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History of Flooring
Flooring has a history that is as old as the human race. From the cave man to the twenty first century, flooring has evolved with the evolution of man. The first floors were the naturally-occurring dirt or rock floors in the caves where early Homsapiens dwelled. Later they began to cover the floor with skins [...]
Polyester Carpet
There are several versions of polyester fiber available today, and this has created a significant amount of confusion. There is the traditional “old” polyester, PET polyester and PTT polyester. Most of the polyester carpets you see today are manufactured with PET fibers, which are produced from reclaimed plastic soda bottles. While it is true that [...]
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All About Olefin Carpet Fibers
While nylon is clearly the most popular synthetic fiber choice for carpet, olefin (also called polypropylene) carpets get the nod quite often as well. The primary draw for olefin? Cost. Olefin carpets generally cost at least 20% less than a similarly constructed nylon. In residential applications, olefins are usually offered in berber styles, which means [...]
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