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    1. Flooring Tip #6: Avoid ‘Trampoline’ Carpet

      Believe it or not, choosing the wrong pad could ruin your elegant woven carpet installation. Ken tells you his tip to avoiding this pitfall.

      1. Flooring Tip #28: Floormergency? Call Your Trusted Retailer

        Do no harm: If you rip, zip, stain, pull or otherwise mutilate your floor—call your trusted retailer.

        1. Flooring Tip #20: Woven Carpet Edges

          Don’t let your beautiful woven carpet unravel! For especially bulky yarns, add an extra shoe molding.

          1. Flooring Tip #30: Dust

            Think about dust mitigation! Especially with hardwood and tile removal, use plastic protection and consider zipper walls.

            1. Flooring Tip #32: Woven Carpet Binding

              Your beautiful new woven carpet won’t last very long if you buy the wrong binding. Make sure you ask for a binding that’s at least 1.25” wide so your carpet doesn’t unravel.

              1. Quick Tip #94: Linear Carpet Patterns

                Sometimes, carpets have a "direction." This is particularly true of carpets that have a strong linear pattern. Make sure your retailer knows how you want to carpet laid out before you place your order.

                1. Quick Tip #93: Shiny Carpet

                  If you want a little bling with your carpet, make sure to avoid evil fibers like viscose and Tencel! Instead, choose durable nylon or polysilk highlights.

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