IN THIS ISSUE

All About Carpeting

This month, our focus is carpets. An expertise all its own, there’s more to consider than you might realize when purchasing carpet. Color, texture and patterns, backings, fibers, and ease of cleaning are several of many factors. Our design team has extensive experience choosing and purchasing the best carpeting available to meet the individual requirements of our clients. We’ve compiled a few helpful articles to make the purchase and care of your carpeting a little easier.

Tish Lewis and the Currier Design Team

Find Your Ideal Carpet

There’s a lot to consider when choosing a carpet – the amount of traffic and sunlight exposure, and proximity to an exterior door, to name just a few. Here are some pointers for making the right choice for your space and usage...
Casey Caruso Find Article Here

Carpet Fiber 101

The type of fiber has an impact on everything from a carpet's aesthetics, cost, and wearability. More than 90 percent of wall-to-wall carpets are made of synthetic fibers such as nylon, polyester, and olefin/polypropylene. Knowing the strengths and weaknesses of fibers can help you make the right decision when specifiying carpet...Jamie White Find Article Here

Carpet Backings: Behind the Seams

It is important that as designers we look beneath the surface beyond the beautiful colors and intricate patterns. A better quality backing will perform better, providing the end user with extended durability, ergonomics, and dimensional stability. It will also allow for a more precise pattern, seam integrity and ease of installation. An upgraded carpet backing may be achieved for just pennies more compared to standard backing. Read on for more helpful info...
Mirtha Jimenez Find Article Here

Keeping it Clean