Before you buy carpet, listen to this!

from Home Design Chat with Nancy · host Nancy Hugo

Wall-to-wall carpet became popular in the 1950s when it became more affordable for everyday families and not just the wealthy.  People used carpeting in those days not knowing the pros and cons.  It just looked good and was affordable.  Times have changed. The consumers are more educated and want to know about the products they put in their home. Our guest, John Koslowski, a Flooring Consultant with Healthy Home Flooring, explains everything we want to now about carpet.  . Choosing the Right Carpet for Your Lifestyle The type of lifestyle you lead and the conditions of your household should greatly influence your carpet choice. Carpet is usually the best choice for bedrooms Weight & Density Amount of pile in the carpet and how close the tufts Fiber Types Natural, Wool, Synthetic Underpad Your carpet is only as good as your underpad. Maintaining your Carpet Vacuum Professional steam cleaning Carpet trends for 2021 Colors & styles This podcast sponsored by Thermador Appliances & Monogram Appliances email comments to [email protected] Listen to Nancy’s other podcast:  Hugo Floss A conversation with a creative Mom and her Nerdy Son Topics include everything BUT design.

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Wall-to-wall carpet became popular in the 1950s when it became more affordable for everyday families and not just the wealthy. People used carpeting in those days not knowing the pros and cons. It just looked good and was affordable. Times have changed. The consumers are more educated and want to know about the products they put in their home. Our guest, John Koslowski, a Flooring Consultant with Healthy Home Flooring, explains everything we want to now about carpet. . Choosing the Right Carpet for Your Lifestyle The type of lifestyle you lead and the conditions of your household should greatly influence your carpet choice. Carpet is usually the best choice for bedrooms Weight & Density Amount of pile in the carpet and how close the tufts Fiber Types Natural, Wool, Synthetic Underpad Your carpet is only as good as your underpad. Maintaining your Carpet Vacuum Professional steam cleaning Carpet trends for 2021 Colors & styles This podcast sponsored by Thermador Appliances & Monogram Appliances email comments to [email protected] Listen to Nancy’s other podcast: Hugo Floss A conversation with a creative Mom and her Nerdy Son Topics include everything BUT design.

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