Stepping onto brand new, professionally installed carpet can create a specific environment in a space. Whether a carpet is designed for a high traffic, business area, or a cozy nook in a home, planning for the installation of your product is an important step for anyone purchasing carpet. Carpet can add to the look and […]
Home Design Trends With Karastan Products That We Can Get Behind
Design trends change all the time, and home decor is no exception. We’ve paired up some of our favorite rugs from world-renowned rug maker, KARASTAN, with our favorite home decor trends. Some of these rugs are from collections featuring SmartStrand Silk. SmartStrand is most durable, easiest to clean rug fiber. Each strand of SmartStrand Silk carpet […]
Karastan Manifesto and Titanium Collections
The Karastan Manifesto and Titanium collections are two wool collections that continue to be some of the most popular rugs within the Karastan line. There is a reason that these two collections, both released in 2016 continue to be favorites from the brand. Durability and timeless style are two of the top reasons that year […]
Holiday Rug and Carpet Cleaning Tips
It’s time for the holidays and you know what that means: plenty of friends, family, fun, and food! But if you’re opening your home to friends and family, the holidays can be the most stressful time of the year. Cooking, cleaning, entertaining— a hostess or host’s job is never done. Victory during the holiday season […]
How to Choose a Pet Friendly Carpet or Rug
From the Fiber Up Since area rugs and carpeting can be made from so many different types, and strengths of fibers, it’s important to choose one that can withstand your pet’s tiny little claws. When it comes to the pile of your rug, cut piles are better for pets than loop piles. Loop piles can […]
Rug And Carpet Fibers 101
Whether you’re dealing with natural fiber rugs or synthetic fiber rugs, fiber content is the most important deciding factor when it comes to rug performance, aside from the rug’s weave density. But if you’ve ever tried to shop for a new area rug, you may realize it’s easy to become confused and discouraged trying to […]
Carpet Binding and Finishing
In need a cheap area rug option, but don’t want to settle for a low-quality area rug? Need to finish off a carpet with some edging or fringe? One of our best-kept secrets is that we offer full binding and edge finishing services within almost every store location! Binding a carpet keeps the […]
Janka Hardwood Scale
What is the Janka Scale? The Janka Hardness Scale is a test to rate the relative “hardness” of a wood flooring. The Janka rating is given in pounds-force (lbf) by measuring how much force is needed to embed a standard sized steel ball halfway into the wood. Flooring manufacturers use this rating to predict a […]
How To Install Luxury Vinyl Flooring
The popularity of luxury vinyl flooring, also known as LVT and LVP, is increasing every day. Due to its durable nature and low price point, more people are choosing this for their homes. Luxury vinyl flooring is both waterproof and stain-proof, making it a great choice for a kitchen or bathroom. One of the best […]
4 Easy to Learn Differences Between Solid Vs Engineered Wood Flooring
When it comes to adding natural beauty and a timeless appearance to your home, both solid hardwood and engineered flooring can add value and durability, as they are all manufactured from 100% wood, which means you will have plenty of species, unique appearances, grains and styles to choose from. So, here we present a few […]