Some of this seasons freshest rug fashions by Momeni

As they have proven true season after season, Momeni possesses the talent, vision, and, innovative concepts to keep them at the cutting edge of rug fashion.  Their designers have again brought to market some of the most fashion- and style-forward area rug styles of this season (or any other).  Let’s take a quick tour of some of their more outstanding patterns!

Arabesque Collection

AQ-03 Arabesque Teal

Momeni credits Polonaise, Art & Crafts and Deco motifs for inspiring their Arabesque Collection.  The transitional styling of the rugs in their Arabesque Collection provides for “a modern collection” that harkens back to ”past eras.”  But these rugs do more than just “nod to the past,” they bow to it (or looking at it a different way, they snub their nose to it) by innovating radically on traditional elements in a host of interesting and engaging but still relevant ways that serve to update and make these more traditional elements contemporary.

AQ-02 Arabesque Teal

While these rugs radically  innovate on timeless looks they maintain a Momeni’s steadfast dedication to quality.  All rugs in the Arabesque Collection have been constructed out of hand-tufted 100% over-twisted wool.  They also feature a heavy wash which lends them an antique feel.  The resulting juxtaposition of the modern designs with an antique feel translates into an almost surreal quality that pleases your eyes and engages your imagination.

Elements

Thankfully, Momeni continues to invest in this outstanding collection.  Each rug in the Elements collection taps into what continues year after year to define the “contemporary” aesthetic.

EL-32 Elements Multi

“Capturing all that is modern, Elements utilizes a brilliant color palette to enhance its contemporary edge.”  Momeni constructs each rug in the Elements collection of power loomed 100% New Zealand wool and each rug features a hand-made finish consisting of hand-serged edges and hand-carving.

EL-34 Elements Gray

As with every Momeni rug, it is their  unwavering attention to detail that makes  this collection even more special.

Sensations

SEN-5 Sensations Charcoal

As striking as they are unique, the rugs in the Sensations collection provides an absolutely stunning array of transitional designs.  Each exceptional rug in this collection results in part of a technique Momeni refers to as “over-tufting.”

SEN-3 Sensations Gold

“Over-tufting” refers to a process whereby Momeni tufts over each tufted wool design with supple art-silk.

SEN-04 Sensations IT Taup

Momeni thereby lends these designs an additional dimension of textural depth, style, and tailoring that further enhances these spectacular rugs.

Tetra

Tetra brings together a unique collection of transitional and contemporary designs characteristic of those for which Momeni has become so famous.

TT-06 Tetra Ivory

They tuft each design in this collection out of the softest polyester to provide a luxurious, silky feel that rivals even the lush softness of wool but has the additional benefits of saving some of the cost and enhancing fade resistance so these rugs feel cozy and can be used in spaces where the sun might otherwise fade natural fibers.

TT-02 Tetra Brown Multi

Then Momeni enhances each handmade design further by utilizing a cut-loop construction that achieves a ”high/low” effect.  Finally, they finish each creation by adding an, ”over-twisted yarn” to create an “abrash effect” to each piece thereby giving each rug in this spectacular collection an even more powerful  look.

Visit George’s Carpet One Floor & Home to get your hands on any of these and many other gorgeous Momeni rugs and rugs made by other top rug designers.

About Color – Colorful Floors

Hi all, I’m Susi and I write for Design Shuffle, a terrific online community for all who love design—architects, interior designers and enthusiasts. Today, I’ll be writing about color in home décor and sharing some decorating ideas. Color is making a comeback in flooring trends. Brightly colored patterned area rugs, colorful tile, and even painted wood floors are showing up on design blogs and shelter magazines. Here are eight of these colorful trends in flooring. From wood to tile to carpet, color is in right now.

Colorful flooring is a hot trend right now. Perhaps multi-color stripes painted on wood floors might be too much color for some people but a striped area rug can achieve the same effect without the permanence of paint.

White or light floors whether they are tile or wood, or even carpet, make a boldly colored area rug stand out. The same is true for dark floors and lighter colored area rugs. Bright rugs make big statements.

Colorful and patterned cement tiles from Morocco are a big trend on blogs and in shelter magazines. These durable tiles work well for entries, kitchens and bathrooms.

In a colorful room, why have the color stop on the floor? Carpet tiles are a quick and easy way to add pattern and color to a floor. These are great for areas of high traffic, kids or pets. In this case they make for a stunning interior space that offers lots of living room design ideas.

For those who have wood floors that aren’t in the best condition, painting them is a good option. Stenciling the floors in a graphic pattern can give them the look of Moroccan tile.

A navy floor in a white bathroom is crisp and unexpected. The dark color on the floor expands the small footprint and makes the room feel larger.

A classic hexagonal tile is used in a new way to create a flower pattern of yellow, grey and white that captures the colorful pattern trend. Grey is a great neutral for any room.

Colorful area rugs in chevron patterns, Kilims, Ikats and florals add a pop of color to a hall, living room or bedroom design. Pair with neutral furnishings to create a focal point or mix in with colorful furniture for a lively décor. Image credit: (1/2/3/4/5/6/7/8)

Susi is a fabulous writer for Design Shuffle which is an inspiration site fill with tens of thousands of interior designs from San Francisco interior designers to New York interior designers and more!

FULL-SCALE CARPET DRAWN BY HAND

Check out FULL-SCALE CARPET DRAWN BY HAND.  Jess Smart Smiley‘s  terrific post about artist Jonathan Bréchignac‘s painstaking, 15-months of work replicating a Muslim prayer carpet in pen.

Bréchignac’s drawing represents a wonderful example of flooring inspired art.

Now someone should make this drawing inspired by a rug into a rug inspired by a drawing of a rug…

Completely Painless Flooring is Now a Reality (Part 2 of 5)

Floors with Benefit’s

Think about how a floor will benefit you and your family.  Start by asking this fundamental question:  How will this floor improve my life?  (You read correctly!)  Your new floor should actually improve your life!  If not, what’s the point?  Will it save you time and energy because you won’t have to invest as much in cleaning it as a result of its easier maintenance?  Will it save you money because you won’t have to pay to replace it as often due to its durability?  Will you and your family enjoy spending more time in your family room because your new carpet is more comfortable as a result of its softer fiber?  Forget about what high-tech material it’s made out of, how many coats of finish, what species of tree a wood floor comes from, whether a tile is clay based or porcelain, who manufactured the carpet fiber, the density, twist, stitch rate, and all the other technical features less ethical salespeople may use to make us feel like we are not qualified to choose well without their help… and focus on what really matters!  “What will my new floor do to improve my life?”  Will your new floor make you feel proud when you admire it or comfortable when sink your toes into it?  Will it save you money?  Will it last?  Will it be easy to clean?  Will it resist stains?  Will it complement your window treatments, your sofa, comforter, paint color, counter-top, or all the above?  Will it give you the confidence to allow your kids to eat and drink on it so they too can enjoy your new floor?  You get the picture.  Approaching your choice from this prospective
and leaving the jargon to salespeople simplifies the process; so, you won’t
feel like you need to go back to school for a flooring education to choose well!  This actually ensures you will enjoy more about your floor for longer, so your choice will make you and your family happier and more comfortable in your home…  And thus actually improve your life!  This  is what we really want.  True?

(Continued in 3 of 5)

What Your Blinds Say About You

by Erica A.

Window blinds can be windows to the soul. If you don’t believe it, look into the choices that your friends and neighbors have made in terms of blinds, and you may begin to see a pattern. Of course, the pattern is bound to be either vertical or horizontal, but when you read between those lines you may detect particularly revealing clues about each homeowner’s personality.

While the concept may seem opaque at first glance, once you have read through the following mini tutorial on window blind profiling, it will become clear as daylight. So roll up your eyelids, pull back the shutters of disbelief and prepare to indulge in some blind insight.

Venetian Blinds

Venetian blinds are the grandparents of modern-day mini blinds. With wider metal slats than minis, Venetian blinds tend to bend out of shape if you pull the wrong strings, and often refuse to raise or lower on the level, calling for a bit of finessing. While their name may sound exotic, conjuring up images of muscular gondoliers in striped jerseys, they are in reality as American as Arnold Schwarzenegger. With an actor’s quirks, a politician’s tendency to hedge, old-fashioned brawn and a hint of a foreign accent, Venetian blinds and the former governor of California share a lot in common.

Mini Blinds –

Once hailed by the decorating industry as a fresh new concept in window dressing, mini blinds have become the poster child of overkill. Mini blinds are
ubiquitous, sold in every variety store and squatting in every apartment window. Tired, worn-out mini blinds may fall from a decorator’s good graces, only to be replaced by new, identical blinds in an updated color, accented perhaps with a valance to disguise a dated appearance. If you had to put a face on mini blinds, Brittney Spears would be looking back at you.

Roll-up Shades

Roll-up shades have been around for just as long as Venetian blinds. These old-style, pull-down accessories feature a spring-loaded roller that seems to resist precise adjustment. Usually operating behind-the-scenes to add a room-darkening aspect in concert with draperies that, while eminently more presentable than the roller blinds, are essentially mere window-dressing, roll-up window shades operate in the background. They have their own hidden agenda. They can snap at the slightest touch and spin angrily when you least expect it. A roll-up shade is the Dick Cheney of the window-dressing world.

Honeycomb Shades

A softer silhouette with airy pockets that diffuse light, honeycomb shades are the choice of homeowners who wish to whisper good taste and suggest a sophisticated aesthetic preference. Honeycomb shades mute harsh dark and light with layers that soften and refine. Sensitive to the slightest touch, honeycomb shades add nuances that the homeowner can easily adjust to taste. New age musician Enya embodies the aesthetic behind honeycomb shades.

Wood Shutters

Wood shutters make a non-ambiguous statement whether open or closed. When flung wide, shutters invite a world of sound, color, and light to flood the room with a flurry of activity. When closed and latched, shutters proclaim a need for
privacy and quiet. People who shutter their windows tend to be all-or-nothing
types who vacillate between feast and famine, like artist Vincent Van Gogh or
Dickens’ Pip in Great Expectations.

While window blind selections seldom present a definitive character profile of
the purchaser, they do bring certain personality traits out of the shadows. Remember, however, when putting your new-found detective talents to the test,
that sometimes a person selects a blind style simply because it costs less, comes in just the right color, or fits a window with unusual dimensions.

Completely Painless Flooring is Now a Reality (Part 1 of 5)

Are you among the countless American home-owners who, despite wanting or even needing new floors, delay selecting them or even put this experience off indefinitely because you’re concerned about making a mistake?

Completely Painless Flooring is Now a Reality

If you want to be certain you are pleased with your next floor, your wait is over.  Follow these simple steps to the floor you’ve always wanted…

Many of us assume selecting a new floor must be a painful experience, one second only to having a root canal.  It’s true…  Finding the right floor poses us with an array of concerns so daunting that this process can actually become overwhelming and, in the extreme case, incapacitating.  So let’s start by considering some of these concerns.  Then, as we will understand them better, we can consider how to overcome them so we can actually have that new floor after all!  (… And maybe we’ll even enjoy choosing it.)

Many of us fear we lack the ability, knowledge and experience to make this considered purchase in an informed way.  We actually let this worry dissuaded from choosing new flooring.  But really, we don’t lack any crucial information or experience; we lack the confidence, and we lack confidence for good reason!  But, believe it or not, we know everything we need to know to select wonderful new floors confidently.  We just don’t realize it yet.

Let’s face the facts…  We don’t purchase flooring often.  On average, Americans
replace their floors once every ten years; so, many of us may never even have tried to select a new floor.  When we do, we start to think about all the options.
Should we choose carpet, hardwood, ceramic tile, porcelain tile, natural stone tile, sheet vinyl, vinyl tile, or laminate flooring?  Which type of carpet…?  What color?  What effect will our flooring choice have on the look of our home?  What impact will we have on our floor?  With so many options that raise so many questions, how does anyone ever decide on a floor?  The flooring we select has a long-term and far-reaching effect!  Our floors finish around a ¼ of our home’s interior.  They have a more profound effect on the style and feel of our home than even paint.  And, our floors absorb all the most intense use and the worst kinds of abuse we and our families dish out.  We literally walk all over them!  Then we must reconcile ourselves to the cost!  Our floors can (and should) represent the single most costly investment we make inside our home, furniture and appliances notwithstanding.  Picking new flooring really may demand a great deal of thought, but all is not lost…  We already know everything we need to know to make the best flooring choices.  So, we  really can and should have the floors we want; and, believe it or not,  choosing can be easier done than said!  All you need is take the first step…

(Continued in 2 of 5)

Healthier Flooring Installation Is Now A Reality!

May  is “National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month.

If you suffer from allergies, you won’t need me to tell you that May is a peak season for asthma and allergy sufferers.  What you may not know is that each year, the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) has declared May “National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month.”  We want to take this opportunity to educate ourselves, our families, and our friends about these diseases, things that we can do to help, and make you a very special offer.

Asthma & Allergy Awareness

While most of us may understand allergies are – “diseases” that cause our immune system’s to react in an exaggerated way to contact with certain foreign substances termed allergens.  How many of us really know what we can do to best to treat them and minimize the symptoms?

According to the AAFA, allergies can be managed.  After first consulting a physician, they suggest developing, “A plan that includes medical treatment and control of environmental triggers.”  This becomes a really important consideration for us because many of these environmental triggers reside in our homes!  Moreover, Baltimore ranks 46th in AAFA’s list of the “the 100 most challenging places to live with allergies” this year.  We who live with allergies or who live with family or friends who suffer with allergies know all too well how seriously allergy symptoms impact our quality life and that of our loved ones…  Especially when it comes to our children.

According to Dr. Don Shifrin with the American Association of Pediatrics, 1 in 6 children suffer from indoor allergies.  In fact, allergies (and asthma) are the most common chronic childhood diseases.  For these kids, whose “ immune systems overreact to substances that don’t have an effect on most  people,” allergy symptoms can range from nuisance to life-threatening.   In “A Minute for Kids,” Dr. Shifrin suggests that symptoms  range from runny noses, sneezing, and itchy eyes to skin rashes, difficulty breathing, and a feeling of a permanent cold.  What’s more concerning to parents of children with allergies is that allergens can trigger asthma.  He suggests that dust, mold, and animal dander are among the most common indoor allergens.  Among his tips for protecting allergic children (and we could add adults) from indoor allergens, Dr. Shifrin recommends consulting your doctor but then working to addressing the causes by doing things like changing filters for heating and cooling systems at least once a month, keeping pets (whose dander can trigger allergic reactions) out of bedrooms, and vacuuming dust regularly.  According to the American Association of Pediatrics, it is crucial for family members of the nearly five million American children affected by asthma to learn how to, “Identify and avoid asthma and allergen triggers; recognize and present asthma attacks, understand medications, and help manage symptoms.”  Clearly there is great hope for those of us suffering with allergy symptoms and asthma.  The American Academy of Pediatrics Committee offers encouragement that people who have allergies can live healthy and active lives…  But how can we help?

We can give you Flooring Installation That’s Better for Your Health and Home

Our Healthier Living™ Installation System (HLI) is the most revolutionary innovation in flooring installation technology and standards in more than a half century. It represents a change in installation technology and standards that provide for a healthier flooring installation that ensures a superior level of care and health benefits, cleaner, healthier installation practices designed to minimize irritants, dust and odors and to encourage better air quality and higher ecological standards.

An Industry-First Flooring Installation System Promotes Better Indoor Air Quality By Minimizing Mold, Mildew, Dust & Irritants.

HLI offers you the most radical flooring installation innovation in 60 years: it actually enhances the fundamental process, procedures and principles of flooring installation in order to address our clients growing demand for cleaner, healthier indoor air in response to the rising tide of concern about indoor pollutants and allergies.  HLI utilizes the most advanced technology to clean the air of dust, odor-causing bacteria, mold and mildew that can trigger allergic reactions during and after home-renovation projects. We’ve designed this system to dramatically reduce your exposure to irritants that can provoke serious allergy and allergy-like symptoms. Our HLI System provides the highest quality and performance flooring installation available and offers a superior level of care; cleaner, healthier installation practices to help minimize irritants, dust and odors and to encourage better air quality and health benefits. Plus, our 100% recyclable Healthier Living™ Carpet Cushion allows the planet can breathe a little easier as well.  And… During the entire month of May we will give you free HLI, in honor of National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month!

Healthier Living™ Installation System

Healthier Living™ Installation (HLI) represents an entirely new approach to flooring installation that provides a cleaner and healthier installation. The HLI System applies a 3-pronged approach to improving the conventional flooring installation. First HLI protects your home’s indoor air quality by implementing our dust-reducing and dust minimizing HomeGuard Care System™ , a combination of active and passive measures designed to minimize dust and dirt exposure. Next, prior to installation our expert craftsmen installer applies our HealthinEx antimicrobial treatment directly to the sub-floor. This kills existing bacteria and viruses that may be present and become airborne during the installation, thereby maintaining your home’s air and surface quality. Then with carpet installation, the last (but not the least) component of the HLI System is the use of our premium antimicrobial cushion which provides continued protection from indoor air pathogens and enhanced comfort under foot. These three major initiatives contribute to a better, healthier, more responsible installation.

HealthinEx™ is an exclusive antimicrobial agent used to treat the subfloor prior to flooring installation. It disinfects, protects and diminishes mold, mildew and bacteria. Healthinex™ also traps microorganisms on the surface so they cannot become airborne, and so it also provides a lasting, clean surface that resists mold growth. Healthinex™ Pre-Installation treatment is registered with the EPA and has proven safe and effective in over 30 years of use in other industries like the furniture, medical, marine, and construction. This treatment contributes to making flooring installation healthier when applied to the sub-floor to kill any remaining bacteria, germs or mold after old flooring removal and vacuuming and prior to installation of the new floor covering. This treatment also prohibits microbes from becoming airborne during the installation and provides a cleaner start for the new installation.

• Destroys harmful bacteria, germs, viruses, and molds on the sub-floor
• Prohibits microorganisms on the surface from becoming airborne during the installation
• Helps to diminish, but will not eliminate pet odors
• Preserves the home’s indoor air quality for the duration of the installation

When used as directed, is proven safe for use in all residential areas of the home

Throughout the installation, our HomeGuard Care System™ ensures that dust and particulates are contained to and removed from the work area. We will use a HEPA filter-equipped vacuum that will not release dust back into the home before and after we install your new flooring. The HomeGuard Care System features HEPA vacuuming of the sub-floor prior to us installing your new flooring and  your new flooring after installation because this process minimizes the dust and particulate matter in that can trigger allergy, asthma, and other symptoms and generally keeps the indoor air cleaner than a standard vacuum. HEPA vacuums trap large amounts of microscopic particles that other vacuum cleaners re-circulate back into the air of the home, resulting in cleaner indoor air. HEPA vacuums stop 99.97% of all particles 0.3 microns or larger from becoming airborne. A conventional vacuum cleaner removes particulates down to about 35 microns or larger in size.

The HomeGuard Care System also provides for the use of surface protection shoe covers that are used over shoes to prevent dirt and grit from being brought inside inadvertently. In addition, the HomeGuard Care System utilizes a dust containment barrier during flooring removal and installation when the work environment allows for the practical and safe use of a barrier. A simple barrier consisting of poly sheeting is taped over doors and other openings in the room and can “contain” the work area dust and debris throughout the duration of the installation.

Finally, for carpet installations, we use a premium antimicrobial carpet cushion that blocks spills from seeping through and inhibits growth of mold, mildew and odor causing bacteria. The premium Healthier Living™ antimicrobial cushion provides continued protection from mold, mildew, and odor-causing bacteria, as well as provides enhanced comfort underfoot. The exclusive Spill Block technology repels liquid and prevents spills from soaking through the pad and the antimicrobial treatment controls mold and odors. The cushion is formulated to reduce the presence of allergens and eliminate problems resulting from moisture. It is also 100% recyclable, so even satisfies our environmental conscience. In addition, Healthier Living™ premium cushions feature a Forever Warranty, which guarantees the cushion will never lose resiliency during the life of the home, or George’s Carpet One Floor & Home will replace the cushion and the carpet-no questions asked. Furthermore, when you use the HLI cushion we double your new carpet’s wear and texture retention warranties.

By minimizing dust and odors, the cleaner, healthier practices of the Healthier Living™ Installation promote better home air quality, especially for families in which allergies and dust sensitivities present a concern. The system also ensures that the subfloor under the carpet is sanitized. During the Healthier Living™ Installation, extra precautions keep dust, bacteria and particles from becoming airborne and moving throughout the home when old flooring is removed, and new is installed. Coupled with these high-tech steps to remove and prevent mold, mildew and bacteria growth under the carpet, this system is one-of-a-kind!

And, we also offer an complete array of flooring solutions to help diminish allergens and improve indoor air quality.

And remember, to make it even easier for you to use our HLI service, in honor of National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month, we will give you HLI FREE for the rest of  May!

And,, let’s not forget about our guarantees:  As always…

• We guarantee you’ll love your floor or we’ll replace it.
• We guarantee your installation for more than twice as long as anybody.
• We guarantee well give you your best price or we’ll beat it.
• We give you the most comprehensive selection anywhere!

Call, email, go online, or visit our store for more information or to get started  making your home healthier.

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Healthier Living™ Installation System

•      20 million Americans suffer from asthma
•      That’s 1 out of every 15 people in the US
•      Nearly 5 million asthma sufferers are under age 18.
•      It is the most common chronic childhood disease, affecting more than 1 child in 20.

 Finally Consumers Have A Healthier Flooring Installation Option

 

For the first time in 60 years, the fundamental process, procedures and principles of carpet installation have been enhanced.  Healthier Living™ Carpet Installation system represents the first carpet installation system to address growing consumer demand for cleaner, healthier indoor air.  In response to this rising tide of concern about indoor pollutants and allergies, Healthier Living™ Installation utilizes the most advanced technology to clean the air of dust, odor-causing bacteria, mold and mildew that can trigger allergic reactions during and after home-renovation projects.  This system has been designed to dramatically reduce exposure to irritants that can provoke serious allergy and allergy-like symptoms.  The Healthier Living™ Installation System provides the highest quality and performance flooring installation available and offers a superior level of care; cleaner, healthier installation practices to help minimize irritants, dust and odors and to encourage better air quality and health benefits.  Plus, with our 100% recyclable Healthier Living™ Carpet Cushion, the planet can breathe a little easier as well. 

 An Industry-First Carpet Installation System Promotes Better Indoor Air Quality By Minimizing Mold, Mildew, Dust & Irritants

By minimizing dust and odors, the cleaner, healthier practices of the Healthier Living™ Carpet Installation promote better home air quality, especially for  families in which allergies and dust sensitivities present a concern. The system also ensures that the subfloor under the carpet is sanitized.  During the Healthier Living™ Installation, extra precautions keep dust, bacteria and particles from becoming airborne and moving throughout the home when old carpet is removed, and new carpet is installed. Coupled with some high-tech steps to remove and prevent mold, mildew and bacteria growth under the carpet, this system is one-of-a-kind.

Healthier Living™ Installation System

Healthier Living™ Installation represents an entirely new approach to flooring installation that can provide a cleaner and healthier installation.  The Healthier Living™ Installation System applies a 3-pronged approach to improving the conventional carpet installation.  First, Healthier Living™ Installation protects the home’s indoor air quality by implementing our dust-reducing and dust minimizing HomeGuard Care System, a combination of active and passive measures designed to minimize dust and dirt exposure.  Next, prior to installation an expert craftsmen installer applies our HealthinEx antimicrobial treatment directly to the sub-floor.  This kills existing bacteria and viruses that may be present and become airborne during the installation, thereby maintaining the home’s air and surface quality.  The last (but not the least) component of the Healthier Living™ Installation System is constituted by the use of our premium antimicrobial cushion which provides continued protection from indoor air pathogens and enhanced comfort under foot.  These three major initiatives contribute to a better, healthier, more responsible installation.

HealthinEx™

HealthinEx™ is an exclusive antimicrobial agent used to treat the subfloor prior to carpet installation.  It disinfects, protects and diminishes mold, mildew and bacteria.  Healthinex™ also traps microorganisms on the surface so they cannot become airborne, and so it also provides a lasting, clean surface that resists mold growth. Healthinex™ Pre-Installation treatment is registered with the EPA and has proven safe and effective in over 30 years of use in other industries like the furniture, medical, marine, and construction industries.  This treatment contributes to making flooring installation healthier when applied to the sub-floor to kill any remaining bacteria, germs or mold after old flooring removal and vacuuming and prior to installation of the new floor covering.  This treatment also prohibits microbes from becoming airborne during the installation and provides a cleaner start for the new installation.

• Destroys harmful bacteria, germs, viruses, and molds on the sub-floor
• Prohibits microorganisms on the surface from becoming airborne during the installation
• Helps to diminish, but will not eliminate pet odors
• Preserves the home’s indoor air quality for the duration of the installation
• When used as directed, is proven safe for use in all residential areas of the home 

HomeGuard Care System™

Throughout the installation, our HomeGuard Care System™ ensures that dust and particulates are contained to and removed from the work area. This includes using a HEPA filter-equipped vacuum that will not release dust back into the home before and after the cushion and carpet are installed.  Plastic sheeting is used to keep dust out of other rooms. And protective booties prevent tracking of dirt, grit and contaminants in the home.

HomeGuard Care System features HEPA vacuuming of both the sub-floor prior to installing the cushion and the new carpet after installation.  This process minimizes the dust and particulate matter in the carpet that can trigger allergy, asthma, and other symptoms and generally keeps the indoor air cleaner than a standard vacuum.  HEPA vacuums trap large amounts of microscopic particles that other vacuum cleaners re-circulate back into the air of the home, resulting in cleaner indoor air.  HEPA vacuums stop 99.97% of all particles 0.3 microns or larger from becoming airborne.  A conventional vacuum cleaner removes particulates down to about 35 microns or larger in size.The HomeGuard Care System also provides for the use of surface protection shoe covers that are used over shoes to prevent dirt and grit from being brought inside inadvertently.   In addition, the HomeGuard Care System utilizes a dust containment barrier during carpet removal and installation when the work environment allows for the practical and safe use of a barrier.  A simple barrier consisting of poly sheeting is taped over doors and other openings in the room and can “contain” the work area dust and debris throughout the duration of the installation.

 Healthier Living™ Antimicrobial Cushion

An antimicrobial premium carpet cushion that blocks spills from seeping through and inhibits growth of mold, mildew and odor causing bacteria is used during the installation. The premium Healthier Living™ antimicrobial cushion provides continued protection from mold, mildew, and odor-causing bacteria, as well as provides enhanced comfort underfoot.  The exclusive Spill Block technology repels liquid and prevents spills from soaking through the pad and the antimicrobial treatment controls mold and odors.  The cushion is formulated to reduce the presence of allergens and eliminate problems resulting from moisture.  It is also 100% recyclable, so even satisfies the highest standards for the outdoor environmental.  In addition, Healthier Living™ premium cushions feature a Forever Warranty, which guarantees the cushion will never lose resiliency during the life of the home, or Carpet One Floor & Home will replace the cushion and the carpet—no questions asked.  Furthermore, using the HLI cushion will also benefit you by doubling the wear and texture retention warranties.

 Finally Flooring Installation for Our Home’s Health

The Healthier Living™ Installation System represents the most revolutionary innovation in flooring installation technology and standards in more than a half century.   It represents a change in installation technology and standards that provide for a healthier flooring installation system that ensures a superior level of care and health benefits, cleaner, healthier installation practices designed to minimize irritants, dust and odors and to encourage better air quality and higher ecological standards. 

For more information see our website www.georgesc1.com or email.