Carpeting

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Why We Love It

New carpeting can be elaborate and elegant, cool and contemporary, or tasteful and traditional. This soft, quiet and cozy option is also durable, nonslip and an overall great value that can fit most any design style. It’s one of America’s most popular floor covering choices, enhances virtually any room and it can add value to your home.

If you’re thinking about carpet, give Floors Etc. a call — soon you’ll have a new floor covering that’s beautiful, warm, and inviting underfoot.

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“There is a true art to carpet installation. It is a cutting and seaming process requiring artistry and skill. By choosing Floors Etc. to install your new carpet, you can trust that — from start to finish — things will be done right.”

— Sandra Burnett
Floors Etc. President and Founder

More Things To Consider

  • Shorter Is Stronger: Shorter pile rugs will, as a rule, last a bit longer than longer piles.
    They are also easier to care for, as they can be more easily vacuumed.
  • Dense Is Durable: The denser the pile the better the quality
    How do you check the density?
    • Bend a corner of the carpet and see how much backing shows. The more backing you see, the less dense and durable the carpet.
  • Pile Heights vary:
    • Low: less than 1/4″
    • Medium: 4″ to 1/2″
    • Plush: 1/2″ to 3/4″
  • Clean with Care: Longer and/or loose piles can get caught in the rotating beater bar of your vacuum cleaner, causing damage. Floors Etc. recommends using one without a beater bar turning it off while using it.
FYI: Floors Etc. can turn any carpet selection into a custom bound area rug or stair runner.
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Some Great Reasons to Choose Floors Etc.
for your Carpet Needs

  • We analyze the condition of the subfloor and make necessary repairs (if any) prior to installation
  • We properly stretch carpet prior to installation to minimize wrinkles and insure durability
  • Expert crafting of seams
  • Meticulous craftsmanship of transition molding—for example carpet that adjoins hardwoods
  • Our standard 8 lb. pad makes your carpet feel thicker, prevents wrinkling, makes vacuuming easier and extends carpet life
    • Premium pad / upgraded pads (e.g.: antimicrobial, moisture barrier, luxe foam, etc.) are also available at an additional cost per square yard. Talk to us for more information.
  • We offer a diverse collection of wools, synthetics and sisals that suit any budget, including Frieze, Texture, Saxony, Sculpted, Cable, and Berber, plus Commercial grades.
    • ​Our selection includes a wide array of Low VOC, eco-friendly carpeting for healthier indoor air quality
  • We can (and will) custom order most any carpet (even if it’s not in our showroom) – just ask!
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The Essentials

  • Best for:
    • Bedrooms, living and family rooms, playrooms, and dining rooms.
  • Kid and Pet Friendly? Moderately.
    More Tips:
    • Choose a stain- and soil-resistant style to simplify maintenance.
    • Carpet is most prone to damage from messes and traffic, so choose a style that is durable, and stain treated, won’t snag claws, and disguises pet hair.

Benefits

  • Generally less expensive than Solid Hardwood Flooring.
  • Variety. Available in a wide variety of colors, patterns, textures, etc.
  • Safety and Comfort.
  • Slip-resistant: easy to stand on; and great for children to play on.
  • Good thermal and acoustic insulator.
    • Because carpet fibers hold heat, this floor surface insulates up to 17X better than other surfaces, reducing energy bills.
  • USA!
    • Ninety percent of the U.S. carpet market is supplied by mills in Georgia.

Drawbacks

  • Carpet is a relatively high-maintenance floor covering.
    • Doesn’t last as long as hard surfaces.
    • Some carpets can soil easily

Other ETCs

Looking for a carpet manufacturer that’s not listed…ask us!

How It’s Made

Carpet is constructed by weaving a synthetic or staple fiber into a primary backing material (typically a woven polypropylene). These fibers are woven in loops or piles that are either cut or uncut. Over ninety percent of all of the carpet made today is made up of synthetic fiber.

Did You Know?

Knot count refers to how many knots there are in a rug in a certain area—the higher the knot count, the longer it takes to weave the rug.

Importantly, this doesn’t make a difference in the actual quality of the rug. It will be strong either way—a rug will be slightly stronger if it has a higher knot count.

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