Carpet Connection

One of my focuses has been promoting our local neighborhood businesses. Let me introduce Alex Schmidt - he is a wealth of knowledge and has been in the carpet and flooring business a LONG time (12 years to be exact).

First, let's talk about flooring selection -- what makes up the different types and grades?

Carpet
Questions to consider:
1. What is it made of?
- Nylon is a good choice for longevity.
- Polyester is good for stain resistance and lower cost.
- SmartStrand® is good for stain resistance, longevity and is green-friendly.
- Wool, a natural fiber could outlast your house but is not for the budget-conscious
2. What style or texture do you want?
- frieze is the shag for the current time. Features tightly twisted yarns and is the #1 pick of today.
- plush is a smooth texture and a variety of thicknesses
- Berber is a carpet style with a long history going back to the carpet makers of northern Africa. This style is typically a flat loop (as opposed to a deep plush) and is very strong and wear-resistant.
3. Are you carpeting to sell your home or are you carpeting to stay in your home 20 years?
4. Where are you installing it? (bedroom, living room, stairway, ...)
5. Is green or eco-friendly a concern?
- some are natural (made of wool, corn and other natural fibers) or recycled materials
- has it been tested by the Carpet and Rug Institute's (CRI) Indoor Air Quality testing program. An icon with "CRI" inside a small green house will verify that the product has been tested, and passed the CRI's standards for low emissions.

Carpet Recommendations
Carpet collects dust and dander. So, it's a good idea to have your carpet professionally steam-cleaned every 18-24 months (or per manufacturer recommendations) to remove dust and dander.
Due to its quality and durability, nylon makes up the majority of installed carpet. With nylon capeting, the steam will keep the yarn fibers tightly twisted and close to the original state and help it last longer.

Call Alex if you want more information, Alex is happy to answer any additional questions you have about carpet, vinyl and laminate flooring...
AND you can count on Alex to assist you with choosing the best flooring for your needs and to give you a fair price.
Alex's Carpet Connection
(763) 425-1895
AlexSchmidt780@hotmail.com