With the holiday season drawing near, picture the joy of a Christmas tree trimmed with twinkling lights and ornaments, the children running up and down the stairs, laughing with joy, as they relish the feel of plush carpeting beneath their feet. All because of your custom stair runner from The Rug Gallery. It's the gift [...]
Carpet is carpet is carpet, right? Wrong. There are a wide variety of carpet styles, including different fiber and pile options. Learn more about the main types of carpet below. Types of Carpet Fiber Wool Wool is one of the highest-quality carpet materials on the market. It’s soft, holds onto color well, and can be [...]
When it comes to flooring choices, carpet and hardwood are two of the most popular options on the market. They seem to be the opposite in almost every way: carpet is soft, quiet, and warm, whereas hardwood is a firm, natural solution that can have a long lifespan. However, carpet and hardwood both have their [...]
When searching for the right carpet for your home, there are several factors that you need to consider. From maintenance requirements to fiber quality and the amount of traffic in your carpeted area, make sure you have an idea of what you need before going to look at your options. Here are some things to [...]
Modern carpet traces its roots to ancient times when cultures passed hand-tying and knotting skills from generation to generation. The 16th Century brought merchant adventurers and explorers home to Europe, bringing with them the awareness and desire for rich textiles and rugs from the East. It wasn’t long before the appreciation of textile floor coverings [...]
It just makes sense that the more you know about something, the better able you are to make a wise purchasing decision. That really applies when buying carpet. Information about the construction of carpet is good; but knowledge about carpet specifics and characteristics, about its traits and subtle differences, can be invaluable. It’s a fact. […]
You’ve learned all there is to know about carpet, shopped smart, made your best choice, and now it’s just a matter of waiting for the installers, right? You know better, of course. The next step is to be knowledgeable and prepared for the big day when the new carpeting will transform your home. Being ready for […]
Sam Presnell of The Rug Gallery discusses how to clean rug and carpet stains caused by pets, including a new three-step process and cleaning recipe for tackling stubborn stains. John Maher:Â Welcome to The Rug Gallery with Sam Presnell. The Rug Gallery is an oriental rug company and carpet store in Cincinnati, Ohio. I’m John Maher […]
Can you DIY carpet installation? We don’t recommend it. DIY carpet installation may not be the best way to save money. So many factors need to be taken into account in order to properly install a carpet in a large room, stairway or other unusual areas of the home. Sam Presnell from The Rug Gallery […]
Sam Presnell from the Rug Gallery discusses how to use dark carpet colors in the home without overwhelming the space and instead defining it and pulling the look of a room together. LISTEN NOW John Maher: Welcome to the Rug Gallery with Sam Presnell. The Rug Gallery is an Oriental rug company and carpet store in Cincinnati, Ohio. I’m John […]