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Presented by an online merchant sales site, this offers information on types of fiber, types of carpet, installation, maintenance and cleaning.
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carpet.org the best place on the web for carpet Click here to request a free quote for carpet Click here to find a carpet installer Click here to find a carpet cleaner Welcome to carpet.org This site is dedicated to helping consumers learn everything about carpet from choosing colors...Includes spot removal, cleaning, buying wholesale, installation, warrantees, questions to ask, carpeting selection, and carpet allergies.
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The Carpet Buyers Handbook The Complete Carpet Information Source. The flooring you need at the prices you wantDalton Carpet Wholesalertd width=...Describes types of fibers and construction characteristics. Offers tips and advice for selecting and caring for carpets and ruges.
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G94-1222-A; Rug and Carpet Fibers: Selection and Care This publication discusses structural characteristics to consider when selecting carpet, including fiber and yarn construction. Adapted by Shirley M. Niemeyer, Extension Specialist, Home Environment Previous Category Catalog Order Info The Fibers Yarn Construction Finishes Carpet Fiber Care Carpet Fiber Characteristics...Expert advice, examples, and techniques for installation, maintenance, and repair of wood floors.
http://www.woodfloordoctor.com
Information on scams in the carpet business and how to be a savy carpet shopper.
http://carpetguru.com/scam.html
Covering carpet care which also discusses features to look for in vacuum cleaners. [PDF Format]
http://www.hoovercompany.com/ftp/cguide.pdf
Discussion of this aspect of indoor pollution form the United States Environmental Protection Agency.
http://www.epa.gov/iedweb00/pubs/hpguide.html#faq6
Documentation on alleged toxic carpeting, nontoxic carpets, Dupont and Monsanto products such as the Stainmaster carpet.
http://www.holisticmed.com/carpet/
Information and articles on hardwood flooring, including how-to and care tips, refinishing guidelines, quality checklists, and a wood species guide.c
http://www.hardwoodinfo.com/display_article.asp?mainid=9
Professional carpet cleaner locator and practical advice for maintaining carpet.
http://www.procarpetsys.com/
Floor types and manufacturers, what to expect when having work done, allergy and dust concerns. Installer locator, photo galleries, and reviews.
http://www.hardwoodinstaller.com/
Includes a comprehensive listing of independent flooring inspectors for hire.
http://www.Inspectors-experts.com/
Information pertaining to how moisture and pH effect concrete floors and floor coverings.
http://www.vaportest.com/
This site has an informative section called floor school.
http://www.jpflooring.com
Includes information on Persian and Oriental rug history, techniques of construction, a guide to rug buying, maintenance suggestions and a glossary of terms.
http://www.rugman.com/Library/LibraryIndex.aspx
Includes FAQs about flooring and carpets.
http://www.carpet-usa.com/faq.php
Discusses carpet cost, installation and measuring, along with labels and special considerations for carpet buyers.
http://ianrpubs.unl.edu/homefurnish/heg231.htm
Covers rug types and styles, as well as cost and consumer considerations.
http://ianrpubs.unl.edu/homefurnish/g1317.htm
Carpet construction methods of weaving, tufting, needlepunching, flocking and knitting are covered, as are options on carpet texture.
http://ianrpubs.unl.edu/homefurnish/g1316.htm