WITrBY FREE PRESSi Interlors, FEBRUARY 16,ý 1989, PAGE A7 SINTEmRIOS*INTERIORS Knowledge needed for eppropri t e curpet selection The evolution of carpet technology is an exciting one! And if you're thinking about carpeting your home there was neyer a better Io buy than.now. The technology of colour is more sophisticated than ever before and styles are more dramatîc, varied and beautiful. Today's, carpet lias more than just a pretty face. Underneath that beautiful, soft and cozy exterior sit a tougli, resul- ient fibre that's ready to take on feet, families, toys and dogs and keep right on looking beautiful thanks to technol- ogy. Let's talk about the comfort of the new carpets. Anti-statie: Rememberwhen walk- ing across your carpet on a wintry day meant being on the receiving end of a nasty shock when you reached for the doorknob? Well, thanks to the marvel- ous new topical anti-static treatments, shocks are a thing of the past. Many new carpets are fashioned from a selection of Advanced Generation Yarns which actually dissipate the electrie charge, so you can enjoy luxurious looks ... with no shocks! Anti-soil: Thanks. again to new premium yarns from the family of Velvet or plush Frieze Advanced Ceneration Yams engi- neered to allow tlhe easy removal of soit by vacuuming, your carpet can stay looking cleaner' longer. For Further protection, treatiment with some of the world's most trusted soit and stain re- pellents like Scotch-guard or Teflon, is also available. Anti-bacterial: If you entertain a lot, or you have pets, or if your family just likes to mun around the house with their shoes on, bacteria-causing odours could prove an annoying. But with special treatuients sucli as Sanitized and Ultra Fresh, along with the teclinology of Advanced Generation Yarns,, your new carpet can stay fresh and liygienic for years to corne. So, when you're shopping for a brand new carpet, be sure and ask for one (liat features anti-bacte- rial, anti-fungal and anti-mildew prop- erties. Wliile these new features may cost a fraction more, today's carpets represent more value and quality than we've ever seen in the past. Luxurlous new styles: And tliey really are new! As the texture of the carpet you choose deterniines its visual appeal as well as its performances, you'lI want t0 know exactly what is available. Just to give you a brief idea of how many textures are available, check the following types of carpet. Then, when you visit your carpet dealer, you'll know exactly what you're look- ing at and what the terms mean. Multi-Level Loop Pile - a sculp- tured surface resulting from the varying heights of the Ioops. Tip Sheared Pile - Yamns of even height with some loops sheared 10 give a more luxurious look. Velvet or Plush - as the name implies, a very smooth cut pile. Saxony Pile - Similar 10 plush, this pile features a twisted yarn for pencil point definition to each yarn. Cut aud Loop Pile -combines thie effects of a saxony with a tracery loop resblting in an interesting sculptured effect. Frieze (pronounced free-zay) cut pile is made of tightly twisted iet-set yarn for a tight curi look. Carpet of this texture is extremely durable. T'he purchase of a new carpet repre- sents a substantial investruent. If you-re thinking of buying a new carpet, you'il want t0 know ali the facts. Once considered a luxury item, car- peting is now a basic necessity for many households. It is also one of the longest lasting items in a home. Researchi shows that major carpeting is replaced on an average of once every ciglit years. T'he time and money that goes into this mnvestment necessitates a wise car- pet buying decision. Here are some tips 10 help you make (lie best choice: * Examine carpet color in the light in which it wilI be seen. Showroom liglits often change the appearance of (lie car- Give your home the fireplace you deserve *iLYu Mn *Ail the charm and beauty of a fireplace *The efflIclency of a controlied- combustionl wood stove. peting. rxy 10 take a sample of the carpeâig home to get a better idea of how it wiJi look installed. If this is flot possible, at least take the sample to a showroom window or door to examnine its color iii natural liglit. Also, always take color saniples of your room fur- nishings with you when you shop to help you coordinate colors and picture how everything will look together. * Choose carpeting with the amount or room traffic in mind. Short dense- cut pile andiloop carpets stand upwell in heavy traffic areas like hallways and stairways' while plushes and velvets are better in low traffie areas like the master bedroom. * Check for fibre features that im- prove the performance of the carpet. As a mile of thumb, nylon carpets are stain resistant. * Researchi before you buy. Collect and study as rnuch informaion as you can before you make your decision. Somne carpet manufacturers and fibre producers offer free bookiets that will help you rnake aknowledgeable choice. Also, always read the label on the back of the carpet sample. It gives important information on fibre content and carpet care. After you purchase your carpet, save the label for future reference when you, have having il cleaned or replaced. *Consider the total value of the car- peting and notjust its initial purchase price. Comparison shop thie différent brands carried by your'carpet retailer and look for good construction at a reasonable price. Remfember, a less expensive carpet is no bargain if it doesn't mneet your family's needs. SALPE....................OR. 772 C«3ritr0 atgq-I, 'h 433- 801 IEATHîER FOR THE PRICE 0F CLOTH.o Hwwould you like to pay about the sarne for leather as you would for cloth? Announcing the Kaufman Furniture Gallery leather sale. 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