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Aug2

When Silence is Golden

The next time you’re in a restaurant and are having a hard time hearing your dinner companion, look around. Chances are the floor and walls are hard surfaces, which mean that all the sounds made in the restaurant are just bouncing around without much opportunity for absorption.   Sound is transmitted by the vibration of [...]

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Jul19

Stainmaster: The Ultimate Performer

It’s easy to hear all the bells and whistles a product has to offer, but to actually see the product in it all it’s glory is quite a different story. Below is a video that demonstrates why Stainmaster carpet is a great flooring choice. The video showcases how Stainmaster carpet performs in three key areas: [...]

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May27

Carpet selection – Style and Function

There are 4 basic considerations when selecting new carpeting, not in any particular order; price, color, style and function. In today’s blog I am going to concentrate on the latter two.  The function of the carpet will vary depending on what areas of the home you are covering, for instance high traffic areas such as [...]

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Mar9

Wool Carpet: A Pet’s Best Friend

  Wool carpets provide the ultimate luxury for your Chicago pets, while keeping them safe and healthy.  The natural benefits or wool are especially noteworthy for older pets and those with compromised immune systems.  Wool is a non-allergenic fiber that does not promote the growth of bacteria, dust mites or give off harmful emissions, making [...]

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Jan23

Introducing Hydrotect technology from Jasba

More often that not, to stand out manufacturers need to use top of the line materials and come up with new and innovative technology that has never been seen before.  Jasba, a German tile manufacturer, has done just that with its introduction of the Hydrotect technology.  Hydrotect is an anti-microbial technology built into the surface [...]

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Dec8

Deteriorating Grout and Its Causes

                Living in an older home with tile in need of repair can prove to be quite challenging.  One of the most common problems with an existing tile installation is cracked or missing grout.  There are a variety of reasons that can cause this including an inferior sub-floor, improper grout installation, and inadequate grout spacing.  [...]

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