We carry a wide select of carpet products perfect for your home or work space. Take a look at our various information pieces about benefits, care, and installation of carpet.
Benefits of Carpet
Carpet has so many things going for it. It’s soft, safe, warm and quiet. It’s stain-resistant and gives excellent value for the price—and it saves energy. Carpet is also proven to trap allergens and dander (which can easily be removed with the right vacuum used regularly). So for beautiful comfort underfoot, consider carpet.
Created by leading design professionals who know color, pattern and trends, our carpet presents a world of wonderful solutions for your home. Whether your setting is formal or informal, quiet or high-traffic, an empty nest or a house full of kids, we have the right carpet style for you.
Main Carpet Categories
Following are the main carpet categories which is sure to add spice to your space:
- Texture - The velvety look and feel of smoothly cut yarns. May be deeply or lightly textured to create a fresh, easy-care surface.
- Twist - The twist is back in this lighthearted carpet trend. It’s relaxed but elegant and sumptuous to the touch.
- Loop - Modern interpretation of handcrafted styling. For active areas, where you want sass and sophistication without worry.
- Pattern - Almost an art form. Cut and uncut loops form distinctive designs, for decorating with originality and flair.
Carpet Care & Maintenance
It’s not hard to take care of carpet—there are just a few easy steps to be aware of. Regularly following these steps will ensure that your carpet continues to look as lovely in years to come as it does when you have it installed.
Simple Care Program
Carpet may be one of the easiest types of flooring to take care of. Learn how to keep yours looking great over time with a simple care program:
- Preventive Maintenance - protect your investment before problems occur.
- Vacuuming - prolong the life and beauty of your floor.
- Spot and Spill Removal - be prepared for the unavoidable.
- Overall Cleaning - get regular care with cleaning systems.
- DIY Cleaning - get the right equipment to do it yourself.
- R2X - stain and soil remover.
Stains & Soil
The majority of stain complaints are actually soil related. For example, many sugar-based spills, such as soft drinks and coffee, leave a sugar residue after removal. This sticky residue readily attracts soil from ordinary shoe traffic, and the resulting discolored area appears to be a stain.
The same thing happens when spills are cleaned with a detergent solution and the area is not sufficiently rinsed with plain water, leaving a sticky detergent residue. It is important to rinse thoroughly with water and blot dry after removing any spill.
You will want to reference the manufacturor's warranty for specific care requirements
Carpet Installation
We help you every step of the way after you’ve selected your new floor: professional on-site measurement, removal of old flooring, and skilled installation. We do it all expertly, so your floor will look amazing and give lasting satisfaction.
Before Installation
- Step 1: Remove Existing Flooring - Make sure you know who’s removing your existing flooring. If you wish, the installer will do it. If not, you should make arrangements to have it removed. To minimize dust, vacuum your old carpet before it’s removed and, after it’s up, vacuum the floor thoroughly.
- Step 2: Remove Furniture - Who’s moving the furniture? Decide in advance if you want to take on the responsibility or if you want the installer to handle it. Either way, be sure to remove all fragile items from the room, and don’t leave anything—such as drapery or plants—hanging over the installation area.
- Step 3: Measure Door Clearances - Measure door clearances before you have your carpet installed. If the new floor is thicker than your existing floor, door bottoms may rub. Plan in advance to have someone shave or saw the correct amount off the bottom of each door so it does not drag.
- Step 4: Paint First -Paint first. If you’re planning to paint, wallpaper, or do any other remodeling in the room, it’s best to do it before your carpet is installed. Keep extra paint to touch up any post-installation nicks.
During Installation
- Step 1: Prepare the Surface - Carpet can be installed over most smooth surfaces. Your installer will make sure the surface is clean, dry, and level.
- Step 2: Tack Strips and Carpet Pad - The installer will nail or glue tack strips to hold the carpet in place. Then the pad is laid and secured with staples or glue.
- Step 3: Line up Seams - This step is simpler for solid carpet and more complex for patterns—but your professional installer is trained to handle either.
- Step 4: Stretch the Carpet - This is a work-intensive step that professionals follow carefully, complying with industry standards so that the carpet will give the best performance for the longest time.
