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Herringbone Floor Installation

Bob and Ryley oversee the installation of a select white oak 18 inch herringbone floor in the library. Bob describes the advantages of this type of flooring and discusses the techniques the installer, Chong Do is using.

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Herringbone Floor Installation

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