If you have small children, pets, or entertain in your home a lot, you know firsthand just how difficult it can be to keep your carpet looking brand new. Spots, spills, & odors can add up over time, and your carpeting can become lackluster and appear dingy- but there are steps you can take to extend the life of your carpeting, and succeed in making it look new again.
Aside from your own routine spot cleaning and vacuuming, you should also consider getting your carpets professionally cleaned. Professional cleaning services can bring your carpet back to life, and provide the deep, permeating cleaning that consumer-grade products just can’t match.
Here are some things to keep in mind when getting your carpeting professionally cleaned:
Many professional carpet cleaning companies will use different cleaning methods, and it is important to find out which will be used in your home: steaming, shampooing, or dry chemical cleaning.
Also ask how long your carpet will need to remain unused.
Schedule cleanings every 18-24 months for routine cleaning, or more frequently in cases of heavier traffic and soiling
Make sure to keep any invoices or receipts from the company, for your carpet manufacturer’s warranty purposes
Hiring a professional company to clean your carpet is the safest and most effective route to take when dealing with heavy soiling and/or odors. It is a worthwhile investment that will keep your home’s carpet looking newer, longer.
We’ve discussed the pros, cons, and appropriate applications of commercial carpet. One other option when considering commercial style carpeting- an option that has skyrocketed in terms of popularity and availability- is carpet tile.
Carpet tiles are exactly what they sound like: smaller squares of carpeting, which are installed by laying them together, like tiles. This type of carpeting allows for creating patterns of infinite customization.
The biggest incentive to utilize carpet tile, rather than broadloom carpeting, is the ease of installation. The flooring can be installed quickly, and can be completed when offices are closed, to avoid business disruption. It can be installed section-by-section, meaning that less moving of furniture is required. And if one section of carpeting eventually gets stained or otherwise flawed, it’s a simple process of removing the affected carpet tiles, and replacing them with new ones- no cutting or measuring required.
Commercial carpeting has evolved much over the years- from stiff, unfashionable, and function-oriented, commercial carpet now offers more options than ever before- different patterns and prints, different textures and construction types, and a plethora of different color variations.
Industrial and durable, commercial carpeting is an obvious choice for business applications; its tight, low, compacted construction is able to withstand high traffic and office activity better than any other carpeting option.
However, more homeowners are beginning to choose commercial style carpeting in their home, for a few reasons. Firstly, it�s an economical choice, almost always more affordable than other carpet options. Secondly, commercial carpet is one of the only carpeting options that is wheelchair friendly, because of its flat, low pile construction. One drawback of using commercial in your home, however, is comfort; because of its flatness and the use of thinner padding, it does not provide as much cushion underfoot as other carpet styles.
Saxony carpeting, characterized by its velvety look and texture, sets the standard for formal carpeting options. An elegant, traditional looking carpet, Saxony is made up of many dense yarns, all uniformly twisted, tufted and sheared to create a soft & smooth-looking floor, rich with style.
This carpeting option also offers a lot of variety; it is available in many prints, lengths, and color options. Known for luxury and value, it is one of the heavier carpeting options you can buy. Its plush comfort aside, this carpet is better suited to rooms with low traffic, as its texture will show imprints and vacuum marks easily.
Over the past few decades, shag carpeting has greatly diminished in popularity. Once a trendy and readily available carpeting option, shag-style construction is now mostly isolated to area rugs, rather than wall-to-wall carpeting. Although shag is now considered passé, there are other long-fibered carpeting options- and shag has, in its decline, led to the development of 2 new textured styles.
Frieze carpet is one of the most popular options in carpeting today. Fibers constructed with a very high twist level gives this style carpet its distinct, curly appearance; the long fibers are tightly wound until they actually curl over themselves. The twisted tendrils of frieze carpeting also enable it to withstand traffic, and resist footprints well. This is a carpet option that offers very high wear-ability and comfort.
Cable style carpet is a thicker, straighter carpeting choice than frieze. A lower level of twist, and denser, wider yarns make this a very soft, sumptuous carpeting option. Because cable carpeting is so cozy and plush, it would do well in bedrooms or other areas where relaxation and comfort are key- although the lengthy fibers can matte or bloom under heavy traffic, losing some of the look or texture over time.
Looped style carpeting, also sometimes referred to “Berber” carpeting, can be made from many different fiber types and blends, including nylon, wool and olefin. This type of carpeting is very durable, which is attributed to leaving the tips of the yarn intact, meaning each individual loop is also intact.
A popular choice for casual settings, Berber carpet is ideal for active households, family rooms, and hallways, as it hides traffic and footprint patterns well. Looped varieties of carpeting can come in many color options and patterns; in fact, the term “Berber” refers not to the looped style, but to the flecked, two-tone effect of different colored fibers.
Berber carpets also come in a number of different variations of loop height, from low to medium, and blends of both, creating a pattern. It is a great “all purpose” carpeting option, and is very popular because of its versatility, contained loops, and “neat” appearance.
Does your floor have a stain? Has your hardwood flooring gotten chipped or nicked? Did your pet dig a hole in your carpeting? Coles will fix it- we offer a complete flooring repair service.
We may use carpet from your closet to repair the damaged areas, or leftover pieces from the original installation.
For any type of flooring repair, contact our customer service department.
Have extra carpet pieces? Make your scrap carpet into something special- let us turn them into area rugs, runners or doormats. Our binding, serging, and made-to-order rug departments can take your leftover carpet and create the finishing touch.
You can also buy our readymade remnants. We have hundreds of bound remnants at our San Diego & San Marcos locations ready for you to take home today, offered in an array of colors, textures, and sizes- from doormat to full sized area rugs.
Coles is having a Private Sale, for One Day Only. This sale will feature discounts of up to 40% on ALL our Stainmaster carpeting, including our Exclusive Stainmaster UltraLife carpet. Because of Coles Fine Flooring’s commitment to providing excellent quality, selection, & customer service since 1947, Coles has been selected to be the ONLY Authorized Stainmaster Flooring Center in your area- and therefore the only dealer authorized to host this very special private event. You’ll also save big on Laminate, Wood, Tile, Stone, Vinyl, 7 many other fine floors.
Coles Fine Flooring is now San Diego County’s only dealer of Ralph Lauren carpeting. Luxurious and stylish, Coles is proud to be the exclusive source for this carpet, and the only flooring company to offer you the finest in Ralph Lauren styles.
If you have small children, pets, or entertain in your home a lot, you know firsthand just how difficult it can be to keep your carpet looking brand new. Spots, spills, & odors can add up over time, and your carpeting can become lackluster and appear dingy- but there are steps you can take to extend the life of your carpeting, and succeed in making it look new again.
We’ve discussed the pros, cons, and appropriate applications of 
Commercial carpeting has evolved much over the years- from stiff, unfashionable, and function-oriented, commercial carpet now offers more options than ever before- different patterns and prints, different textures and construction types, and a plethora of different color variations.
Saxony carpeting, characterized by its velvety look and texture, sets the standard for formal carpeting options. An elegant, traditional looking carpet, Saxony is made up of many dense yarns, all uniformly twisted, tufted and sheared to create a soft & smooth-looking floor, rich with style.
Looped style carpeting, also sometimes referred to “Berber” carpeting, can be made from many different fiber types and blends, including nylon, wool and olefin. This type of carpeting is very durable, which is attributed to leaving the tips of the yarn intact, meaning each individual loop is also intact.