You’d be surprised at how much dirt your vacuum leaves when cleaning your rug. No matter how big the promises of your vacuum manufacturer, sometimes they just can’t get deep enough to remove every particle. And those particles can add up over time. You love your rug and want it to be on your floors...
Nothing creates a more elegant look that an area rug accenting your hardwood floors. You’ve invested a lot of money in both your hardwood and your rug; how do you keep it looking good for years to come? To extend the life of your area rug, the most important part is vacuuming it frequently. Dirt...
A rug’s pile refers to the density of the fibers. Pile can be cut or left in loops. Pile can be short and flat, or shaggy and long. Rug pile also goes hand in hand with rug height, which is the thickness of the rug or carpet. Height is measured from the surface of a...
When you purchase proper floor mats and floor runners, they can be an effective way of creating a safer and more secure environment for pedestrian traffic within your commercial location. However, improper or poorly maintained mats and runners can be hazardous and cause slipping and falls. While floor mats and runners are widely used in...
Here throughout the Rockies, we love our hardwood floors. But hardwoods can be cold in the winter, and can be easily damaged in high traffic areas. Which is why many of us turn to decorating with area rugs to add protection to a room. Before you begin shopping, it’s important to accurately measure the total...
Do you like switching out your rugs for a fresh look in your décor? Do you have several rugs you rotate to prevent too much wear? It’s important to properly store your rugs to ensure a long life; to ensure they stay in top appearance throughout their lives. The best location for storage of your...
Remember your childhood home? If it was like mine, it had wall to wall carpeting, even brightly colored in a choice we wouldn’t even consider today. Today, when we choose to move into a home and create the ambiance we desire, hardwood in some format is almost always at the top of our wish list....
A good area rug can be the centerpiece to the entire room. It can give your room depth, can warm it up, and can even protect the flooring underneath. But rugs can do even more … they can transpire your home by telling a story. Yes, in times past, the area rug wasn’t simply something...
Here in Denver, one of the top flooring choices is hardwood, and with good reason. It’s stylish. It’s warm. It’s easy to maintain. And it looks great all year through. If you have hardwood floors throughout your home, you probably agree. Yet there may be certain areas of your home where hardwoods “bug” you a...