Choosing the Right Carpet Cushion

Selecting the right carpet cushion (pad) is an important component in buying new carpet. For most residential carpets a 7/16" 6 pound pad will provide adequate comfort, resilience, insulation, and the needed firmness to protect the carpet backing from breaking down. The Carpet & Rug Institute recommends 3/8" thick cushion for berber or low cut pile carpets. Most cushions are made from a bonded foam product called "rebond," but there are also fiber and rubber options available.

When buying new carpet ask your salesperson what type of carpet cushion is included in the price. Since there are many cushion options, let the salesperson know about your needs, concerns, and how you will "live" on your new carpet. In other words, do you have pets and if so, do they ever make accidents? Is eating and drinking allowed in carpeted areas? Do you have kids? Are there any high traffic areas? What is the manufacturer's recommendation for carpet pad? The answers to these types of questions will narrow down the choices and help in selecting the best cushion for your situation.

Our next discussion is on specific carpet cushion options.

For more information about the Carpet & Rug Institute, go to http://www.carpet-rug.org/

Mason City Home Show---This Weekend!

The North Iowa Home Show in Mason City is this weekend starting Friday February 26th. Stop by the Flooring Gallery booth (B18) and check out newest flooring materials for 2010. We'll also be offering special discounts & deals during the show.

Show Hours are:

Friday February 26th 3:00 pm-9:00 pm

Saturday February 27th 10:00 am-8:00 pm

Sunday February 28th 11:00 am-4:30 pm

Pattern Perfect

We love this Master Bathroom created by Interior Designer, Ginger Miller at our Ankeny location. By mixing & matching two stone colors, using multiple tiles sizes, and using patterns she accomplished a beautiful high end look.

The Skinny:

Shower Pan-Stone Pebbles

Shower Walls-Two Sizes of Natural Stone in two different colors; the upper portion is an 8x16 light colored brushed & chiseled natural stone installed on a brick lay. A multi-color accent strip separates the upper & lower shower walls and wraps onto the jacuzzi surround and on the jacuzzi deck. On the lower shower walls, a darker color 16x24 brushed & chiseled stone is used that wraps around onto the jacuzzi face.

Floor-The floor is the same natural stone material in a Versailles pattern.

2009 Plummer Homes Home Show House

A lot of customers have asked us what wood Plummer Homes put in their 2009 Home Show House. It is a 5" Prefinished Natural Asian Walnut hardwood. It is a stunning floor with rich browns and honey tones. The coloring is warm & cozy and the look is unique!

Visit Us at the Home & Garden Show!

We are getting ready for the Home & Garden Show this weekend, Thursday February 11- Sunday February 14th. Our booth is #244 at the Hy-Vee Hall directly across from the Celebrity Rooms! We have some fantastic show specials, and are excited to talk with customers about their upcoming projects!

2 More Weeks to SAVE!

Flooring Gallery's Mohawk Anniversary Sale is going on now! SAVE BIG on carpet, tile, hardwood, laminate and more. Plus we're offering 36 mos FREE Financing, and of course we always offer FREE Measures! Now is a great time to get your inside looking perfect before the holiday guests arrive. Let us help you Bring Your Designs to Life, and now for less!

Mohawk "Green" Story

Mohawk Industries was recently named a leader in "Green" companies, according to Newsweek's"Green Ranking 2009" list. Each year 500 of the largest US companies are evaluated for their green practices. The companies are scored based on their total environmental impact, the environmental policies and procedures, and lastly for their corporate social responsibility. For Mohawk, this proves their Green Works commitment to continually find ways to recycle, reuse, and renew are proving successful.