FLOORING 101: Pick the floor Perfect for you

CARPETCarpet construction consists of the surface face pile (yarn on top) and the backing

that holds these fibers together. Most carpet fibers are either long, olefin, polyester,

or wool. They vary in wear, stain, and matting resistance as well as cleanability.

Benefits: Broad price range and extensive selection that meets most budgets and

decorating styles. Soft and warm underfoot.

LAMINATELaminates can look like real wood, tile, or stone. They are constructed with a wear

layer, then a decorative sheet (printed image) both bonded to a rigid core, usually

fiberboard or wood, with a bottom-balancing layer to prevent warping.

Benefits: Can look like wood or tile. Extremely durable, easy to clean.

VINYLVinyl flooring has two categories: inlaid and rotogravure (a common printing

method), which provide you with an extensive selection of styles, colors, and patterns.

Benefits: Suitable for most rooms and easy to maintain. Good for room prone to

moisture.

THE BASICS

Carpet One Floor & Home has the widest selection of colors and styles available to fit your specific flooring needs. But before you choose, here are some basic guidelines to determining which flooring option is right for you.

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WOODWood flooring is available in solid one-piece boards as well as in the form of

engineered wood, which usually consists of a hardwood veneer top layer laminated

to lower layers of softwood backing which inhibits warping.

Benefits: Wood can be refinished and re-stained. Has a long life and natural

beauty. Usable throughout the house.

CERAMIC & STONECeramic tiles are available glazed or unglazed. Porcelain tile is very popular and

great for high-traffic areas. Stone tiles come in several forms and vary with regard

to their look, usage, and durability.

Benefits: Ceramic tile is a good choice for moisture-prone areas. Easy to

maintain with great durability. Creates an elegant and natural look.

AREA RUGSArea rugs play a major role in a room’s décor. Light colors give a room a more

spacious look, while deeper colors create a cozier setting. They come in a variety

of colors and sizes to fit any style.

Benefits: Area rugs help decrease the noise level of foot traffic, as well as

add warmth and softness to hard flooring surfaces.

CHOOSING A CARPET

BERBERDescription: Loop carpet tufted with thick yarn, which often has random specks

of color in contrast to a base hue.

Use: Anywhere that must endure lots of traffic, such and entryways and hallways.

Benefits: This floor covering has a rich, textured feel, while maintaining an

informal, casual look.

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LOOPDescription: Loop carpet has yarns that are looped and uncut on the carpet surface.

The pile height can vary from low, tightly constructed to a more luxurious high-level pile.

Loop carpet has, strength and soil hiding capabilities. This style is ideal for heavy traffic

areas. Berber is the most popular style of loop carpet that can be constructed as a level-

loop or multi-loop carpet.

Use: Can take lots of abuse. For use in kids’ rooms and family rooms.

Benefits: The shadings in this carpet will resists traffic patterns while making

colors appear deeper and richer.

CUTDescription: Cut carpet consists of yarns that are cut at the ends. The soft feel of

cut carpet makes it a perfect choice for the most comfortable areas of your home

— bedrooms, living rooms and family rooms.

There are five basic styles of cut pile carpet: Velvet, Saxony, Frieze, Shag, and Cable,

each provide a different look and texture. The primary difference among these styles

is the amount of twist in the yarns that will ultimately influence the carpet’s durability.

Use: Plush saxonies are used in formal settings. Textured lushes are less

formal and help hide footprints and vacuum marks.

Benefits: Wide variety of looks and colors. Prices to fit any budget. A

good rule of thumb: The tighter the twist level, the better the carpet

will perform.

CUT & LOOPDescription: As the name suggests, this carpet has a combination of high cut

tuft and lower loops in a variety of sculptured patterns.

Cut-loop carpets offer good performance but are slightly less durable than

loop carpets.

Use: Tough and durable, use it any place that gets a lot of activity.

Benefits: Adds a dimension of texture that creates an enhanced plush

profile and camouflages traffic patterning.

All Carpet One Floor & Home’s flooring is 100% guaranteed. If you are not satisfied with the installation of your flooring, Carpet One Floor & Home will replace it completely free of charge.

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