Fibreboard flooring system creates a unique, decorative home design

Something attractive but neutral. That's the safe choice for many people who are making flooring decisions.

In playing it safe, however, you may be turning your back on a wide range of decorative and functional materials, such as wood, ceramic tile and even new products like MultiLook Prestige, a decorative high-density fibreboard, -tongue-and-groove panel flooring system.

Oak is the most popular wood floor on the market because of its durability Pine floors. especially wide slat, are perfect for a country setting because the nicks and dents that eventually show up create character.

If you're thinking of creating an impact with hardwood, consider inlaid flooring. Unique patterns are designed by combining different wood species. These patterns can be integrated as a border, a centrepiece of a room, a stair runner or as small accents in key locations.

The classic parquet floor is created by gluing small pieces of wood together to form a pattern. The most common patterns are the herringbone and block. You can add variety by mixing dark- and light-stained segments.

Or stray from the common stains and choose light grey white or chestnut. Keep in mind that there are many stains and finishes available that will allow you to tailor the floor to your decor.

These colors range from natural to pastel to custom shades. The wide range of colors, shapes, textures and sizes of ceramic tile make it appropriate to creative floor design.

You can design an intricate pattern throughout a space using a combination of colors, shapes and sizes, or you can design a simple pattern using field tile throughout a room and accent tiles in key locations to create impact.

Consider combining tile with carpet. Create a border. tile design around the room's perimeter and choose a complimentary color of carpeting for the remaining area.

Grout can also help create your design because of the wide range of colors available. If you're installing tile in rooms where there is moisture (bathrooms and kitchens), use a liquid latex additive in the grout mixture. It allows for flexing and aids in repelling moisture, dirt and mould.

MultiLook Prestige is a new generation of flooring. It's manufactured from high-density fibreboard in four foot by eight-foot tongue-and-groove panels and is available in 17 colors and designs.

There are also 10 wood finishes, all in keeping with the latest design trends. The Prestige line also include a range of accessories and mouldings to create a finished, professional look.

This flooring system has a 10 year. warranty, resists humidity and heat stains, is non-flammable, scratch-resistant and easy to maintain.

It's also hypoallergenic creating an environment ideal for allergy sufferers. With a little imagination the patterns and colors of this flooring system can be combined to create a decorative, unique design.

For a list of distributors in your area call 1-800-351-7991. From wood tile, to new products there is a wide range of decorative and functional materials on the market.

With a little imagination you can create wall to wall style and make your home stand out above the rest.