Archive for June 2006
Quick Tips for Carpet and Rugs: Softness Under Foot
Carpet The least maintenance and most durable is level loop (often called “Berber”). The loop construction provides 4x the surface of wear, hence it’s durability. It doesn’t show tracking at all, and now comes in patterns and colors for every taste. Keep your carpet neutral and consistent throughout for greatest flexibility and resale. Use color…
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Wall PaintFor easy maintenance, use a minimum level of eggshell gloss (never flat) for light colors. The darker the color, the higher the gloss. For a tone like hunter green or burgundy use a semigloss, it adds a richness and depth while preventing chalking (those marks from anything rubbing against the wall.) Trim PaintTo maximize…
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