Nov
30
I hope all of you had a restful and nice Thanksgiving day off. It is at these times that we sometime loose track of all the things we should be grateful for. Thanksgiving is a time to reflect and reconnect to those values and relationships we might take for granted.
What I’m thankful for:
- My beautiful wife ( of 24 years ) Debbie.
- My two great kids, Lance & Leah.
- My parents and grandparents on both sides.
- My good friends.
- My employees at Duralum Carpets.
- My Clients at Duralum Carpets.
- My health.
- For the men & women in our armed forces who allow me to be able to do what I’m doing right now.
I also want to thank the Stevens Point Journal for the great article they wrote about Duralum Carpets and our values. Here is a link to the article to learn more about us. Happy Thanksgiving!
Nov
23
With all of the Hardwood, Ceramic, Cork, Bamboo and Laminate flooring being sold these days, the demand for Area Rugs has skyrocketed. Area Rugs are the perfect finishing touch to any rooms for a variety of reasons:
- They add warmth to the room.
- They quiet the room.
- Your can change your room design by changing rug style or placement or both.
- They help to define the space.
- Can be an inexpensive way to update your decor.
With all this being said, the next question is: “What is the most efficient way to add Area Rugs to my home?”
At Duralum Carpets we make Area Rugs out of our huge selection of carpet remnants. These rems can be cut to exactly the size you want and are up to 60% off. Generally it takes between one to two weeks to go from selection to delivery. We also have a nice selection on padding that is made for Area Rugs and won’t stain the surface underneath.
Nov
16
It happens 3 to 4 times per day. A customer walks into Duralum Carpets and looks at the vast array of carpeting available. Their eyes begin to spin and their expression is that of “how in the world am I going to make a good decision?” At this point I take them to our Kathy Ireland Carpet Selection System and break the task into a few key questions.
- Where are you going to be using this carpeting?
- What type of traffic will this area be experiencing?
- What type of carpet style do you like?
- What colors do you feel comfortable with?
Armed with the answers from the above questions we can narrow the scope of choices. Here is a short video of the Carpet Display System and how it works.
Stop in and let us show you how much easier choosing the right carpeting can be.
Nov
10
Years ago carpeting manufacturers were talking about going “Green” & recycling. But in reality they were just talking in my opinion. Today is a totally different story. Leading carpet manufactures like Shaw and Mohawk have made huge strides toward lowering our dependency on foreign oil and helping to reduce the strain on our landfills.
Here are some quick facts:
- Shaw also received the GreenStep Process Award, for the company’s Evergreen Nylon Recycling Facility in Augusta, Ga. Evergreen represents the largest post-consumer carpet recycling initiative in the industry. To date, Evergreen has recycled over 200 million pounds of Type 6 nylon.
- The Shaw Green Edge was also recognized with the GreenStep Environmental Leadership Award as one of the industry’s most comprehensive platforms communicating sustainability.
- 500: The number of Mohawk products currently containing recycled
- 3 Billion: About how many recycled plastic bottles we take in each year to manufacture Mohawk EverStrand™ carpet and other home products.
Yes today’s floor covering manufactures are making a difference in todays “Green” movement.
Here is a short video on Shaw Industries Recycling Facility.
Nov
8
We have offered Cork flooring at Duralum Carpets for about 3 years now. The first 2 years we have been getting some questions here and there. This past year I have seen the interest in cork flooring skyrocket! Why? We are located in Stevens Point, WI. And it seems to take fashion and flooring trends awhile to make it to us. Well now cork flooring has really arrived. Here are some of the reasons:
- Warmth and heat retention.
- Very quiet.
- Less fatiguing to walk on.
- Cork is a renewable resource.
- Excellent for allergy sufferers.
- Easy to install yourself.
- Beautiful style & colors available.
Here is a nice video on cork .
This is how cork is harvested. Note that the tree is 25 to 35 years old before first harvesting. But after that you can harvest every 9 years.
Nov
5
Found a nice video on installing glass tile on a backsplash..enjoy!
Nov
3
Hardwood flooring is a fantastic product.
- It’s always in fashion
- There are many styles and colors available
- It is a renewable resource
- Generally it is easy to keep clean with regular maintainance
There is something that you do need to know about hardwood flooring of any kind. That is the relationship between Hardwood and humidity. The number one misunderstood rule to keeping your hardwood floor in continued great shape is keeping your humidity level in your home between 30% – 60%. I live in Stevens Point, WI where the summers are warm & humid and the winters are cold & dry. You need to take steps to monitor your home humidity levels and take appropriate steps to raise or lower your humidity levels accordinly. First, purchase a humidity gauge and check it regularly. Go to your local hardware store or online at Amazon.com. Do this and your hardwood floor will thank you for it.
Nov
2
Below is a video of how easy it is to add warmth and comfort to your ceramic tile floors. We are a Warmly Yours authorized dealer.
Nov
2
Just last week I helped a client design a ceramic tile pattern for her small bathroom. The bathroom in question is 6ft x 8ft. After looking at her tub ( which was not being replaced) we came up with the idea of 2″ x 2″ tiles with a blue area rug pattern. The design is clean and crisp and won’t go out of style. This is just one of the many ways that you can dramatically change the look and feel of any room with just a few small design ideas.
New bathroom floor!
