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World Record for a Pie Fight?

Jan 13

Posted by admin in Carpet, Helpful Product Information

Carpet Network is proud to be associated with the largest and most innovative flooring manufacturers who will go to extreme lengths to prove that their flooring can withstand the unthinkable!

SmartStrand-Rhino-Challenge

You remember in August, Mohawk had Ricko the Rhino live on their SmartStrand Carpet and after that time, a lucky team got to clean the carpet and it looked like new.  The product is amazing!  You can check out the SmartStrand Challenge here.

Most recently, Shaw Floors set a world record but not for producing the most carpet or anything even remotely related to flooring.  Their Guinness Book of World Records is for the largest pie fight!  Yes, I said Pie Fight!  The event had over 400 participants and 1,200 cherry, chocolate and apple pies.  Yum!

pie fight

The January 7th event was coordinated to promote its Anso nylon products.  Anso nylon is known for its durability and ease of cleaning but this event gave Anso nylon a new name.

After 3,000 pounds of pies had been thrown, trampled and ground into the carpet, Shaws cleaning team got to work and made it look like new.  I think this product would make it in my house with two kids and two dogs!

Check out the video and see how the Anso Nylon carpet looks like new after a thorough cleaning.

pie fight floor

What a mess!

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Why a Carpet Network Carpet Installation is Different

May 18

Posted by admin in Carpet, Franchisee Spotlights

Today’s spotlight is on Janine and Bob Klein, Carpet Network owners in the Pittsburgh, PA area.
On their minds is how a Carpet Network carpet installation is different.

Proper methods for installing carpet are an extremely critical part of the process of replacing the carpet in your home. Don’t settle for less than the industry standards as outlined by the Carpet and Rug institute, (a well respected organization recognized for establishing benchmarks of excellence). Visit their website at www.carpet-rug.org. Carpet Network’s team of installers carefully adhere to these standards.

Carpet Craftsman

Carpet Craftsman

They are professionally trained and skilled craftsmen who take great pride in their work, paying attention to critical details such as power stretching, proper seam creation and placement, removal of the exisiting flooring, carefully moving your furniture and vacumming the job when they are finished.

Janine and Bob Klein

Janine and Bob Klein

Carpet Network stands behind every installation performed with a Life Time Installation Guarantee. In the unlikely event that a seam should need repair or the carpet re-stretched, you can rest assured that the Carpet Network professionals will honor the warranty and repair the problem. In fact, following each and every installation performed, Carpet Network will contact you to ensure that every detail of the installation was performed to your satisfaction. We also mail out a survey card for you to complete; offering you the opportunity to rate our service in many specific areas. We carefully review the comment cards and make adjustments whenever necessary to improve. We are proud that over the last several years we have earned awards for Excellence In Customer Satisfaction. We also are proud to be an accredited business with the Better Business Bureau.

You can trust the team of professionals at Carpet Network to assist you in choosing the correct product for your needs and to walk with you every step of the way! Visit Bob and Janine Klein in the Pittsburgh, PA area.

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Allergy Friendly – Carpet

May 5

Posted by Christine Rankin in Carpet, Green Solutions

Studies have shown that carpet is better at trapping allergens than hard surface, such as tile or hardwood, because carpet fibers catch particles and allergens that fall to the floor. When allergens are trapped in the carpet, they cannot circulate in the air to breathe. Proper cleaning is performed with a vacuum that effectively sucks up dirt and dust from the carpet, locks it in the machine and keeps it out of the air.Sometimes, new carpet may also have a “new carpet smell.”  Scientific studies show that new carpet is one of the lowest emitters of VOCs into the indoor environment. In fact, carpet emits less VOCs than other products such as paint. Further, these emissions clear very quickly. The low-level VOC emissions and the harmless odor from new carpet dissipate within the first 48 to 72 hours after installation – even sooner with the ventilation of fans, open windows or doors.

The Carpet and Rug Institute offers Green Label and Green Label Plus testing and certification to indicate carpet, carpet backings, cushions and adhesives that emit low VOCs. In fact, the Green Label carpet program has such a positive impact on the indoor environment that the American Lung Association approves its use in its Healthy Homes programs. Additionally, the Green Label Plus program’s tough standards exceed the green building requirements dictated by California schools.

So if you are concerned about asthma, allergies or VOCs, be sure to ask about Green Label and Green Label Plus carpet, cushion and adhesive options.

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Tips on Selecting Carpet Cushion

Jun 23

Posted by admin in Carpet

A good quality carpet cushion is a wise investment. It adds considerably to the beauty, comfort and durability of your carpet. Often, cushion will be included in the price of the carpet. Ask to see what other options are available. Carpet and cushion provide a system that enhances the performance that you can expect. A low-grade, low-density cushion just doesn’t support carpet very well. If it doesn’t provide adequate support, the carpet could wear out prematurely. A cushion that is too thick or too soft can actually reduce the life of your carpet or cause difficulty walking across it. In general, a thinner (no more than 7/16″), denser pad will prevent undue wear on the carpet.

Cushion is described at retail in terms of pounds, e.g., 4 lb., 6 lb., 8 lb., etc. The term ‘pounds’ here refers to pounds per cubic foot.

Rooms subject to heavy wear will require a dense pad that is less susceptible to break down over time, while rooms with lighter use can get by with something less dense.

Carpet construction affects the choice of proper cushion. A looped carpet needs a dense and firm underlayment while a cut pile construction can utilize something a bit more luxurious.

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Carpet Maintenance Tips

May 28

Posted by admin in Carpet, Maintenance

There are three key steps in a proper maintenance plan:

1. Frequent and thorough vacuuming

a. Vacuuming removes dirt that dulls appearance
b. Select a vacuum with good suction and strong beater bars, which brush the carpet and loosen dirt
c. Change vacuum bags and filters regularly

2. Clean spills promptly

a. Follow specific directions supplied online at www.stainmaster.com, www.weardated.com or www.ansosmartcare.com.

3. Professional carpet cleanings at least annually

a. To maintain your texture retention warranty, you need to have a professional steam cleaning/ hot water extraction at least every 18-24 months.
b. Fiber manufacturers and carpet mills recommend that you consult the Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration (IICRC) at 1-800-835-4624 or access their website at www.IICRC.org

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Silver Technology – Antimicrobial Protection for your Carpets

Apr 28

Posted by Christine Rankin in Carpet, Green Solutions

Silver Release™   helps keep all your Healthy Home™ carpets naturally fresh, clean and free from bacteria, mold and mildew using silver and copper ions.

People everywhere are more concerned than ever before about the spread of bacteria, mold and mildew.  Consumers are demanding products that contribute to a cleaner, safer environment.  Proven effective against a broad spectrum of mold and mildew, Beaulieu’s Silver Release™ patented fiber technology brings permanent, natural and effective antimicrobial protection to your carpets.

Silver, a well-known antimicrobial, has a long history of preventing illness.  In fact, the saying “born with a silver spoon in one’s mouth” is largely based on the fourteenth century practice of placing silver spoons in the mouths of wealthy children to protect them from bacteria.  During the 1800’s silver was also placed in the eyes of newborns – a practice that continues today.  More recently, the medical community has incorporated silver into treatments for burn patients as well as for use in instruments such as stents and catheters.

The key to the effectiveness of the Silver Release™ antimicrobial agent is the unique and balanced combination of silver and copper ions.  Moisture in the environment, the same moisture required for microbes to grow, initiates the release of silver and copper ions from the fibers.  These ions bind to the microbes, inactivating them.  The maximum release rate ensures continuous antimicrobial action for the life of the product.
Benefits:

· Powerful antimicrobial technology that uses silver and copper ions – elements found in nature.
· Proven effective in inhibiting the growth of destructive microbes that cause odor, discoloration, staining, and deterioration in pre-clinical trials.
· Environmentally–friendly; silver ions are non-leaching.
· Can be woven into almost any fabric from cotton to rayon and from polypropylene to nylon, without changing the characteristics of the fiber.
· Completely safe for human and food contact.
· Built into Green Smart™, the fiber made from 100% post-consumer recycled plastic bottles, for a totally green product.  Unlike other antimicrobials  that are applied via topical coatings, the silver release additive is built into the fiber resulting in permanent antimicrobial protection that lasts the life of the  product.  It will never wear or wash off.

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Carpet and Clean Air

Apr 21

Posted by Christine Rankin in Carpet, Green Solutions

Although we might not normally associate carpet with improved indoor air quality, it does have a very positive effect. A misperception is that people with asthma and allergies should avoid carpet in the home. But much of today’s carpet is made from harmless materials found in clothing and other everyday fabrics, such as polyester, nylon and olefin fibers, which don’t trouble most people.  Gravity causes common household particles, such as dust, pollen and pet and insect dander, to fall to the floor. Carpet fibers trap the particles, reducing their continued circulation in the air. Proper cleaning with Carpet & Rug Institute approved vacuums effectively removes dust and allergens from the carpet, locks them in the machine and helps keep them out of the air we breathe.  For more information about indoor air quality, go to [www.carpet-rug.org]

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