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5 years ago

Do you know what type of floor color and finish this is?

Indianola Avenue · More Info

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Studio M Interiors
5 years ago
Hello! The floors are white oak and site finished.
timsan thanked Studio M Interiors
timsan
Original Author
5 years ago
Is there ANY way you could give me the stain/finish recipe??!
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