Carpet tiles are sections of broadloom carpet cut into squares or rectangles. The tiles are backed with a rigid vinyl (or equivalent) type of backing. They are primarily used in the commercial world, as they have one dominate advantage of being able to be replaced quite easily by anybody. Read More
There’s a popular myth that carpet makes asthma and allergy symptoms worse; however, the opposite is true. Research has shown that carpet acts as an air filter, trapping allergens so they can’t circulate in the air. In fact, in one study where carpet use was reduced by… Read More
Allow us to answer that question with another question… How long do you want your carpet to last? A properly trained flooring specialist should ask the proper questions regarding lifestyle, children, pets, etc. Once the right information is collected we can then select a carpet that would meet, or… Read More
Where did the stain came from? Was it from a natural source? For example, pumpkin guts and things like blood, vomit, urine and wine are all-natural substances. Something like Halloween makeup or the die from a candy ring pop is not. The answer to this question will tell you what… Read More
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There really isn't such a thing, as it all boils down to preference. Price can be a factor as well. There is no right or wrong species for anyone. If you prefer changing colors every 10 years, oak makes a great species. Oak is very easy to refinish. Read More
Considering National Dog Day today, here is a quick little blurb about carpet and dogs. If you have pets, patterned carpet may be your best choice because the pattern helps hide spills and stains. Some colors hide pet hair, too! A dark patterned carpet would hide dander, but not… Read More
Congratulations Paul Taube, the winner of new flooring worth $1000 in Creative Carpet & Flooring’s Ugly Floor Contest! His photo entry (see below) received 20 likes, placing him as one of the top finalists. The judges chose his entry out of 10 ugly floor photo entries and, as a… Read More
Winner of 2 tickets to the Tinley Park Home & Garden Expo: MARY PETERS OF MANHATTAN, IL… Read More
When looking for carpet, a lot of people naturally focus on carpet fiber and often assume that nylon is always better than polyester. However, carpet fiber is only one of the factors that you need to consider. Equally important are carpet construction factors like density, filament type… Read More
