flooring in the area!"

But after images of Diablo Flooring embrace went viral, the Yelpers got political. Some reviews have reportedly been taken down because they didn't meet Yelp's "content guidelines." Those that remain posted show that during an election year, everything — even a slice — is fair game.

A sample vitriolic, one-star review comes from ........  If you were a real republican you would have body slammed the socialist President Obama."

Of course, the president's supporters have also rushed to "rate" Brian's carpet store. One five-star review even attempted to bring the conversation back round to the flooring before swerving back to the politics: "I have never had my flooring done by Diablo Flooring ...but the people who have seem to LOVE IT!", wrote "Acton C.," adding: "Scott...you are exactly what this country needs...A hardworking independent minded voter!"

All of which has left Diablo Flooring with what yelpers cheekily called the "least helpful Yelp profile ever.

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Wed, 22 Aug 2012 09:56:00 -0700 Diablo Flooring,Inc - Pleasanton,CA 94588 - Real Reviews By Real People ! http://diabloflooring.posterous.com/diablo-flooringinc-pleasantonca-94588-real-re http://diabloflooring.posterous.com/diablo-flooringinc-pleasantonca-94588-real-re

44 Reviews of Diablo Flooring - Pleasanton,CA - Danville,CA - Walnut Creek,CA

" Pam K " Pleasanton,CA " Brian is the best! He was on time to meet with me to give me a quote to refinish some wood floors that probably had never seen the light of day for over 20 years. His estimate for my 1500 sq foot house was very reasonable. He couldn't fortell if there were any water damage but it was an estimated quote.

Brian knows the business. There is a way to refinish floors while having the house painted and he gave tips to make sure that refinishing the floors and wall painting isn't going to either dirty the painted walls, or damage the painted floors.

He worked with me in scheduling around my needs. While he estimated that it would take 7-8 days, I needed him to finish in 5 which he worked around.

He is very easy to reach on the phone. Always returns phone calls. Keeps you informed of what is going on. Gives honest and good advice.

When I made the decision to not repair some wood in the dining room because I was going to put a rug over it, my husband thought we should repair.
This happened on the final walk through. When I asked Brian if the repairs could be done, he said, yes but that it would cost him more money but he would eat the cost. I didn't want to put Brian in that situation and even though he told me that it is NOT about the money, but about the customer being satisfied, I was grateful knowing that Brian would have made the repairs for me. I decided not to since it was my fault I didn't make the decision earlier. But I just wanted to tell you what a great guy Brian is. He is willing to make the customer happy.

When I questioned some additional costs that a couple of his workers had listed for repairs, Brian got right on top of it. Brian came to the house with the workers and had them point it out and calculate the costs. Also, I made the mistake of not knowing to take out the baseboards as I had someone else pull up the carpet and dispose of it. Brian was reasonable in redoing the additional costs because of the misunderstanding.

I would highly recommend Brian for your wood floors. I had other people look at the estimate and they said that my price was pretty reasonable. Brian is an honest and hardworking person.

" Lori S " Pleasanton,CA " We are extremely satisfied with the great refinisihing job undertaken on our floors by your amazing team. The difference is dramatic - and every room in our home that has wood flooring, looks like a new room. The attention to detail is obvious, as 90% of our home is wood flooring, and the level of quality to which the restoration was completed, is excellent. And we were very pleased at the teams efficiency, as the work was finished per the original schedule - well done!

" C.M " Pleasanton,CA " I know it wasn't the biggest job in the world, but Diablo Flooring did help me with replacing the carpet in my small condo in Pleasanton. I just need to say that they did a great job. Jeff was a great help, and the installers were really good.

Anyways, just thought I'd share!

" Janet M " Pleasanton,CA " I get the impression dealing with service people is like throwing darts. You focus on the goal, use your best finesse-let that baby fly and still just hope for the best. I'm usually happy to hit the board but this time I got the bulls-eye!

Diablo Flooring is the service company you hope to get. The work is premium. Done thoroughly, done timely and done well, passing all inspections along the way. Brian is the owner you don't mind inviting to your home. He is descent, honest and true to his word. He is dependable, diligent, communicative and easy to deal with.

My task was to install new hardwood throughout my house. Brian descended into my dark dingy looking home. The floors had old vinyl and brown 70's shag from the previous owners. I ended up installing DuChateau Hardwood throughout the house. The crew arrived when they said they would. No showing up super early and surprising you, no coming to work at noon. Punctual.

The final product - WOW!

I have exactly what I wanted a classic wide plank floor. I had intially found the floor in Architectural Digest. I'm on budget and I'm happy all because I made one phone call to Diablo Flooring.

We would like to say a big 'Thank You' to all you great customers that gave us so many great reviews over the years. Thank You !

Buy Local & Shop Local !

 

 

Come visit a Diablo Flooring Showroom to see many Quality products.

Pleasanton Showroom (925)426-RUGS

5600-D Sunol Blvd Pleasanton,CA 94566

 

Danville Showroom (925)314-WOOD

112 W. Linda Mesa Ave Danville,CA 94596

 

Walnut Creek Showroom (925)988-WOOD

1813 Mt Diablo Blvd Walnut Creek,CA 94596

 

Online http://www.diabloflooring.com

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Tue, 07 Aug 2012 14:14:00 -0700 Diablo Flooring,Inc : Mirage Hardwood Flooring : Pleasanton,CA - Danville,CA - Walnut Creek,CA http://diabloflooring.posterous.com/diablo-flooringinc-mirage-hardwood-flooring-p http://diabloflooring.posterous.com/diablo-flooringinc-mirage-hardwood-flooring-p

Home owners love the comfortable tones of maple hardwood floors, but sometimes you want a little more color and richness to embellish your décor. When you’re in the mood for a more unique maple floor, look to the Lock Maple collection from Mirage, a series of maple hardwood floors with distinct character and eye-appeal. With seven tones, from rich pinkish peach to steel gray, coordinating your floor with décor is simple and fun. Coated with a durable Nanolinx finish, a Mirage patented formula that utilizes nanotechnology to keep your floors fresh and shining, the Lock Maple collection is not only the smart style choice, it’s a long-term investment in enduring beauty.

Each board is 4 5/16” wide, with varying lengths to customize for your design preferences. Stylish Umbria is a deep dusty brown that looks smooth as velvet, and looks distinguished in the dining room or sitting rooms. Stylish Charcoal offers a silver gray that looks stunning and ultra-sophisticated. Many designers love Stylish Charcoal because it gives a sense of simple elegance, and looks beautiful with French-inspired, minimalist, or modern design. Elegant Nevada is a burnt sand color, with soft, smooth grains and occasional knot holes; install this floor in the kitchen and living rooms for a laid-back, sunny atmosphere. With the diverse options in the Maple Lock collection, feel free to choose one or more to complete your home design with class.

Buy Local & Shop Local !

Come visit a Diablo Flooring Showroom to see many Quality products.

Pleasanton Showroom (925)426-RUGS

5600-D Sunol Blvd Pleasanton,CA 94566

 

Danville Showroom (925)314-WOOD

112 W. Linda Mesa Ave Danville,CA 94596

 

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1813 Mt Diablo Blvd Walnut Creek,CA 94596

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Tue, 24 Jul 2012 16:18:00 -0700 Diablo Flooring,Inc : Urban Floor Hardwood Flooring ( New 9 1/2" Wide Plank ) http://diabloflooring.posterous.com/diablo-flooringinc-urban-floor-hardwood-floor http://diabloflooring.posterous.com/diablo-flooringinc-urban-floor-hardwood-floor

VILLA CAPRISI

Villa Caprisi is inspired by the world renowned Italian design and flair. Ultra wide and Extra long, this distinctive collection is offered in a Brushed, European white oak. Whether in the Handground or Smooth texture, Stained or Smoked Finish, every piece is crafted by hand, creating a totally unique look with no repetition from plank to plank. Each Villa Caprisi floor is truly…..ONE OF A KIND.

 

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Pleasanton Showroom (925)426-RUGS

5600-D Sunol Blvd Pleasanton,CA 94566

 

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112 W. Linda Mesa Ave Danville,CA 94596

 

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1813 Mt Diablo Blvd Walnut Creek,CA 94596

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Mon, 09 Jul 2012 14:37:00 -0700 Diablo Flooring,Inc : Karastan Carpet App Helps Shoppers Easily Match Styles and Colors http://diabloflooring.posterous.com/diablo-flooringinc-karastan-carpet-app-helps http://diabloflooring.posterous.com/diablo-flooringinc-karastan-carpet-app-helps

With the introduction of an iPad app for Karastan, now consumers can take Karastan’s full catalog wherever they go and easily match styles, colors, textures, and patterns as they shop.

Using Karastan on the Go on their iPads, consumers can access both of Karastan’s rug and carpet catalogs, zoom in on images to really discern colors and patterns and save their favorites for easy referral. The dealer locator uses the iPad’s location and matches it to a local Karastan dealer. So if a customer is shopping around town, she can quickly find products and locate her nearest Karastan dealer.

 

Karastan Carpet is part of Mohawk Industries, a leading supplier of flooring for both residential and commercial applications. Mohawk offers a complete selection of broadloom carpet, ceramic tile, wood, stone, laminate, vinyl, rugs and other home products. These products are marketed under the premier brands in the industry, which, in addition to Karastan, include Mohawk, Ralph Lauren, Lees, Bigelow, Dal-Tile and American Olean. Mohawk’s unique merchandising and marketing assists consumers in creating their dreams. Mohawk provides a premium level of service with its own trucking fleet and more than 250 local distribution locations.

 

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Come visit a Diablo Flooring Showroom to see many Quality products.

Pleasanton Showroom  (925)426-RUGS

5600-D Sunol Blvd Pleasanton,CA 94566

 

Danville Showroom (925)314-WOOD    

112 W. Linda Mesa Ave  Danville,CA 94596

 

Walnut Creek Showroom (925)988-WOOD

1813 Mt Diablo Blvd Walnut Creek,CA 94596

Online http://www.diabloflooring.com

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Sat, 23 Jun 2012 13:28:00 -0700 Diablo Flooring,Inc : Hallmark Hardwood Flooring Collection http://diabloflooring.posterous.com/diablo-flooringinc-hallmark-hardwood-flooring http://diabloflooring.posterous.com/diablo-flooringinc-hallmark-hardwood-flooring

Hallmark Hardwood Flooring Collection

Inpired by rich elegance of the historic hardwood floors of Europe, Hallmark features handcrafted wood floors that inspire the essence and distinction of aged timbers. Our Heirloom Collection of tradtional, North American hardwoods is fashioned by hand, finished in a warm array of natrual and richly stained colors and protected with UV crued, polyurethane coatings. The result is a beautifully styled, handmade, home finish that distinguishes your floor as an heirloom.

 

Come visit a Diablo Flooring Showroom to see many Quality products.

Pleasanton Showroom  (925)426-RUGS

5600-D Sunol Blvd Pleasanton,CA 94566

 

Danville Showroom (925)314-WOOD    

112 W. Linda Mesa Ave  Danville,CA 94596

 

Walnut Creek Showroom (925)988-WOOD

1813 Mt Diablo Blvd Walnut Creek,CA 94596

Online http://www.diabloflooring.com

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Fri, 22 Jun 2012 14:43:00 -0700 Diablo Flooring,Inc : The following 4 tips should help you choose the right flooring for your home http://diabloflooring.posterous.com/diablo-flooringinc-the-following-4-tips-shoul http://diabloflooring.posterous.com/diablo-flooringinc-the-following-4-tips-shoul

Budget It is important to decide on your budget for the project, whether you are simply choosing flooring for one room or for your entire property. There is nothing worse, in my opinion, than to see a beautifully designed room with expensive furniture and fabulous drapes, being made to look totally out of place with a badly chosen cheap covering for the floor. There is a lot of truth in the saying that “you get what you pay for” particularly when applying it to flooring and once you have made your choice of flooring, then pay as much as you can comfortably afford. Buying cheap usually costs you more in the long run.

Practicality When choosing your flooring you want to make sure that it suits the needs of your lifestyle. Hardwood floors may be beautiful but they are not the best option for pet lovers or high humidity type places. Consider the factors that would make your life easier when choosing your flooring, you don’t want to be stuck with a high maintenance floor if you are on the go 24/7. Make sure you do your research before selecting your floor and think about your daily routines and habits and select the floor that suits your needs best.

Functionality If you are looking at flooring for a specific room, for example your kitchen, then you need to weigh up the pros and cons of different types of flooring before reaching a decision. I have ceramic tile in my kitchen which look beautiful and rustic, but at the same time they are cold, especially first thing in the morning, and totally unforgiving if you drop anything breakable on them. A far better option for your family could be bamboo flooring which is growing in popularity because it gives you the natural beauty of hardwood flooring without feeling that you are having a detrimental effect on the world's forests.

Style Finally, it is important to choose the type of flooring that suits your style of property and age of house. Open plan modern houses look best with the same light airy looking flooring throughout, such as laminate or bamboo flooring, they also look equally as good with beautiful tiled floors. Older styled properties, with lots of different rooms, may look better with solid wood floors or traditional carpeting throughout.

At the end of the day, the choice is totally yours, but just remember that you can easily paint your walls once you get tired of the color, you may not be in a position to keep changing your flooring. So my advice would be to stick to something natural looking and easy to match with all types of decor, and buy the best quality flooring that you can, if you are planning on staying in your home for some years.

Buy Local & Shop Local !

Come visit a Diablo Flooring Showroom to see many Quality products.

Pleasanton Showroom  (925)426-RUGS

5600-D Sunol Blvd Pleasanton,CA 94566

 

Danville Showroom (925)314-WOOD    

112 W. Linda Mesa Ave  Danville,CA 94596

 

Walnut Creek Showroom (925)988-WOOD

1813 Mt Diablo Blvd Walnut Creek,CA 94596

Online http://www.diabloflooring.com

 


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Tue, 12 Jun 2012 15:11:00 -0700 Diablo Flooring,Inc : Caring for your WOOL Carpet http://diabloflooring.posterous.com/diablo-flooringinc-caring-for-your-wool-carpe http://diabloflooring.posterous.com/diablo-flooringinc-caring-for-your-wool-carpe

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Caring for your carpet

The natural attributes of New Zealand wool help keep your Wools of New Zealand branded carpets looking good for longer:

  • The naturally scaly surface of wool makes it naturally resistant to soiling. Soil will be held high in the carpet pile where it can be easily removed by vacuuming.
  • Wool has natural elasticity so it stands up to everyday wear and tear and resists unsightly crushing from furniture.
  • Wool has a natural protective outer layer that prevents water-based spills from penetrating into the fiber.

Combined with an effective maintenance plan, these natural attributes make it easy to look after your Wools of New Zealand branded carpet or rug.

All you have to do is follow the three simple steps set out below:

STEP 1: VACUUMING

When it comes to keeping your carpet looking good and hygienically clean, you can never vacuum too often. As a rule, vacuum at least once a week, more often in heavy traffic areas. Be thorough – vacuum under furniture, behind curtains and where your carpet meets the wall.

Quick tips:

  • Be sure your vacuum cleaner is suitable for your type of carpet. Follow the advice of the carpet manufacturer or your retailer.
  • If your vacuum has a bag, empty it regularly to ensure the vacuum doesn't lose suction.

STEP 2: CLEAN SPILLS IMMEDIATELY

Stains can be prevented easily by ACTING QUICKLY when spills occur. Even when time is not on your side, follow this simple removal process, use the correct cleaning agent, and you'll be delighted with the difference you can make.

Scoop, Blot, Clean, Rinse and Blot Dry

DO NOT RUB OR SCRUB YOUR WOOL CARPET AS THIS CAN CAUSE PERMANENT PILE DISTORTION.

Type of treatment

  1. Cold water.
  2. One teaspoon of wool detergent (for example, Softly) and one litre of warm water.
  3. Clear household disinfectant.
  4. Dry cleaning solvent such as White Spirit or Murlex (Available from hardware stores). Use only on dry carpet.
  5. Chill with ice cubes in a plastic bag. Pick or scrape off gum.
  6. Mix 1/3 cup of white vinegar with 2/3 cup of water.
  7. Warm water.
  8. Nail polish remover (should not contain lanolin).
  9. Surgical alcohol.
  10. Place absorbent paper over wax and apply hot iron to paper. Wax will melt and be absorbed by the paper.
  11. Vacuum clean.
  12. Mineral turpentine.
  13. Seek assistance from a professional carpet cleaner.

Cleaning Guide

(Begin with Step One and proceed to Step Two or Three if necessary.)

StainStep OneStep TwoStep Three
Alcoholic beverages 1 2  
Bleach 1 13  
Blood 1 2  
Butter 4 2  
Candle Wax 10 4  
Chewing Gum 5 4  
Chocolate 4 2  
Coffee 1 2 6
Colas & soft drinks 1 2  
Cooking oil 4 2  
Cream 2 4  
Egg 2 13  
Faeces 2 3 13
Floor wax 4 2  
Fruit juice 1 2  
Furniture polish 4 2  
Gravy & sauces 7 2  
Ink (ballpoint pen) 9 2  
Ink (felt tip pen) 4 2  
Lipstick 4 2  
Milk 2 4  
Mustard 2    
Nail Polish 8 4  
Oil & grease 4 2  
Paint (Oil based) 12 4  
Paint (acrylic) 1 2  
Rust 6 13  
Salad dressing 2 4  
Shoe Polish 4 2  
Soot 11 4  
Tar 12 4  
Tea 1 2 6
Tomato sauce 7 2  
Urine (fresh) 1 2 3
Urine (old stain) 13    
Vomit 2 3 6
Wine 1 2 6
Unknown material 4 2  

STEP 3: PROFESSIONAL CLEANING

Professional cleaning once every one-to-two years will do wonders to revitalise your carpet and keep it hygienically clean.

Professional carpet cleaning is a science requiring skills and expertise that can only be obtained through formal training. Untrained operators may do your carpet more harm than good.

Diablo Flooring has 3 Locations.

Pleasanton Showroom (925)426-RUGS
5600-D Sunol Blvd Pleasanton,CA 94566

Danville Showroom (925)314-WOOD
112 W. Linda Mesa Ave Danville,CA 94596

Walnut Creek Showroom (925)988-WOOD
1813 Mt Diablo Blvd Walnut Creek,CA 94596

Online http://www.diabloflooring.com

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Fri, 08 Jun 2012 13:19:00 -0700 Diablo Flooring,Inc : Has A LivingSocial Deal $59.00 for $250.00 http://diabloflooring.posterous.com/diablo-flooringinc-has-a-livingsocial-deal-59 http://diabloflooring.posterous.com/diablo-flooringinc-has-a-livingsocial-deal-59
  • Diablo Flooring,Inc  & Livingsocial Deal
  • Whether you crave the comfort of carpet, the elegance of hardwood, or the sustainability of cork, these technicians will fit your home with the perfect flooring
  • Three expansive showrooms boast quality carpet, wood, laminate, vinyl, tile, and stone from top brands
  • Family-owned-and-operated business offers two-year guarantee on workmanship


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Thu, 17 May 2012 16:06:00 -0700 Diablo Flooring,Inc : Bona stains, sealers, finishes, and cleaners . http://diabloflooring.posterous.com/diablo-flooringinc-bona-stains-sealers-finish http://diabloflooring.posterous.com/diablo-flooringinc-bona-stains-sealers-finish

Bona Traffic

Bona Traffic is a waterborne, commercial and residential hardwood floor finish. It is the industry's premium finish for durability and beauty.

 

Designed specifically for the unique demands of heavy-traffic commercial and residential hardwood floors, Bona Traffic's advanced formula provides the ultimate in durability, outperforming any finish in the industry - moisture cure, solvent-based, oil-modified or other waterborne finishes. GREENGUARD certified for indoor air quality.

 

 

Available sheen levels   Available sizes

Commercial Gloss - NEW!

Commercial Satin

Commercial Semi-Gloss

 

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Whether you are looking for shine, color, slip resistance or durability, Bona provides a solution for you. We offer optimal systems and premium results with our beautiful, durable and easy-to-use coatings. Our unwavering commitment to research and development has enabled Bona to drive the hardwood flooring industry's evolution.

 

Come visit a Diablo Flooring showroom to see many great Bona flooring products.
Danville,CA (925) 314-WOOD
112 West Linda Mesa Ave Danville,CA
Walnut Creek,CA (925)988-WOOD
1813 Mt Diablo Blvd Walnut Creek,CA 94596
Pleasanton,CA (925)426-RUGS
5600-D Sunol Blvd Pleasanton,CA 94566

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Tue, 15 May 2012 10:44:00 -0700 Diablo Flooring,Inc : Memorial Day Special 0% Interest for up to 18 Months through GE Money http://diabloflooring.posterous.com/diablo-flooringinc-memorial-day-special-0-int http://diabloflooring.posterous.com/diablo-flooringinc-memorial-day-special-0-int
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We now offer 0% Interest for up to 18 Months through GE Money.

Below are some key terms and conditions of the 0% Interest for 18 months GE Money card. If you are approved for the GE Money Sport card, we will send you the complete terms and conditions of the account.

May 21,2012 - June 3,2012

Come visit a Diablo Flooring showroom to see many great flooring products.
Danville,CA (925) 314-WOOD
112 West Linda Mesa Ave Danville,CA
Walnut Creek,CA (925)988-WOOD
1813 Mt Diablo Blvd Walnut Creek,CA 94596
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5600-D Sunol Blvd Pleasanton,CA 94566
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Thu, 03 May 2012 15:51:00 -0700 Diablo Flooring,Inc : Carpet Types, Styles, Colors, and More http://diabloflooring.posterous.com/diablo-flooringinc-carpet-types-styles-colors http://diabloflooring.posterous.com/diablo-flooringinc-carpet-types-styles-colors

The number of carpet choices available can easily overwhelm buyers. Taking a second to break it down and learn about the styles and types available will make the purchase decision easier. Understanding what the options are will help in choosing the best carpet for the situation.

Styles and Types of Carpet

 

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Carpet is most commonly found in two types of construction: cut pile and loop pile. Each construction offers various styles to choose from.

Cut Pile: This carpet gets its durability through the fiber used, the density of the tufts, and the twist of the yarn. There are four popular styles to choose from: textured plush, Saxony, frieze, and cable.

Plush: This has a smooth and even finish, providing a more formal look.

• Textured: This style uses low density fibers of uneven heights. The resulting look hides dirt with an informal look, but it is not suited for high traffic areas.

• Saxony: This has a smooth and even finish, but the fibers are longer than a textured plush, and the fibers have a twist. Though this is the most popular style of carpet on the market, it has a tendency to show footprints and other marks more than other carpets.

• Frieze: This carpet style features long fibers with more twists, so the resulting texture is informal. It hides foot prints and other marks easier than other carpets, but is generally not suited for high traffic areas. If the piles are longer, it is called “shag.”

• Cable: This style of carpet is made with thicker and longer fibers to provide a more “cozy” feel to the carpet when walked on.

 

Loop Pile: Loop pile carpets do not cut the yarn tips, making the loops visible. They are durable in construction, and are considered an “all-purpose” carpet. There are various styles to choose from including: level loop, patterned multi-level loop, and cut and loop.

Level Loop or Berber: This carpet style features packed short looped fibers. This provides a durable surface for high trafficked areas with an informal appearance. Some color flecks in the fiber may make it easier to hide dirt, but the height of the fibers may make the seams more visible.

• Patterned Multi-Level Loop: This carpet style features loops of varying heights to create a texture and or pattern.

• Cut and Loop: This carpet style is a mixture between cut pile and loop pile fibers. The variant makes for a textured appearance that is ideal for highly trafficked areas. As an added bonus, this type of carpet also hides dirt and stains.

 

Quality of Carpet

 

Carpet quality is determined by a variety of factors including: the fiber type, the fiber construction, weight, density, and twist. There are some manufacturers that refer to carpet by grade, but there is no universal grade system in place for carpet. The “grades” assigned to carpet by the manufacturer are generally used as a marketing tool. Though traffic ratings are important, one company’s “high traffic” rating may be better than another.

 

Weight

 

The weight of a carpet is important as it shows how many fibers are present. The more fibers, the heavier the carpet; the heavier the carpet, the better. The face weight of the carpet is usually provided when selecting the right carpet for a home or business.

 

Fiber Types

 

The durability, look and feel, and price of carpet are partially determined by the fiber used to make it. The most common fiber types are: nylon, olefin, polyester, acrylic, wool, and blends.

Nylon: This is the most popular fiber type used for carpeting. There are two different kinds of nylon used to make carpeting: nylon 6, and nylon 6,6. Nylon is present in roughly 60% of all carpets sold in the United States. During manufacturing, dye is added to produce a variety of colors. Nylon is a highly durable fiber, resistant to wear and tear. It is generally not a stain repelling fiber, though treatments are available to help protect it against staining. It is a conductor of static electricity, and when left in direct sunlight for long periods of time, will fade.

• Olefin: This fiber is not as resilient as nylon, but it is less likely to fade. It is a strong fiber that is resistant to wear and tear. This is an ideal fiber for any outdoor carpeting use because it is resistant to mold and mildew. This is not a comfortable carpet to walk on with bare feet. The seams of the carpet fibers may be more visible than with other fibers.

• Polyester: Polyester is increasing in popularity because it is a more cost effective option than other fibers. It is not suitable for highly trafficked areas, because it is less resilient than nylon fiber and is more likely to show damage and fade. If used with a thick cut-pile construction, it has a soft feel.

• Acrylic: Acrylic is not a widely used fiber, but it provides the look and feel of wool based carpets, without the expense. It is not a major conductor of static electricity, and is resistant to mold and mildew.

• Wool: Wool is the most expensive fiber in the carpet market today, because it is the only natural fiber used in carpet production. It feels good against bare feet and is highly durable. It is stain and dirt resistant, but will fade easily in direct sunlight.

• Blends: Blends of these fibers are used to improve the overall quality of carpet in terms of look and feel, and durability. The most commonly used blends are wool and nylon, and olefin and nylon.

 

Fiber Construction

 

The durability of a carpet relies heavily on the fiber construction.

 

• Bulked Continuous Filament: Otherwise known as BCF, Bulked Continuous Filament is yarn made from one strand of fiber. Texture is added to the yarn to add to the bulk of the carpet which helps to make the twist more permanent, increasing durability and the life of the final carpet. All Build Direct carpets are made with this construction.

• Staple: Staple construction is fibers made into short pieces of yarn, which inevitably causes the carpet to shed, and the fibers must be removed by vacuuming.

• Twist: Carpet fibers are twisted around additional fiber to strengthen the final carpet. It makes it more resistant to wear and matting, and texture changes.

• Heat Setting: Heat setting “locks in” the twist, to keep it from unraveling to strengthen the final carpet.

• Tufting: The finishing step to produce carpet, the fibers are pushed through needles and tufted to the backing. This is the step that determines the density because of the amount of yarn and how close the tufts are.

 

Density

 

Density is important to the life of a carpet because it shows how many fibers are used in the pile and how close the fibers are tufted together. The rule of thumb is: the denser the carpet is, the better quality it is. Test the density by running fingers through the carpet to determine if it possible to feel the backing. If it is hard to feel the backing, the carpet is dense.

 

Colors and Patterns

 

Colors and patterns are available in all kinds of carpet, regardless of construction, fibers, and type. There are enough colors and patterns available to suit any decor. Light colors make a room seem larger than it is, but they will show dirt and stains easily. Medium colors will hide dirt and stains a bit, so they are ideal for areas near the entrances of a building. Multiple colors may make a room look dated if the colors are not carefully chosen because they are not as common. They will also hide dirt and debris. Patterns are a great choice for children’s rooms because they come in a range from geometrical to floral.

 

Armed with this information, buyers will be able to determine the best carpet for the room(s) in question and the available budget for the project. When properly cared for, carpet can last many years and be an excellent investment.

Come visit a Diablo Flooring showroom to see many great carpet products.
Danville,CA (925) 314-WOOD
112 West Linda Mesa Ave Danville,CA
Walnut Creek,CA (925)988-WOOD
1813 Mt Diablo Blvd Walnut Creek,CA 94596
Pleasanton,CA (925)426-RUGS
5600-D Sunol Blvd Pleasanton,CA 94566

 

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