If you do a search online to help find the best flooring for your needs, carpet may come up as a flooring choice to avoid. Dirt can bury deep into the fibers. It can show stains quickly if not well cared for. And what about indoor air quality? Is carpet really that bad? Despite the...
When it comes to day to day living, you’ve probably learned just how well gravity works. Between the kids’ juice box remnants all over the family room, and the red wine stains from your last party, your flooring is a checkerboard showcasing your lifestyle. If it’s time to install new flooring, and you’re shopping for...
You love your hardwood floors. But maybe you have a room where you want something a bit different. Why not give carpet tiles a try? Carpet tiles have long since been a favorite in the commercial sector, with carpet tiles representing 60 percent of the commercial carpet market. But as people continue to use them...
It sounds simple enough; your flooring is worn out and you want to buy new carpet. But it won’t take you long to realize that things have changed since the last time you installed new flooring. You can shop online. You can shop your local big box store. You can call one of those independent...
Buying residential carpet isn’t something a homeowner does all the time. Carpet doesn’t come with an expiration date when you install it, nor does it give off a warning signal when it’s reaching end of life. But there are signs that it might be time to replace your carpet. Stains, odors, threadbare areas, and stretch...
Have you ever wondered why carpet is as thick and plush as it is? It isn’t by accident. Imagine a carpet with a few scraggly fibers sticking up. You wouldn’t want that in your home. When you purchase new carpet, you expect a certain quality. That’s why, over time, rules and regulations started filtering into...
When it’s time to replace your flooring, you have many different options. You can simply replace your current flooring with something similar. Or you have the option to change it up and install something different. If you have an older home filled with carpet, you might be eyeing hardwoods. After all, you can’t pick up...
Sure, it’s important how a carpet looks. You want it to be beautiful, and to add the “wow” factor to your room. But equally important is carpet quality. If it isn’t made well, it won’t perform well over the lifespan of the carpet. Carpet quality comes from a variety of factors, including how well the...
When it’s time to choose the right carpet for your home, where do you start? It’s a major undertaking. Because carpet has the biggest impact on how your room looks and feels, it’s important to take the time and get it right. It can last for years – a very long time if you don’t...