Carpets
THE COMFORT OF CARPET JANINE LEGAL
lthough shag is still obtainable in a few rare places for such enthu- The carpet world has come a long way since the ‘60s and ‘70s when household floors were commonly covered in thick brown, green or gold shag carpeting. Across North America, living rooms, bedrooms, basements and even bathrooms, in some cases, unknowingly became breeding grounds for a myriad of germs and other nastiness. A An additional benefit is that carpet can help reduce noise levels, making it a desirable option for busy families with children or pets.
siasts, what’s available and popular now in carpets is dramat- ically different. Evelyn Janz is the sales manager with Curtis Carpets, whose carpets are manufactured in North America, including one supplier manufacturing in Quebec. She easily identifies the advantages of putting down carpet instead of other flooring
uncomfortably cool underfoot. In addition to providing actual and perceived warmth, walking on carpet will naturally feel more soothing if you like being bare- foot. Carpeting also works really well on uneven concrete, making it ideal for basements. An additional benefit is that carpet can help reduce noise levels, making it a desirable option for busy families with children or pets.
Janz, adding that there’s some- thing for every homeowner’s budget, from $15 to $120 per square yard, depending on preferred durability. These days, those making deci- sions about flooring for their new homes tend to choose carpet for bedrooms, base- ments and stairs. Carpet helps create a warm and cozy atmo- sphere, particularly during the cold prairie winter months when hardwood or tile floors can feel
— the first one being that it’s much more affordable.
“The nice thing about carpet is that it has a price point across a broad spectrum. It’s the cheapest flooring type to put in,” says
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