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A Guide to Choosing the Right Carpet for Your Home   created at May 19, 2009   106   When it comes to choosing the perfect carpet for your home, durability is key. While a skilled salesperson can provide valuable guidance, understanding the basics is crucial for making an informed decision.The first consideration is the type of fiber used ...

I've heard that carpets get dirty faster after cleaning, is that true?   created at May 19, 2009   116   It may be, depending on the method used to clean them. Years ago carpets were shampooed using a rotary brush. Because the shampoo and dirt were pushed down into the carpet rather than lifted out, the top looked nice for a few days. But it soon was dirtier ...

What’s this I hear about a corn-based carpet fiber?   created at May 19, 2009   108   Well, hold onto your scarecrows! Mohawk has introduced the first bio-based fiber that’s made partially from corn sugar. SmartStrand, made with DuPont Sorona polymer, represents a breakthrough in carpet fiber technology, producing a superior type of carpet...

How can I protect my new floor?   created at May 19, 2009   93   For hard surface products like wood, laminate, or vinyl we strongly recommend using walk-off mats in doorways and protective pads on the bottom of your table and chairs. Total Floor Covering carries many sizes and styles of floor protectors as well as disc...

Safeguarding Your Carpet - Essential Tips to Prevent Damage   created at May 18, 2009   122   To safeguard your carpet,promptly address spills using a clean cloth and appropriate cleaning solution,avoiding harsh chemicals or excessive scrubbing.Regular vacuuming,especially in high-traffic areas,removes dirt and grit that can abrade fibers.Protect y...

The Personal Choice of Carpet Color - A Closer Look   created at May 18, 2009   123   Choosing carpet color is a deeply personal decision,influenced by factors such as individual taste,the existing décor,the room's function and size,and the desired mood or atmosphere.Light colors tend to brighten smaller spaces and create a feeling of open...

How do I Avoid the Shower Curtain sticking to me?   created at May 16, 2009   83   No one really knows exactly why this happens when you run a shower. Though there are a few theories knocking around no one has the exact answer (yet). Anyway to stop this you can buy shower curtains with magnets sewn into the hem of the curtain (or add you...

Do new shower curtains give off toxins?   created at May 16, 2009   117   No, new shower curtains are not toxic, no matter what material the are made of. There is quite a trend in buying natural cotton and hemp shower curtains lately - and they look great - but there’s no need to buy them for safety reasons. Not sure where this...

How Should I Care for Shower Curtains?   created at May 16, 2009   73   Avoid mildew by airing off your shower curtain every time you take a shower. This involves nothing more than opening out the shower curtain fully to let it dry rather than leaving it all gathered together at one side of the bath. If shower curtains start t...

Is it true that some patterns and colors can actually make us feel better?   created at May 15, 2009   77   Yes, the key is to recognize your personality traits and complement them with the right color and pattern. If you find yourself feeling stressed out at the end of the day - then decorate your resting space, i.e. your reading room, bedroom, or den, in paler...

Types of Wallpaper   created at May 15, 2009   151   The most popular types of wallpaper you will find at your local wallpaper retailer or home improvement store are: Vinyl Coated Paper - this wallpaper has a paper substrate on which the decorative surface has been sprayed or coated with an acrylic type viny...

International Wallcovering Symbols   created at May 15, 2009   68   Here’s the international wallcovering symbols used as standard.

Wallpaper Pattern Matching   created at May 15, 2009   118   All wallpapers, except some textures and murals, have a pattern repeat. The repeat is the vertical distance between one point on the pattern to the identical point vertically. This pattern repeat is an integral part of the design. The repeat can range anyw...

Wallpaper packing and sizes   created at May 15, 2009   62   Wallpaper comes in different lengths and widths and, although usually priced by the single roll, it is packaged either as double or triple rolls. People may find this packaging versus pricing situation hard to understand. However, wallpaper is packaged thi...

Wallpaper pattern and run numbers   created at May 15, 2009   116   A pattern number and dye-lot or "run number" is printed on each roll. A pattern number identifies a particular design and color way of a pattern. The dye-lot number represents a particular group of rolls that are printed on the same print run. Different dy...

What are the latest trends in wallpaper design?   created at May 13, 2009   76   Every year there are new colours and designs in every product area responding to global and local influences, cultural and lifestyle trends and changes. Wallcovering manufacturers regularly bring out new colours and designs too; sometimes subtle variations...

How do I work out how much paper I need in a room?   created at May 13, 2009   73   Most wallpaper rolls are about half a metre wide and 10 metres long, so that will give you about 3 drops given the standard wall height of 2.4 metres—about 5 square metres per roll. A normal-sized living room would take around 7 rolls, generally speaking ...

Are there ‘test-pots’ for wallpaper?   created at May 13, 2009   64   Yes, in a way—your retailer will provide you with a good-sized sample piece of the wallpaper you like so you can try it at home. Just tape or pin the sample on the wall and see how it looks.

Can I wallpaper a room myself or is it too difficult for a beginner?   created at May 13, 2009   90   Yes you can and no, it isn’t.  It’s much easier now, with pre-pasted papers and new technologies like non-woven backings. Retailers will advise you; they have instruction leaflets and videos / DVDs that show you how.  A great place to start is ...

Is it true that if I wallpaper it will be hard to remove when I want to change the look of the room?   created at May 13, 2009   76   It used to be, but that was then—now there are papers that can be easily stripped and replaced. We make a very effective wallpaper stripper (Metylan Special Wallpaper Remover) that will make the job simple and quick. And if you make sure that the walls ar...