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See and feel a totally new carpet experience from Beaulieu of America. This is unlike anything that will be introduced in 2013 and is destined to be your  favorite flooring makeover indulgence!
 

While there, also checkout the complete line of Bliss by Beaulieu and Hollytex Main Street Commercial carpets, from pet-friendly Bliss EverClean to Bliss HealthyTouch with our Silver Release antimicrobial treatment to our ever popular Bliss Stainmaster. Many of our carpet collections have the features your looking for, like our Magic Fresh odor reducer, Lifetime Stain Resistance, and solution dyed fiber color-performance and durability.

Buy Local & Shop Local !

Come visit a Diablo Flooring Showroom to see many Quality Bliss Carpet products.

Pleasanton Showroom (925)426-RUGS

5600-D Sunol Blvd Pleasanton,CA 94566

 

Danville Showroom (925)314-WOOD ( Large Samples here )

112 W. Linda Mesa Ave Danville,CA 94596

 

Walnut Creek Showroom (925)988-WOOD

1813 Mt Diablo Blvd Walnut Creek,CA 94596

Online http://www.diabloflooring.com

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Mon, 07 May 2012 12:30:00 -0700 Diablo Flooring,Inc : Carpet Installation - costs, advice, & local pros http://diabloflooring.posterous.com/diablo-flooringinc-carpet-installation-costs http://diabloflooring.posterous.com/diablo-flooringinc-carpet-installation-costs

The Softer Side of Diablo Flooring,Inc

 Pleasanton,CA : Dublin,CA : Danville,CA : Walnut Creek,CA : Lafayette,CA

Carpet Installation

Carpet remains the most popular residential flooring out there and the only true soft flooring material on the market. Of course, it's also one of the more difficult floors to maintain. Particularly, carpet is poor at withstanding the stress of water and mud tracked in from the outside. Thus, the vast majority of homes have some areas of home carpeting and other areas of hard surface flooring. No matter where carpet is being installed in your home, making the right decisions about your new carpet and its installation are imperative to getting a quality, cost-effective carpet installation.

Some of these decisions are pure common sense. If you have a new puppy that isn't 100 percent house-broken, you probably don't want to spend an extra thousand dollars for a higher quality carpet that will still be ruined in a few years. On the other hand, in general, trying to skimp on your carpet installation tends to be a costly mistake in the long run.

Options for your San Francisco Bay Area Carpet Installation: Fibers and Pads
Besides different quality standards among manufacturers, you'll need to make some basic choices about your carpet installation, most notably fibers and pads. Natural carpet fibers such as wool tend to shed, but they will also retain their color and be easier to clean. Synthetic fibers vary in their imitation of these high-quality natural fibers. Most, however, will last longer than natural fibers, despite their degrading appearance. Because synthetic fibers don't shed, they also retain the grime that clings to carpet fibers. This means more frequent carpet cleaning.

You'll also need a carpet pad to protect the integrity and lifespan of your carpet. Basic carpet pads will help keep your carpet fibers together. Higher-end carpet pads will also make your carpet feel softer and more forgiving. Some carpet companies will tell you the thicker the carpet pad, the better. The truth is, the density of a carpet pad is a much better indicator of the overall quality of the pad.

Come visit a Diablo Flooring showroom to see many great carpet products.
Danville,CA (925) 314-WOOD
112 West Linda Mesa Ave Danville,CA
Walnut Creek,CA (925)988-WOOD
1813 Mt Diablo Blvd Walnut Creek,CA 94596
Pleasanton,CA (925)426-RUGS
5600-D Sunol Blvd Pleasanton,CA 94566


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Thu, 03 May 2012 15:51:00 -0700 Diablo Flooring,Inc : Carpet Types, Styles, Colors, and More http://diabloflooring.posterous.com/diablo-flooringinc-carpet-types-styles-colors http://diabloflooring.posterous.com/diablo-flooringinc-carpet-types-styles-colors

The number of carpet choices available can easily overwhelm buyers. Taking a second to break it down and learn about the styles and types available will make the purchase decision easier. Understanding what the options are will help in choosing the best carpet for the situation.

Styles and Types of Carpet

 

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Carpet is most commonly found in two types of construction: cut pile and loop pile. Each construction offers various styles to choose from.

Cut Pile: This carpet gets its durability through the fiber used, the density of the tufts, and the twist of the yarn. There are four popular styles to choose from: textured plush, Saxony, frieze, and cable.

Plush: This has a smooth and even finish, providing a more formal look.

• Textured: This style uses low density fibers of uneven heights. The resulting look hides dirt with an informal look, but it is not suited for high traffic areas.

• Saxony: This has a smooth and even finish, but the fibers are longer than a textured plush, and the fibers have a twist. Though this is the most popular style of carpet on the market, it has a tendency to show footprints and other marks more than other carpets.

• Frieze: This carpet style features long fibers with more twists, so the resulting texture is informal. It hides foot prints and other marks easier than other carpets, but is generally not suited for high traffic areas. If the piles are longer, it is called “shag.”

• Cable: This style of carpet is made with thicker and longer fibers to provide a more “cozy” feel to the carpet when walked on.

 

Loop Pile: Loop pile carpets do not cut the yarn tips, making the loops visible. They are durable in construction, and are considered an “all-purpose” carpet. There are various styles to choose from including: level loop, patterned multi-level loop, and cut and loop.

Level Loop or Berber: This carpet style features packed short looped fibers. This provides a durable surface for high trafficked areas with an informal appearance. Some color flecks in the fiber may make it easier to hide dirt, but the height of the fibers may make the seams more visible.

• Patterned Multi-Level Loop: This carpet style features loops of varying heights to create a texture and or pattern.

• Cut and Loop: This carpet style is a mixture between cut pile and loop pile fibers. The variant makes for a textured appearance that is ideal for highly trafficked areas. As an added bonus, this type of carpet also hides dirt and stains.

 

Quality of Carpet

 

Carpet quality is determined by a variety of factors including: the fiber type, the fiber construction, weight, density, and twist. There are some manufacturers that refer to carpet by grade, but there is no universal grade system in place for carpet. The “grades” assigned to carpet by the manufacturer are generally used as a marketing tool. Though traffic ratings are important, one company’s “high traffic” rating may be better than another.

 

Weight

 

The weight of a carpet is important as it shows how many fibers are present. The more fibers, the heavier the carpet; the heavier the carpet, the better. The face weight of the carpet is usually provided when selecting the right carpet for a home or business.

 

Fiber Types

 

The durability, look and feel, and price of carpet are partially determined by the fiber used to make it. The most common fiber types are: nylon, olefin, polyester, acrylic, wool, and blends.

Nylon: This is the most popular fiber type used for carpeting. There are two different kinds of nylon used to make carpeting: nylon 6, and nylon 6,6. Nylon is present in roughly 60% of all carpets sold in the United States. During manufacturing, dye is added to produce a variety of colors. Nylon is a highly durable fiber, resistant to wear and tear. It is generally not a stain repelling fiber, though treatments are available to help protect it against staining. It is a conductor of static electricity, and when left in direct sunlight for long periods of time, will fade.

• Olefin: This fiber is not as resilient as nylon, but it is less likely to fade. It is a strong fiber that is resistant to wear and tear. This is an ideal fiber for any outdoor carpeting use because it is resistant to mold and mildew. This is not a comfortable carpet to walk on with bare feet. The seams of the carpet fibers may be more visible than with other fibers.

• Polyester: Polyester is increasing in popularity because it is a more cost effective option than other fibers. It is not suitable for highly trafficked areas, because it is less resilient than nylon fiber and is more likely to show damage and fade. If used with a thick cut-pile construction, it has a soft feel.

• Acrylic: Acrylic is not a widely used fiber, but it provides the look and feel of wool based carpets, without the expense. It is not a major conductor of static electricity, and is resistant to mold and mildew.

• Wool: Wool is the most expensive fiber in the carpet market today, because it is the only natural fiber used in carpet production. It feels good against bare feet and is highly durable. It is stain and dirt resistant, but will fade easily in direct sunlight.

• Blends: Blends of these fibers are used to improve the overall quality of carpet in terms of look and feel, and durability. The most commonly used blends are wool and nylon, and olefin and nylon.

 

Fiber Construction

 

The durability of a carpet relies heavily on the fiber construction.

 

• Bulked Continuous Filament: Otherwise known as BCF, Bulked Continuous Filament is yarn made from one strand of fiber. Texture is added to the yarn to add to the bulk of the carpet which helps to make the twist more permanent, increasing durability and the life of the final carpet. All Build Direct carpets are made with this construction.

• Staple: Staple construction is fibers made into short pieces of yarn, which inevitably causes the carpet to shed, and the fibers must be removed by vacuuming.

• Twist: Carpet fibers are twisted around additional fiber to strengthen the final carpet. It makes it more resistant to wear and matting, and texture changes.

• Heat Setting: Heat setting “locks in” the twist, to keep it from unraveling to strengthen the final carpet.

• Tufting: The finishing step to produce carpet, the fibers are pushed through needles and tufted to the backing. This is the step that determines the density because of the amount of yarn and how close the tufts are.

 

Density

 

Density is important to the life of a carpet because it shows how many fibers are used in the pile and how close the fibers are tufted together. The rule of thumb is: the denser the carpet is, the better quality it is. Test the density by running fingers through the carpet to determine if it possible to feel the backing. If it is hard to feel the backing, the carpet is dense.

 

Colors and Patterns

 

Colors and patterns are available in all kinds of carpet, regardless of construction, fibers, and type. There are enough colors and patterns available to suit any decor. Light colors make a room seem larger than it is, but they will show dirt and stains easily. Medium colors will hide dirt and stains a bit, so they are ideal for areas near the entrances of a building. Multiple colors may make a room look dated if the colors are not carefully chosen because they are not as common. They will also hide dirt and debris. Patterns are a great choice for children’s rooms because they come in a range from geometrical to floral.

 

Armed with this information, buyers will be able to determine the best carpet for the room(s) in question and the available budget for the project. When properly cared for, carpet can last many years and be an excellent investment.

Come visit a Diablo Flooring showroom to see many great carpet products.
Danville,CA (925) 314-WOOD
112 West Linda Mesa Ave Danville,CA
Walnut Creek,CA (925)988-WOOD
1813 Mt Diablo Blvd Walnut Creek,CA 94596
Pleasanton,CA (925)426-RUGS
5600-D Sunol Blvd Pleasanton,CA 94566

 

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