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This page: Character strengths – Balterio Quattro Vintage Sherlock Oak floors by Forte Flooring contrast the pristine white walls and ceilings, as well as the formal living room’s dramatic black accent wall. The hard-wearing flooring is laid over a high-spec underlay, reducing foot noise and contributing to the feel and quietness of a real wood floor. search | save | share at A feature of the showhome is Landmark’s close attention to the surfaces and finishes. The lounge has a dramatic black accent wall and the second lounge has a battened ceiling. But perhaps the home’s most dramatic feature surface of all is the rich Balterio Quattro Vintage Sherlock Oak floors by Forte Flooring. Spokesperson for Forte Flooring Gaius Piesse says the Balterio laminate flooring was specified because it offers warmth and character and looks like a real timber floor with its wide boards. “We had the laminate installed over topspecification underlay to reduce foot noise – so it’s like a real wood floor to walk on,” says Piesse. “The Balterio features in most public areas of the home, adding greatly to its character. This floor is extremely durable and low maintenance.” To see the broad range of wood and laminate flooring solutions available, visit Forte Flooring’s large new modern Auckland showroom at 373 New North Rd, Kingsland, phone [phone]. Email [email protected], or go to the website: www.forteflooring.co.nz see more online: search 49048 or forte flooring at Trendsideas.com