As a design element - carpets can quietly fade into the background or add a loud punch of color. Because carpet can be applied over almost any subfloor or existing flooring, a thick pile carpet will hide irregularities in subflooring in a way that other flooring coverings can't.
To complete the finished look, proper selection of carpet padding is essential. Be sure to choose the right pad for the carpet you are installing. The correct density and material will make all the difference in the final look of your new carpets.
Another option for wall-to-wall carpets are carpet tiles. These easy to install carpet squares are once again becoming very popular as improvements are being made in the quality of the manufacturing.
Carpet runners are a practical solution to cold hallways, adding warmth as well as sound proofing and a shot of color.
Dalton, Georgia is the Carpet Capital of the World and America's top carpet manufacturers include; Mohawk, Shaw, Philadephia & Empire.
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