Flooring Information

Marble is a type of metamorphic rock widely used in flooring and other building applications due to its strength and ability to take a high polish.

Granite is a common type of igneous rock and is commonly used in flooring due to its toughness.

Patina is the change in the appearance of something produced by long-standing behavior.  In flooring it refers to surfaces that will look more distinguished the more wear it accumulates.

High Traffic Areas are places that see a high amount of use and usually receive high levels of damage and wear because of it, e.g. kitchens, stairs and entrances.

Bio-degradable Waste is a type of waste which can be broken down by other living organisms instead of being permanently deposited in a landfill.   Some flooring products, such as certain carpets, are being partially made with renewable, natural resources that are bio-degradable.

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.