RSS

Carpeting

Bring the beauty and warmth of carpeting to your home . But first read these articles that help you choose from the myriad of options. Learn which carpets stand up to traffic and which are easy-care. You’ll also find information on areas rugs as well as how to install carpeting with integrated backing and how to lay carpet tiles.

Featured

Ultimate Guide to Carpet and Rugs

Nothing beats carpet for its wealth of colors, textures, and patterns -- not to mention wiggle-your-toes comfort. Follow our decorating and buying guide information to choose carpet and rugs that will warm your floors and enrich your lifestyle.

"… least expensive type of carpet (commonly found in home-center-grade carpets ), but its also the least … and dense-cut pile carpets . -- Wool is the most … static electricity. While wall - to - wall carpet requires professional …"

Articles

How to Clean Area Rugs

… area rugs as you would wall - to - wall carpet . Vacuum large rugs to remove dirt. As with carpet , the most important … synthetic fibers similar to carpeting can be laid to dry on … concrete surface and apply carpet -cleaning foam and …

Rug Care

… room rugs as you would wall - to - wall carpet . Fine Oriental rugs … synthetic fibers similar to carpeting can be laid to dry on … Sponge commercial carpet cleaning foam over the … Oriental rugs as you would carpet and wool area rugs …

Understanding Scale and Pattern

… flooring installation have a tendency to stop the eye and draw attention to themselves. A border installed around wall - to - wall carpet , on the other hand, creates a sense of motion and space. Using the same flooring throughout your home achieves …

Videos

The Ultimate Guide to Carpet

Learn more about all the options you have when choosing carpet for your home.

Thu, 5 Aug 2010|More from Kitchen Bath Ideas
|carpetfound at0:21, 0:55, 1:06, 1:30, 2:20

In the world of flooring, carpets' color, texture, and softness makes it a popular choice. It's also affordable and can be installed over a variety of subfloors, but how do you know what style is right for you? I'm Lacy Howard and today I'm gonna make you a savvy carpet shopper. To shop smart, you must first understand how carpet is constructed. Fiber is the basic material and the vast majority of fibers are synthetic.

available in a limited range of colors. Polyester is a relatively new carpet fiber. It's best for low traffic rooms but it gets bonus points for good stain and fade resistance.

polyester is being made from recycled plastic bottles. Wool is the original carpet fiber and the most expensive. It should be treated to increase its moisture resistance, but it's resilient, it cleans well and it's known to age gracefully. There are three basic steps to constructing carpet . First, tufting. That's the process of weaving the fiber to the backing. Next, the small loops of yarn are trimmed to create

Then the carpet is dyed. Finally, latex and secondary backing are heat pressed to the backside of the product. Knowing a few keywords will help you shop smart. Pile height is the length of the fiber from the backing to the tip of the yarn. Stitch rate is the number of tufts per inch of carpet length. A stitch rate of 7 or 8 is good, 3 or 4 is poor. Face weight is the number of ounces

tighter the twist, the stronger the yarn and the more durable the carpet . Now that you have the basics, let's talk about the six styles of carpet . Textured cut pile carpet has a two-tone appearance that hides footprints.

high-twist construction gives it high durability alongside a stylish knobby texture. Cable carpet is made from long, thick yarns that although comfortable will matt and crush in heavy traffic. Cable is a great choice for

under traffic and its subtle pattern can hide stains. When you're making carpet selections, here are a few things to remember. First, thicker is not always better. Look at the construction of the carpet . Each yarn should be tightly twisted, not frayed at the end. Check the pile density by doing the smile test. Bend the

I hope this overview of carpet has helped you narrow down what might work best in your home.

Carpet

Learn more about all the options you have when choosing carpet for your home.

Thu, 5 Aug 2010|More from Kitchen Bath Ideas
|carpetfound at0:06, 0:52, 1:03, 1:45, 2:18

In the world of flooring carpet's color, texture, and softness makes it a popular choice. It's also affordable and can be installed over a variety of subfloors. But how do you know what style is right for you? I'm Lacey Howard and today I'm going today I'm going to make you a savvy carpet shopper. To shop smart, you must first understand how carpet is constructed. Fiber is the basic material and the vast majority of fibers are synthetic. Nylon is the

available in a limited range of colors. Polyester is a relatively new carpet fiber. It's best for low traffic rooms but it gets bonus points for good stain and fade resistance. Some polyester is

being made from recycled plastic bottles. Wool is the original carpet fiber and the most expensive. It should be treated to increase its moisture resistance, but it's resilient, it cleans well, and it's known to age gracefully. There are three basic steps to constructing carpet . First, tufting. That's the process of weaving the fiber to the backing. Next, the small loops of yarn are trimmed to create cut pile or patterned loopened pile. For loop construction, the tufts are not cut. Then the carpet is dyed.

the yarn. Stitch rate is the number of tufts per inch of carpet links. A stitch rate of 7 or 8 is good, 3 or 4 is poor. Face weight is the number of ounces

tighter the twist, the stronger the yarn, and the more durable the carpet . Now that you have the basics, let's talk about the six styles of carpet . Textured cut pile carpet has a two-tone appearance that hides food prints. It also gives a casual atmosphere and is a good

twist construction gives it high durability alongside a stylish knobby texture. Cable carpet is made from long, thick yarns that although comfortable will mat and crush in heavy traffic. Cable is a great choice for

under traffic and it's subtle pattern can hide stains. When you're making carpet selections, here are a few things to remember. First, thicker is not always better. Look at the construction of the carpet . Each yarn should be tightly twisted, not frayed at the end. Check the pile density by doing the smile test in the sample like this. The less packing you see, the more durable the product. I hope this overview of carpet has helped you narrow down what

Mix & Match Carpet Tiles

What could you do with this versatile and practical flooring product? Stephen Saint-Onge uses FLOR tiles to warm up the family room.

Thu, 5 Aug 2010|More from Design Ideas
|carpetfound at0:07

this is our quick and easy flooring product by Flor and there're carpet squares that actually have a rubber backing to them, and they actually will stay in place. The thing that's nice about this,

More Videos

Slide Shows

Before & After Living Rooms: Traditional-Style Living Rooms

… Hardwood floors replaced the old wall - to - wall carpet , coupled with new beaded … Hardwood floors replaced the old wall - to - wall carpet , coupled with new beaded … stands in beautifully for old carpeting . A flagstone surround and traditional …

10 Living Room Design Tips

… elegant gatherings. A light tan carpet underfoot warms the space and … statement as well. This vibrant wall - to - wall carpet lays the foundation for a refined … ceramic tile, stone tile, and full carpeting work too. For more on flooring …

A Tiny Nursery with Big Style

… spot near the rocker for storybooks, cuddly friends, or a bottle at bedtime. Whether you choose an area rug or wall - to - wall carpet , go for thick, soft pile for your curious crawler. The blue-on-blue scheme helps the large pattern work …

Weekly Cleaning Made Easy

… cloths in place of silicon sprays. Keep your large area rugs in tip-top shape by caring for them as you would wall - to - wall carpet . For small rugs that are difficult to vacuum, take them outside and shake them vigorously, or hang them over …

3-Step Makeover: Master Bedroom

… comforter richly contrasts with the wood grain of the bed, inspiring a mid-range lavender hue for the walls. Wall - to - wall carpet wasn't quite right with the luxe bed, but Pergo's Piedmont Cherry flooring is a beautiful, affordable …

Decorating Rules You Can Break

… This gives the illusion of height, which makes a small window appear larger or a low ceiling appear higher. Wall - to - wall carpet doesn't eliminate the use of rugs. Add an area rug in the bedroom to create an intimate sitting area, just …