Advances In Carpeting

COMMENTARY

• Solution dyed carpets offers superior durability and color retention compared to traditional vat dyed carpets
• Regular vacuuming and professional steam cleaning is crucial for upholding carpet warranties
• Installation is based on the carpet grade, square footage area and installation services
• Overall knowledge of advancements in flooring materials helps customers make informed decisions

The Baseboard Dilemma

TEXT

• Bob asks is the warranty on Von was talking about transferable if you sell the home?
  • Read the warranty carefully to understand maintenance and care
  • Make sure vinyl floor warranties cover labor in addition to replacing defects
  • Total thickness of the floor is important for longer warranties

COMMENTARY

• Use a protective mat for rolling chairs on vinyl flooring
• Damaged vinyl plank can be replaced by carefully removing and installing new planks seamlessly
• DIY installation is feasible for single rooms but challenging for larger areas
• Installing baseboards after grouting the floor to achieve a cleaner finish

TEXTS

• Mike asks about dog nails on vinyl floors. Have them filed or trimmed if needed
• Details on how to determine which direction vinyl plank should go using a feature in the room or personal preference
• Moving a pool table on vinyl plank should require professional help

Takeaways

CALLER

• Mike wants to know if he can float vinyl plank over the existing tile floor because its too expensive to remove the tile.  On the baseboards, the old ones have to come off and install new ones over the top of the vinyl plank

COMMENTARY

• Carpet now comes really stain free
• Dreamweaver carpet features PureColor with Soil Shield. A solution-dyed fiber advancement in carpeting
• Carpet padding called spill barrier cushion. Keeps the spill above the pad