Sloane’s Carpet Buying Tips Unfortunately, we live in a world where not everyone out there has your best interests at heart. Some carpet retailers are ready and more than willing to take advantage of your lack of carpet-buying know-how (see Sloane’s Carpet Buyers Guide). Here’s our advice to help you avoid the scammers and make…
You’ve chosen your carpet, and you are ready to have it in your home so you can start enjoying it. The next step in the process, installation, is one of the most important in the renovating timeline. Poor installation an result in an uneven appearance and can cost you big time in excess square footage.…
The holidays are coming up fast. For all the hosts and hostesses out there, if you’re looking around your home and starting to get that rising feeling of anxiety about whether your home will impress, we know what you’re going through. But before you start tearing down that wall or daydreaming of a whole new…
When you’re choosing carpet for your home, it’s easy to overlook things like padding. Your carpet is gorgeous, and you made sure you pick a soft one, so what does padding really matter, anyway? As it turns out, choosing to skimp on padding can mean big, bad things for not only the lifespan of your…
Once you have your carpet style nailed down, choosing a color is the next step toward finishing your dream home. There are pros and cons to light colors and dark colors, as well as some additional considerations to take into account before you make a purchase from your local carpet store. Lighter Colors If you’re…
Choosing a carpet for your home is no small decision, and it’s one that will be with you for years. This longevity is the reason many people falter. You have a personal style now, but will it remain the same for as long as your carpet will be in your home? Determining your carpet style…
There’s a bit of a misnomer out there in some interior design circles about carpet’s place in modern design. While some believe it’s becoming an outdated flooring option, that simply isn’t the case. In fact, with carpet technology advancements, it’s one of the most sensible decisions you can make. Nowadays there are plenty of options…
There’s more that goes into your home carpet choice than you might realize at first glance. You’ve probably heard terms like cut and loop pile tossed around. But what do they mean, really? They’re easy terms to dismiss, but understanding what they mean and how the impact the longevity and feel of your carpet is…
Picking the Right Carpet Carpet truly is all about fiber. From cut to style to fabric type, the fiber makes each carpet what it is. But if you’re like most people, you only purchase carpet once a decade or less. So when a salesperson starts throwing around terms like Polyester vs. Nylon vs Natural Fibers,…
Advice for Buying Carpets in Denver Carpeting or re-carpeting your house can be a bit overwhelming at first. With so much to consider, it’s no wondier the task frequently gets pushed to the backburner for many homeowners. To help you overcome the overwhelm, we’ve put together some of our best tips to help you buy…