Archive for Carpet
How to install glue-down carpet
There are several different types of carpet that can be glued down. The most popular are commercial carpets, indoor/outdoor carpets, and some level loop berbers. The differences between the types of carpets will determine which type of adhesives you would use to glue the carpet down. Most multi-purpose adhesives are latex based and good for […]
How to install carpet
Installing carpet can be easy to do with a little planning and know-how. However, it is physically demanding handling rolls of carpet. Making rough cuts in a garage or yard if possible can help to reduce the amount of weight you have to maneuver around corners, through doorways, or up/down stairs. Also, making a measure […]
Types of carpet
Carpet comes in all sort of styles, colors, fibers, installation methods, and patterns. Over 70% of the carpet in the world is manufactured in Dalton, GA. Almost all carpet installed in the US is manufactured there. Most carpet is manufactured from nylon, olefin, polyester, wool, or a combination of two or more above. The fiber […]