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Eco Friendly Carpets
There is a tremendous effort being made these days to preserve what is left of our natural resources and to protect our environment from further unnecessary damage. Many people are turning to alternative products for many of their needs, everything from the food we eat to the fuel we put in our vehicles. Even the material we use to a put a roof over our head can be chosen to help in the eco effort. What isn’t so well known is that what is under feet can also be eco friendly, and it doesn’t have to be an all natural dirt floor either.

When considering eco friendly carpet, there are a few things you should know before you decide.

Mainly about the construction of the carpet, make sure that the carpet fibers, the adhesive, the backing, and the padding are all created from materials found in nature, and are a renewable resource. Pure wool is a good choice for the carpet fibers, as long as Read the rest of this entry »

New Carpet, One Tile at a Time

Carpet tiles have come a long way since their introduction to the market. Some things haven’t changed however, and one of those is the convenience that they offer. Carpet tiles are the easiest type and style of carpet to install, plus tile offer the ability to create a unique covering for the floor of any room because you can mix and match patterns, textures, and colors. Even laying the same type of tiles in different directions creates an eye-catching effect.

A few of the negative aspects of carpet tile that discouraged their use over the years have changed a great deal though. For example, carpet tiles use to have a very short life span, needing to be replaced every five or six years. Now however, with advances in carpet manufacturing techniques, carpet tiles have been known to last as many as 14 years. Read the rest of this entry »