Supplying a beautiful carpet that meets the needs of consumers is the first goal of manufacturers. The raw materials that go into that product not only determine it’s cost, but also the ultimate consumer experience. Since 2008, there has been an escalation in worldwide raw material costs that has widened the spread between nylon and […]

Commercial carpet is a sizeable investment. Naturally, you want your carpet to remain attractive and highly functional long after it is installed. A well programmed maintenance schedule will extend your carpet’s performance, appearance and life. The longer carpet lasts the less it costs. This may seem like quite the understatement but it is a simple […]

BEING GREEN is not just Kermit the frog’s theme song any more. Eco friendly has become much more than a passing fad. It has become woven into the fabric of our very society. Green tips and ideas are being voiced everywhere we turn. So are you using materials that have been recycled? Are you recycling […]

Many people don’t place enough emphasis on looking at carpet properties when selecting the new carpet for their hotel or business. There are certain factors in the construction of carpet that are very important to know. Buyers should read the carpet specifications, and become familiar with the different properties of carpets, to make a wise […]

Last year, when many people stopped traveling, hotels cut prices in the hopes of bolstering their struggling occupancy rates. A year later, occupancy is coming back, although the average daily rate (ADR) charged by hotels is still lags. (The exceptions are New York and a few other scattered markets where ADR is pretty much back […]

When thinking about carpet for a business, you always want to be sure you are getting commercial carpet for your flooring needs. Though there are many great home style carpets that you might want to use in a smaller business that needs a homey feel, most of the time you want to go for durability […]

Carpet in the hospitality industry can be found everywhere. Guestrooms, lobbies, convention centers, almost anywhere where people walk, you’ll find carpet. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, in the US alone, over 4 billion pounds of this carpet finds its way into our landfills and solid-waste disposal systems. Any way you spin it, that’s a […]