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What is sisal carpet? Sisal Carpet in Westchester County
What is sisal carpet? Sisal carpet is a natural carpet fiber extracted from Agave plant’s long spiny leaves (species Agave sisalana). Sisal is a highly durable carpet often used in heavy traffic areas and higher end homes. It can be used as a wall to wall carpet, an area rug or runner. Often, sisal area rugs and runners are bound with a canvas border (about an inch wide) for a more tailored finish. In Westchester County NY, sisal has been...Moisture barrier carpet pad | Westchester County NY
Posted by TheFlooringGirl on Feb 3, 2013 in Carpet and runners | 4 comments
Moisture resistant carpet pad – Shaw Triple Touch moisture barrier carpet pad
What are the benefits of moisture barrier carpet pad?
A carpet pad with a moisture barrier can absorb moisture – both to prevent mold and reduce odors. These pads are typically ideal for basements with minor moisture (note: if you have a lot of moisture, carpet may not be a good option for your basement, regardless of type of pad used. A moisture barrier carpet...
What types of carpets are best for cats?
Cat friendly carpeting – Carpets that work well with Cats. Cats are a very important part of the household, and my customers know I love cats (as well as dogs). I “own” 2 cats…or maybe I should say, they own me and allow me to pay the mortgage. Cats are wonderful, but sometimes they can do number on carpets, so it’s ideal to select a carpet that will co-exist well with your cat. What types of carpets are best for...Flooded floors? Many don’t realize what insurance will cover.
Posted by TheFlooringGirl on Nov 18, 2012 in Blog, Carpet and runners, Hardwood Flooring | 6 comments
What you are entitled to from your insurance company, if you floors need to replaced after a flood.
Lately, we have a lot of customers who have had water damage on their floors. Water damage can happen for a number of reasons (too many to list) and sometimes it is covered by insurance – either homeowner’s insurance or someone else’s insurance (e.g. if it was caused by the town or your condo, or an appliance under warranty,...