Diamond Certified Resource Flooring Guide
Discover expert tips for maintaining your carpet's appearance and extending its life span.
Here, experts share their best tips for choosing hardwood floors, hardwood floor designs, wood floor installation and hardwood flooring maintenance.
Get details about flooring maintenance for hardwood floors, stone flooring, tile floors and carpet. Learn how to care for flooring and make it last longer.
Carpet cleaning experts give the best advice on DIY carpet maintenance like removing pet hair, preventing carpet stains and removing carpet spots.
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SAN RAFAEL — It’s often assumed that carpet diminishes indoor air quality, but this isn’t necessarily the case. In fact, studies conducted by The Carpet and Rug Institute show that carpet may actually have the opposite effect and improve indoor air quality. There’s a good explanation for carpet’s positive effect on indoor air quality: it provides a place for airborne particulates to land, making them easier to remove during cleaning. More than that, carpet actually attracts airborne particles and traps them on the floor. By contrast, in homes with hard floors, particles like mold spores, dander and dirt can remain airborne for up to 45 minutes before settling. While carpet’s ability to capture airborne particles can benefit those with allergies and respiratory issues, Read more
When selecting new stair treads for your staircase, you’ll want to make sure they’re built to last.
SAN FRANCISCO — There are several factors to consider when choosing window coverings, from style and material to functionality and even safety. However, perhaps the most significant of all these factors is light control. After all, if you have a beautiful view or rely on the daytime sun to illuminate your home, you’ll want a product that allows you to maximize these features. Additionally, if you’re sensitive to light while sleeping, you should choose a product that’s effective at blocking out exterior illumination. Draperies, while effective at blocking out light, have a number of practical downsides. Besides having an old-fashioned look, they’re heavy, they impose upon window views and they dictate where furniture can go. Read more
DANVILLE — When choosing a new wood flooring product for your home, you’ll need to consider several factors to make the right decision. A good starting place is to consider the size and character of your household, as this will inform the criteria on which you’ll base your decision. For example, if you have an “active” household with young children and pets, you’re going to have very different criteria than a retired couple. One of the most important characteristics to look for in a flooring product is durability. If you have an active household, you’ll want a floor that can stand up to wear—a dense product like oak or maple as opposed to softer wood like poplar or alder. Read more
SAN RAFAEL — It’s often assumed that carpet diminishes indoor air quality, but this isn’t necessarily the case. In fact, studies conducted by The Carpet and Rug Institute show that carpet may actually have the opposite effect and improve indoor air quality. There’s a good explanation for carpet’s positive effect on indoor air quality: it provides a place for airborne particulates to land, making them easier to remove during cleaning. More than that, carpet actually attracts airborne particles and traps them on the floor. By contrast, in homes with hard floors, particles like mold spores, dander and dirt can remain airborne for up to 45 minutes before settling. While carpet’s ability to capture airborne particles can benefit those with allergies and respiratory issues, Read more
Before taking on a hardwood floor installation project, consider these four tips.
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