Carpet & Carpet Tile

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	Commercial Flooring Report - Carpet Myths and Facts
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	This informative issue of Commercial Flooring Report address several common myths about carpet to set the record straight. Learn the truth about off gasing, why cleaning your carpet won't make it get dirtier faster, and several other misconceptions.
	The "Cure" for Concrete Moisture and pH Ills
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	Moisture-related floor covering failures are responsible for over $1 billion annually in damages. The problems range from cupping, buckling, blistering and adhesive failure to discoloration and mold growth. These issues can occur soon after the installation, and in some cases, years down the road. This StarLog provides information about concrete, moisture and pH problems and solutions.
	Patterned Carpets: Finding the best match For your project
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	Patterned carpet is not new but its design sophistication is breaking new ground. With multiple colors and intricate patterns, these carpets were originally introduced to hide foot traffic wear and stains in large spaces. Today’s patterned carpet visuals have evolved into an art form. Carpet mills have engaged the services of big-name designers to develop exquisite patterns. The variety of standard and custom yarn colors is virtually endless.
	The Costs & Complications of Carpeting Without a Professional
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	It may seem logical that purchasing carpet by itself, as opposed to through a qualified flooring professional, would result in a lower cost. However, carpet is not a stand-alone product. There are many additional services and expenses required to complete an installation project properly. A lower price does not necessarily mean a lower cost.
	Shading, Pile Reversal, & Pooling
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	To varying degrees, most cut-pile carpets exhibit a characteristic known as shadingñapparent shade variations caused by relatively slight changes in pile lay from traffic, vacuuming and general use. Areas that appear dark when viewed from one direction appear light when viewed from the opposite direction, and vice versa. These changes in pile lay are temporary and usually can be removed easily by vacuuming or brushing the pile.
	Appearances Do Matter!
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	Weíve created our own maintenance monster, in a sense, because todayís carpets are masters of disguise. The intricate patterns mask soiling and stains.The advanced fibers and backings are engineered to resist crushing and fluid absorption. All this can create a false sense of security. Thatís because despite the latest manufacturing technology and canít-see-the-stain visuals,carpets still need regular maintenance to look their best.
	Up With Lift Systems!
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	Without a doubt, it is simpler, faster and more cost effective to install new flooring under office systems using a professional lift system than to do the same job by dismantling and reassembling furniture, using jerry rigged tools not designed for the job and employing extra labor. And yet, a surprising number of facility managers either donít know about, or donít take advantage of flooring companies that use todayís professional lift systems.
	Hassle-Free Flooring Renovations in Retail and Library Environments
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	Ask retailers what they hate most about floorcovering renovations, and theyíll tell you itís the hassle of removing merchandise off of, and then back on to, display racks and fixtures. Librarians have a similar lament about packing and unpacking volumes of books off of, and back on to, shelves and bookcases. Conventional renovations are highly disruptive and costly when you factor in the time, the labor, the damaged and misplaced items, downtime to normal operations and patron annoyance. The process can also pose safety risks to workers. The good news is that there is a better way to manage retail and library renovations, and itís available only through your StarNet Member professional flooring contractor.
	Bond Failure Symptoms and Solutions
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	Despite the carpet industryís efforts to improve the quality of installation workmanship, bond failure in commercial carpet installations remains a leading cause of complaints, lawsuits and premature replacement. Annual losses from such failures run into the millions of dollars, and ripples and open seams caused by bond failure create a high-liability safety hazard.
	The Perfect Match: Carpets Built on the Right Foundation
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	The benefits of upgraded carpet backings begin at the carpet mill, continue during the installation process, and ultimately improve end user performance and satisfaction - all for only pennies a yard.
	Air Quality
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	The impact of new carpet on the indoor environment has served as a hot news topic in recent years, with the media sometimes reporting sensational accounts of human suffering from so-called "toxic carpet fumes. "