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Comfort, beauty, warmth -- no other household purchase better communicates the style and tone of your home. Carpet is an investment that will last a long time. Proper installation and regular maintenance are essential in enhancing your carpet’s performance. The Carpet & Rug Institute has compiled the following useful information to help you preserve your investment.
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Stretch-in Installation
There are situations in which the specifier will wish to utilize the stretch-in method. Its selection may be for one of the following reasons:
* Provides enhanced underfoot comfort, acoustical properties (i.e., higher noise reduction coefficients and higher impact noise ratings) when installed with separate cushion
* Increases thermal insulation (R-value)
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| Carpet Over Heated Floors |
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The advantages of energy efficiency combined with a distinctly comfortable heat source have made heated floors increasingly popular in many parts of the country. Often referred to as hydronic or "radiant-heated" floors, these floor systems have been popular in Europe for many years. Most systems utilize low-temperature water of about 80° F to 125° F flowing through flexible tubing installed beneat . . .
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| Selecting a Carpet Cleaning Professional |
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If you’re finding that no matter how much you vacuum, your carpet still does not look like it used to, it may be time for a deep cleaning. While there are do-it-yourself cleaning methods on the market, hiring a professional may be the safest, fastest and easiest option. The Carpet and Rug Institute (CRI) can give you some advice on selecting the right professional to take on the task. "Peopl . . .
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| Keeping Rugs Beautiful |
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Taking proper care of your rug will prolong its life and appearance. Vacuum your rug regularly to remove loose soil, taking special care when vacuuming fringe and edges. Some throw rugs, especially for bathrooms, can be washed in your home laundry. Always comply with manufacturer’s recommended cleaning methods to prevent warranty invalidation and damage to your rug.
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| Maintenance of School Carpet |
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Vacuuming Schedule and Equipment
Light to Medium traffic areas: Conference rooms, administrative/teacher offices, auditoriums, limited access areas, break areas, media centers, classrooms with limited use.
Vacuum every other day, concentrating on main traffic areas.
Heavy traffic areas: Entrances (use entry mats to limit tracked-in soil), corridors, student break areas, classrooms, congested ch . . .
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| Purchasing Residential Carpet for High Traffic Areas |
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When purchasing carpet for high traffic areas in your home, such as the family room, hallways and stairways, it is important to select durable carpet. Here are some quick tips for purchasing high performance carpet and cushion that meet the demands of a busy environment.
Carpet
density - refers to the amount of pile yarn in the carpet and the closeness of the tufts. The denser, the better. Cho . . .
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| Selecting Carpet |
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Carpet - nothing looks like it, feels like it or performs like it. It enhances the peace and quiet of your home by absorbing sound. It insulates against the cold, cushions your feet with comfort, and adds safety—helping to prevent slips and falls and protecting dropped objects from being damaged. And because carpet is a key decorative element in the home and a major purchase, you must keep s . . .
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| Selecting Carpet Padding |
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A firm and resilient carpet cushion is necessary to form a good foundation for your carpet, increasing its comfort and extending its life, by absorbing the impact of foot traffic. Cushion also adds insulation and reduces noise. For most residential carpet applications, choose cushion not more than 7/16" thick. If the carpet is a Berber or a low profile carpet, choose a cushion no more than 3/8" th . . .
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| Carpet Over Heated Floors |
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The advantages of energy efficiency combined with a distinctly comfortable heat source have made heated floors increasingly popular in many parts of the country. Often referred to as hydronic or "radiant-heated" floors, these floor systems have been popular in Europe for many years. Most systems utilize low-temperature water of about 80° F to 125° F flowing through flexible tubing installed beneat . . .
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