Many homeowners don’t understand the real importance of quality cushion underneath their new carpeting. Some retailers will use lower quality cushions to reduce their overall installed price to shoppers who are doing comparison shopping. This can be a costly mistake in the long run for homeowners buying carpet.
A good quality, dense cushion acts as a shock absorber when someone walks across a carpet. Instead of the carpet taking the stress and force exerted by foot traffic, the cushion absorbs the bulk of it and then pushes the carpet’s nap back up. Without a good dense carpet cushion the cushion looses its resiliency and then then carpet begins to show signs of traffic patterns. The traffic patterns will continue to get worse as the carpet yarn mats and stays crushed down. Plus, the cushion underneath has collapsed and has lost its bounce.
Avoiding Traffic Patterns
All of this can be avoided with a good, dense carpet cushion. Even a less expensive carpet will last longer and feel better on top of a good quality, dense carpet cushion. Carpet cushion is one place you don’t want to skimp on. The best you can afford for the given traffic area and type of carpet. For example: carpet manufacturers make specific carpet cushion recommendations to not void their warranties. Be sure to ask the retailers for a copy of the warranty and follow the manufacturer’s cushion recommendations.
Types of Carpet Cushion
Rebond Carpet Cushion
The common types of carpet cushion are prime foam, rebond foam, runner and fiber. The most often used are the polyurethane foam cushions. Rebonded foam is actually scrapes and small chunks of polyurethane foam left over from manufacturing of upholstered furniture, mattresses, and automobile seats. Cushion thickness vary from 1/4″ to 9/16″ in thickness. A 6lb to 8lb. density rebond carpet cushion in 3/8″ to 1/2″ thickness can be a great choice for underneath any new carpet. For berber carpets most carpet manufacturers recommend no more than a 3/8″ thickness cushion in a high density, such as 8lb. density. Also, dense carpet cushion may eliminate some of the re-stretch issues that can occur with some carpet installations.
White Oak Flooring has been around for hundreds of years and has been used as flooring, wagon wheels, in buggies, ships and even wine barrels. White oak extremely durable and fairly stable in solid planks. White oak flooring is denser than red oak, more moisture resistant and has a more golden coloration. This makes white oak flooring a great choice for traffic areas in the home.
White Oak Floor vs Red Oak Flooring
White oak flooring can be stained and is offered in different stained colors, as well as finished in its natural coloration. You can purchase white oak planks in both solid as well as engineered hardwood flooring. Many manufacturers offer white oak flooring within their product line. The most common solid oak plank widths are 2-1/4″ and 3-1/4″. Prices do vary from brand to brand, and depending on the plank width, finish and construction type. Although you can find some great deals on solid white oak flooring online. Below are a couple of special in-stock flooring deals I found on FloorSpecials.com…
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FloorSpecials.com is a new website offering closeouts and special truckloads buys for hardwood flooring and laminate flooring from Hosking Hardwood Flooring. The website is dedicated to in-stock specials at spectacular savings for immediate shipment. This is a great way for do-it-yourself’ers who are looking for a great deal and install their own flooring. If you are looking for a great deal in hardwood flooring or a laminate floor you should definitely check out FloorSpecials.com.
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Quick•Step® Laminate Flooring has recently introduced a beautiful new series called the Sculptique Collection. If you are looking for a laminate floor with an authentic-looking rustic, hand-scraped visual appearance you need to see this floor! Here is what QuickStep has to say about their new laminate floor introduction:
Quickstep Laminate Flooring Sculptique Collection
Sculptique™ Collection
The rustic charm of the Sculptique™ Collection can be found in the warm look of hand-sculpted details, one-of-a-kind surfaces and a beautifully time-worn appearance. Available in classics like Maple, Cherry and Hickory, these floors not only offer beautiful, natural style — they feel like home. Intricate yet comfortable, the Sculptique™ Collection floors also feature a scalloped edge and single-plank design. The look of rich detailing and rough-hewn textures creates a rustic quality and cozy appeal.
Plank Size:
A. Length — 54-11/32″
B. Width — 6-1/8″
C. Thickness — 5/16″ (8 mm)
Surface Finish:
Sculpted – Subtle texture down the length of the plank creates the look of soft-scraped wood.
Plank Edge:
Recessed, scalloped edges.
Installation:
Floating, Uniclic – Can be installed in any room in the home, including over dry, fully-cured concrete slabs.
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Mohawk Flooring Anniversary Sale is celebrating 131 years! Now from September 14th through November 15, 2009 you can find spectacular savings on Mohawk carpet, hardwood flooring, laminate flooring and ceramic tile at your local Mohawk flooring stores. Plus, Mohawk flooring has added an incredible offer – pay either no interest for 36 months -or- make no payments with deferred interest for 9 months. Click here for further details…
Mohawk Flooring Anniversay Sale
