Flooring Information

Rippling and Buckling in a carpet usually occurs due to improper installation where a carpet was not stretched out far enough.  It can also be the result of heightened temperature and humidity.

Shedding: Carpets usually shed during the first year of installation.  This shedding exhibits as balls of fiber and while they can damage some vacuum cleaners they pose no real threat.

Piles are the raised surface of a carpet which is made up of upright loops.

Stain Resistant Carpets are any carpets that have been treated with chemicals that help prevent permanent stains.  It should be noted, however, that immediate attention to spills are still necessary.

Carpet Rake or carpet groomer, is a cleaning tool that used with a vacuum allows homeowners to deep clean and rejuvenate their carpets.

Crushing is the loss of pile thickness because of foot traffic and is basically the appearance of wear.

Roll Crush usually exhibits as ridges across the width of the carpet and are areas of the carpet that have been flattened due to the weight of the roll.  This usually occurs due to improper storage of the carpet and when too many rolls of carpeting are stored on top of one another.

Triexta is a new type of fiber used in carpets sold by Mohawk and Dupont.  Triexta, a new subclass of polyester, exhibits excellent strength and softness.

Nylon Fiber is a type of synthetic polymer widely used in carpeting due to its stain resistance and durability.

Fibers are types of materials which are continuous filaments like thread.  They’re often used in textiles and especially in carpeting.  Fibers can be natural like cotton or jute or they can be synthetic like nylon or polyester.