Floor Covering News and Information on all types of flooring

Flooring Information and News on all types of Flooring

Sun and UV Flooring Damage

Sun and Ultraviolet light that occurs with it can be very damaging to flooring materials.  UV light is also emitted from florescent ceiling lighting.  The constant bombardment on a daily basis from the sun and UV light can fade flooring materials, dry them out, cause...

Technical Bulletin For Seaming Cut Pile Fleck Frieze

To avoid experiencing a more visible seam on the product Lines EF298, EF204, EF308, EF303 and EF506, a straight row cutting and seaming technique should be used, the same technique used in patterned carpet seaming. These Engineered Flooring styles have a pattern of...

CARPET FIBERS: WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE

CARPET FIBERS: WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE? Choosing the right carpet for your home starts with understanding the fibers that make up the material. Carpet fibers determine how your flooring feels, how long it lasts, and how well it resists stains and wear. In this guide,...

FIBER USE IN THE INDUSTRY

Nylon has been the dominant fiber used in carpet, both residential and commercial, for several decades. There have been fluctuations over the years where nylon, polyester and polypropylene have gained and lost share.  Wool, which only occupies 2% or less of the...