Archive for the ‘Flooring Tips’ Category

26
Jun

Shopping Checklist for Flooring - Part 2 of 2 Part Checklist

Underlayment
• What kind of underlayment does this flooring require?
 
   TIP
– Your installer will advise you if your subfloor needs to be prepared with patch or leveling products, or if you require new wood underlayment. While this will add additional cost,…

23
Jun

Shopping Checklist for Flooring - Part 1 of 2 part checklist

Make sure your Dick’s Carpet visit goes smoothly by going through our simple checklist below

Before you go:
Consider drawing a simple outline of the room indicating:
• Room exits – Are their exits to the outside? Are there sliding patio doors?
• Adjoining…

28
Apr

DISPELLING COMMON FLOORING MYTHS

Myth: Berber carpet is not a good choice if you have cats.

 If your cat is a Bengal Tiger perhaps true. Most pets will not be able to damage berber carpet any easier than a plush carpet. Some very low quality…

22
Apr

RECYCLING

    As a company Dick’s Carpet has been recycling for years. Over the past ten years, we have recycled more than 673,920 yards of carpet and pad. 6,000 Ft of plastic, 75,000 Ft of cardboard, 2,556 Ft of paper and…

15
Apr

Laminate Floors and How to Clean

While laminate floors are particularly sturdy they can be scratched so guard your flooring from pebbles, grit and any sharp objects.

Laminate Floor Cleaning Guidelines:

1) Use felt pads, or wide based casters beneath all chair and furniture legs.2) When moving weighty…

11
Apr

Natural stone floors offer a diverse and stunning alternative

Each stone has it own exclusive visual appearance. Unlike glassy ceramic tiles, stone tiles do not have a protective glazed varnish on top and the color goes all the way through the tiles.

Marble Tile Floors

    Marble floors have been used…

10
Apr

Dick’s Carpet was Green before it was cool

  It was about 8 years ago when I started thinking green. Not really knowing where to start I hired a woman to join our team that had knowledge of environmentally friendly products. We now fondly refer to her as “Greenpeace.”

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2
Apr

Beveled Edge Planks are clean and economical

  

  Beveled edge planks tend to endure all types of wear and tear when installing over irregular surfaces. So you have minimal mishaps of one plank sticking up higher than the planks next to it, which could lead to…

31
Mar

Discounted Carpet Remnants - biggest bargains at Dick’s Carpet

Carpet Remnants The Biggest Bargain at Dick’s Carpet. Check out 2 for 1 Red Tag Sale, happens only once a year.

Carpet remains at the top of favorites and is in the category for homeowners looking for warmth, quiet and softness under…

29
Mar

Hardwood Floors waste less of the tree during production

   For warmth and charm, Hardwood floors is the choice that never goes out of style and can add tremendous value to your home. Today, many designers recommend hardwood floors as the main base-layer and then highlight a rug to…