Carpet Flooring Blog Articles

How to Remove Allergens From Carpet

Carpet can create a soft, luxurious experience under your feet and can muffle noise. It’s perfect for anyone who likes to sit directly on the floor, including kids. There’s no denying that it can also trap pet dander, dust, mold, dust mites and other allergens which can exacerbate allergic reactions. Fortunately, 50 Floor has some […]

How to Prevent Furniture Marks on Your Carpet

Have you ever moved a chair, sofa, bed or table in your home only to discover unsightly indentations in your carpet? These marks can be especially troublesome if you like to rearrange your furniture every year or two. The good news is you don’t have to live with carpet marks. By taking a proactive approach, […]

How Long Can Coronavirus Survive on Carpet?

As news spreads about COVID-19 and people are advised to stay home and stay safe, many questions are cropping up — and for good reason. One popular question homeowners have been asking is how long coronavirus can survive on carpet. In this article, we’ll address this inquiry as well as offer tips for keeping your carpet […]

Advantages of Darker Color Carpets

Some homeowners avoid choosing darker carpeting shades because they believe that a dark hue will make the room appear dull or dingy. However, colors such as black, navy blue, dark green, burgundy and even purple are becoming trendy home carpeting choices. These colors can provide a stylish, elegant appearance, especially in rooms with an abundance […]

Deep Pile vs. Low Pile Carpet

Carpet offers cozy, warm flooring that can tie together the décor of your home. Carpeting also offers a safe, comfortable floor for your kids to play on. Carpet pile refers to the loops of fabric within a carpet. Low pile carpets have tight loops of fabric and shorter fibers, while deep pile carpets, also known as high pile carpets, […]

Should I Paint Before Installing Carpet?

Painting and installing carpet are straightforward home improvement projects that can transform the look and feel of your home. According to the National Association of Realtors’ Remodeling Impact Report, 73% of homeowners reported a greater desire to spend time at home after repainting a room. And in addition to carpet’s beauty and warmth, it absorbs approximately 25% of […]

What Is Carpet Density?

Choosing carpet for your home requires decisions about color, style, texture and more. As you browse carpet types and narrow down choices, you can make many decisions by observing and touching sample products. But how can you assess factors that you can’t touch or feel, like durability and longevity? Selecting a carpet that accents your home’s design […]

Popular Carpet Colors

Choosing a carpet color may feel like stepping into an ice cream shop on a hot day and experiencing simultaneous joy and apprehension at seeing the mile-long menu. Choices can be both exciting and daunting when your options are limitless — especially when you want to enjoy that choice every day! Carpet comes in what feels like […]