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Don’t Leave Out Your Pets!

After some hemming, hawing, and perhaps a bit of procrastination, you’ve decided to purchase new carpet for the home. You’ve thought about pricing, the type of material, and what color would best compliment the rooms for consideration. Perhaps you’ve even gotten opinions from your spouse or your kids. But there might be one member of […]

Posted by Rod Barth
On February 18, 2021

Differences between Polyester and Nylon Carpets

The most common materials used in making carpets today are polyester and nylon. Sure, you might find an organic carpet here and there – typically on affluent floors – but synthetic carpet fibers are far more common. Both polyester and nylon fibers have their benefits, but which one is right for you? Let’s compare the […]

Posted by Rod Barth
On December 17, 2020

Piles of Carpet Choices!

No, we aren’t talking about a small mountain of carpet samples. When we mention carpet pile, we are talking about the yarn used in creating carpet and how it is attached. Interestingly, different carpet piles offer different benefits, and therefore one type of pile might be better for your home – or a specific room […]

Posted by Rod Barth
On March 7, 2019

Going au Naturel?

Information About Wool Carpets People interested in green living or unfortunately dealing with chemical sensitivities have revitalized the residential and commercial use of wool carpets. Since wool comes from sheep, it’s obviously a natural product. Plus, it has demonstrated its durability over thousands of years of animal and human use and continues to be applied […]

Posted by Rod Barth
On July 13, 2017