STYLE & DESIGN
PREPARE TO BE FLOORED Eight trends that are sure to influence sales in 2022 By Bryan Sebring
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looring trends change as customers acquire new tastes, and technology allows a larger variety of flooring designs for remodelling projects. Of late, medium brown tones have struck the right note with homeowners, and so have finishes ranging from ebony to driftwood. Imperfect floors with min-
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eral streaks and knots have also proven popular, adding both character and a natural feel to interior spaces. And then there is faux flooring, with tile that looks like wood especially favoured. This year is bound to bring with it new and perhaps even more exciting trends. Here are eight that are forecasted for 2022.
FUMED FLOORING
Almost all types of wood flooring undergo some kind of staining to give it the desired final finish. But fumed wood floors get their rich colour and strong grain without staining. The wood is put through a process called fuming. This involves placing the wood in a chamber where airborne ammonia is re-
