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Important Wall to Wall Carpet Considerations

12/12/2018
Important Wall to Wall Carpet Considerations
Shopping for wall to wall carpets can be a daunting task because you have to choose a particular design
in a certain color. When you have no idea of what things to consider, the process can be quite frustrating.
Carpets are one of the most valued assets of a home due to the elegance and comfort they bring to your
home. There are various factors that you should consider when buying a carpet. Some of the things to
keep in mind are material, upkeep, color, location, texture, and construction.
When shopping
During the pre-selection process, it is important that you ask yourself these questions:
How is the room used?
How many people use the room?
Is there enough sunlight?
How often can I vacuum it?
What about my pets
These questions and answers will help you to select a wall to wall carpet that will serve your needs
accordingly. Both color and texture of a carpet are relevant to the above questions. For instance,
a black wall to wall carpet is not suitable for a room that does not receive adequate light.
Color trends
You should consider several things when picking a particular color. Choosing neutral colors is always a
great option. Such colors hide stains and dirt unlike bright colors that show dirt easily. Neutral colors of
wall to wall carpet are quite appealing to most buyers. Some of the colors that serve this purpose are
muted blues, grays, and earthly greens. The best thing with neutral colors is that they match will most
furniture and other decorations.
You can as well go for patterned carpets (loop cut loop)) because they also hide dirt. Unless you are
ready to wash your carpet frequently do not go for bright colors. A patterned neutral carpet also matches
with different furniture styles.
Texture
The texture of a carpet depends on your budget. Texture may also determine weight. For wall to wall
carpets, it is advisable to avoid heavy carpets. Wool is much more expensive and has a rough texture. Wool
carpets are quite heavy as well. The cheapest material is polypropylene followed by polyester and then
nylon. Today’s polyester is a great value for active families especially with its easy of care on spots and
stains.

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Why Luxury Vinyl Flooring Is Beneficial

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Being keen to details is a great way to bringing elegance and authenticity into your home. One of the most notable ways of standing out is using mind-blowing flooring. Luxury vinyl tile and plank flooring makes use of various printing techniques.  The designs created are meant to maintain the textures of stone grooves and wood grains. Luxury vinyl flooring is not only cost effective but also highly beneficial. In today’s flooring market, luxury vinyl flooring is starting to go in rooms where carpet was the #1 product to use. Let’s have a look at some of the benefits.

Easy To Install

Installing luxury vinyl flooring is not a complicated process. You can install the flooring within a reasonable amount of time with minimal amount of fuss. You can install the floor by yourself because some do not need adhesives. This type of floor is a click together floor that goes together quickly. You can also hire a flooring professional to perform the installation whether product is a click or glue down method. The installer has the right tools, like a plank and tile cutter, knows how to lay chalk lines to start the flooring and has undercut saws and other tools to get the job done correctly. At Home Based Carpet & Flooring  located in Loveland, Ohio Brandon K. is a Certified Flooring Installer and is familiar with laying just about any type of carpet or flooring. Keep in mind you will want a mechanic that can cut and hang baseboards or quarter round. We generally stain the quarter round to match the floor or paint with a coat of white satin finish.

Easy To Clean and Hygienic

Luxury vinyl flooring needs easy care. You don’t need expensive cleaning agents to ensure that the floor remains its best. You can maintain its wood grain look by simply using a vacuum or soft broom. These floors are also pet urine proof meaning that you will not have to worry about hidden dirt or odor. A spray bottle of water and white paper towel does a great mess cleanup.

Natural Appearance

Most luxury vinyl floors are unique. By using effective tile and plank creation methods, you are able to achieve the natural look of stone grooves and wood grains. If you want to have a feel of real wood in your home, luxury vinyl flooring never disappoints. The flooring is also very scratch resistant therefore  increasing its durability. You need a slip resistant floor for your boot room, mud room, entry and utility room to resist falling. Luxury vinyl flooring has undergone various tests to ensure that it does not slip. You don’t want to loose your balance due to a slippery floor. Even when wet, this flooring is specially designed to ensure that you can walk on it without slipping.

Types of Luxury Vinyl Flooring

Luxury vinyl flooring market is growing faster every year. We now have luxury vinyl, WPC vinyl, SPC as well as Rigid Core vinyl flooring. These products are a combination of wood, plastic  and backing material. The WPC stand for wood, polymer composition. SPC is a stone, polymer composition. Each category has different looks and feels. Every luxury flooring products has various wear layers of thickness. For example the home centers will carry and sell products with 6 mil wear later. Not a very good floor for more than a 1 person household.  When you get into 12+ mils of wear layer then you are getting into the right type of product. There are some products on the market that are 22 to 30 mils of wear layer. Some of the manufactures that Home Based Carpet & Flooring sells are Earthwerks, NAFCO by Tarkett, Southwind Hard Surfaces, Marquis Industries, BeauFlor and Engineered Floors. Checking the reviews of manufactures prior to purchasing might be very helpful to you. In Cincinnati you can check reviews of flooring stores on line at the BBB, Angies List and Google+ as well as other forms of social media. Take the time to look into the type and brand of luxury vinyl flooring that suites your needs as well as who to hire to do the best job. Independent dealers are ideal people to deal with. They are experts. Also visit the below association who can refer you to qualified flooring dealers to purchase flooring and carpet from. The WFCA promotes industry standards and ethics and members strive to meet those standards.

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