Stair Carpet & Stair Runner Buyers Guide – Carpet Workroom
Types of Carpeting for Stairs & Factors to Consider Benefits of Stair Carpeting Carpeting stairs provides more than just slip resistance on hardwood floors. It also adds warmth and comfort underfoot, reduces noise levels, and protects the carpet underneath from wear and tear. Stair runners are a great option to conceal any unsightly scuffs or […]
Sisal Rug Remnants – Sisal Rug Buying Guide
Overview | Benefits | Selecting Sisal | Gallery To the eye, sisal rugs are very decorative, but to the touch, it’s not nearly as pleasant. They are typically found in dining rooms and living rooms, where you usually aren’t barefoot or laying on it. These rugs are recommended for high-traffic areas, such as entryways and stairs because […]
Carpet Pads Information
Carpet Pads and Carpet Matting Padding or matting is laid under the carpet or rug for several reasons. The first is to provide cushion for the carpet itself. Padding actually acts like the shock absorbers in your car. The padding will help your carpet keep its shape as people walk on it, which ensures a […]
Sisal Rug Buying Guide
Sisal Rug Buying Guide There are many pronunciations for this product as well as many misconceptions. Most people that request this material do so without knowing much about it. They see pictures in design magazines, but are surprised once they see it in person. To the eye, it is very decorative, but to the touch, […]
An Insider’s Guide to Buying Sisal
One of the fastest growing trends in the carpet and rug industry is sisal. There are many pronunciations for this product as well as many misconceptions. Most people that request this material do so without knowing much about it. They see pictures in design magazines, but are surprised once they see it in person. To […]
How to choose the correct stair carpet
I have spent roughly one year in the carpet and rug business, and that still hasn’t been enough time to learn all the intricacies of the trade. People constantly ask me what our busiest times of the year are, what products most people gravitate toward, and what the best materials to use in different […]