Ashlan, Inc.- Designer Showroom- Washington, NC- Carpet-Laminate-Vinyl-Hardwood-Tile

Located in:
The Ashlan Shoppes
2289 West 5th Street

Washington, NC 27889

Carpet
Residential or Commercial...we have your color and texture.

Sink your toes into our top-of-the-line, soft, sensational carpets by names you know and trust. We offer a rainbow of colors and textures that will accentuate any style home or business.

Use walk-off mats

Soiling is the greatest threat to your carpet, and taking care of your carpet

starts immediately after installation. The use of walk-off mats at all

entrances inside and outside are recommended. Walk-off mats must

be cleaned and replaced regularly to prevent them from becoming a

soiling source to your carpet.

Vacuum regularly

The most important thing you can do for your carpet is to vacuum it

regularly. The beauty and life of your carpet will be enhanced by frequent

vacuuming. Removing dirt particles will reduce fiber abrasion

that will dull carpet fibers. Upright HEPA Filtered vacuum models

equipped with an adjustable pile height setting and beater-bar (which

raises the pile height to assist in soil removal) are recommended. Air

suction only vacuums are recommended for Shag and Frieze carpet.

HEPA Filtered vacuum systems reduce the amount of particulate soil

that can pass through bag models and be respirable. Be sure to properly

adjust your vacuum according to the pile height of your carpet to

provide proper pile agitation and suction to remove soil. For residential

applications, rather than vacuuming all of your carpet every day, if

needed, concentrate daily vacuuming to the traffic areas and use a

weekly schedule for the rest of the home. More frequent vacuuming will

be required for commercial applications.

We have quality flooring readily available in our store.

Carpet Fibers

Carpet is no doubt one of the key decorating elements in your home and you can become overwhelmed by the number of styles and colors that are available. While style and color are important, more and more consumers are looking for carpets that have the ability to meet the demands of time and wearability. Here are some factors on carpet construction and fiber to help in your carpet buying decision.

Fibers

Nylon – Nylon represents a high percentage of all pile fibers used in the United States. Although Nylon tends to be higher priced than most fibers, it has advantages that may make it more desirable depending on your application. Nylon has proven to withstand the rigors of an active lifestyle and provide brilliant color and can be cleaned readily. Along with outstanding wear-resistance this fiber is the most resilient and is available in BCF (bulk continuous filament) and staple.

BCF (bulked continuous filament) - continuous strands of synthetic fiber that have been texturized to increase the bulk, coverage and resiliency of the fiber. The continuous strands allow the yarn tips to exhibit a very smooth, fine finish.
Staple fiber-short lengths of fiber, typically 4-7½", that have been chopped from continuous filament and then twisted together to form spun yarns. The yarn tufts of staple products bloom more, exhibiting a “bigger hand” finish.

Olefin (polypropylene) – Olefin is a strong fiber that resists wear and permanent stains. It's notably colorfast and easily cleaned. Olefin is naturally resistant to static electricity and high UV, resisting fading in outdoor applications. All Olefin is BCF and is often used in commercial installations because of its inherent stain resistance.

Polyester – Polyester fiber is known as the soft “hand” fiber when used in thick, cut-pile textures due to the soft feel it offers. This fiber also offers excellent color clarity and retains its color and luster. Polyester is sometimes known by its chemical name Polyethylene Terephthalate or PET. Polyester can be manufactured from virgin or recycled material such as plastic beverage bottles. While featuring many of the advantages of nylon, sales of polyester carpets have grown in recent years due to the value it offers the consumer.

Blends - Blends are when two or more various fibers are mixed together to create different carpet performance or different carpet styles offering good characteristics of each fiber. One common blend is an Olefin/Nylon.

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