A Carpet in Bloom?
Blooming is a word that you would most often associate with your garden, not with your carpet. And yet, blooming is most definitely a carpeting term. Blooming refers to the untwisting of carpet fibers,...
View ArticleOutdoor Rugs are Great for Indoors, Too
As those of us here in the North bid adieu to summer and prepare to welcome fall, we turn our attention inward, away from outdoor living and to our home interiors instead. It can be hard, though,...
View ArticleThe Fab Four of Synthetic Carpet Fibers
There are many different fibers used in carpeting. Each fiber type offers certain characteristics that make it a good choice for specific applications. Most fibers also carry at least one drawback as...
View ArticleKangaBack Carpets are Great for DIY
If you are looking for a low-cost, easily installed carpet, KangaBack could be the right product for you. The Kanga line is a collection of attached carpet cushions. If that ...Read Full Post
View ArticleOctober is a Great Month to Buy Carpet!
Fall is a very busy season in the residential carpeting industry in North America. Many consumers opt to update their look prior to the holidays and the accompanying visitors; others simply are ready...
View ArticleClearTouch Offers Good Quality at a Lower Price
No matter what we are shopping for, generally we all want two things: we want to be able to save some money and still get a good-quality product. And if we can do those things and help out the...
View ArticleAre Carpet Remnants Worth the Deal?
On the surface, carpet remnants seem like the answer to everyone's desires: the consumer gets a piece of carpet at a discounted price, without having to wait for a special order; and the retailer sells...
View ArticleInstalling Carpet on Stairs
Installing carpet on stairs is something that even many DIYers tend to shy away from, especially stairs that are curved or have pickets. However, stairs needn't be so daunting. Once you break the...
View ArticleBeaulieu Introduces Indulgence
Beaulieu has launched a new line of high-end nylon carpets, called Indulgence. First introduced at Surfaces -- the largest industry trade show in North America -- in early 2013, Indulgence ...Read Full...
View ArticleA Post-Thanksgiving Poem
From cranberry sauce to pumpkin pieAnd everything in between,No matter what hit your carpet this holidayHere's how to get it clean.
View ArticleMohawk Set to Launch Continuum at Surfaces
Mohawk Industries, one of the largest carpet and flooring manufacturers in North America, has recently completed the construction of a brand new manufacturing plant in Georgia - to the tune of $180...
View ArticleWhat is Kraus Perpetual?
Perpetual is a fiber featured in many carpets made by Kraus, a Canadian-based carpet and flooring manufacturer with production facilities located in the U.S. and Australia, as well as Canada. According...
View ArticleNew Year, New Carpet!
A new year is an opportunity for a fresh start. And what better way to freshen up your home décor than with new carpet? Whether you are considering carpeting your entire floor or just adding an area...
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Mohawk Unveils its Carpet Trends for 2014
At a recent tradeshow held by Mohawk Industries, the carpet manufacturer unveiled its new product lines for 2014. They include some new additions to existing collections, as well as some brand new...
View ArticleBissell Says Just Stomp n Go but Does the Stain Go?
Bissell has come up with the ultimate convenience product for removing carpet stains: the Bissell Stomp 'n Go with Febreze Freshness Stain Lifting Pads. The method of use couldn't be simpler; just...
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Wool is Durable, but High-Maintenance
Wool is the most popular natural fiber used in carpeting. Natural fibers have many key differences from synthetic fibers, and so must be chosen with care. Generally speaking, wool carpet is more high...
View ArticleArea Rugs Let You Play with Color
Adding an area rug to a space not only provides warmth and comfort, but it serves the equally important function of adding style. The impact it will have on the overall style of the room depends, in...
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The Finishing Touch
If you opt to have your rug made out of broadloom, you need to decide how you will finish the edges of the carpet. Carpet edges must be finished so ...Read Full Post
View ArticleNominate a Teacher to Win a SmartStrand Rug
This is the final weekend to nominate a deserving teacher in Mohawk's Facebook contest. On its Facebook page, Mohawk states it is honoring Dr. Seuss's birthday by giving away a bound piece of...
View ArticleShaw Announces its 2014 Color of the Year
Shaw Floors has named its Color of the Year for 2014: "English Royal Navy" (Pantone 19-4028 TP). According to Shaw's announcement, the color represents "timelessness, stability, and genuine honesty"....
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