Terry Hoppe, my carpet installer, is explaining this as he installs new pad in our new pad. (Sorry.) “Regardless of thickness, an 8-pound pad is always better than a 6-pound pad,” says Hoppe ...

What Is Carpet? Carpet is typically a large, wall-to-wall floor covering.It is most often a single-color textile fixed to the ...

Fasten the pad to a concrete floor with carpet pad adhesive and duct tape the seams together. On a wood subfloor, all you need is a staple gun and 5/16-in. staples. Use a utility knife to trim off ...

Are you tired of staring at that old, worn-out flooring and dreaming of a fresh new look for your home? If so, you might be considering either carpet or laminate flooring. Carpet—the soft and ...

It may take a tougher vacuum to clean ultrasoft or super-plush carpet. Here are some recommendations from Consumer Reports.

Whether you prefer a cozy and plush carpet for the living room or a more durable, low-pile option for high-traffic areas, there's a carpet style to suit every family's aesthetic and functional ...

Consumer Reports: Ultra-plush carpet vacuuming tips Consumer Reports tested several vacuums on ultra-plush carpet and has these tips on getting the job done.

Carpet padding is designed to absorb the impact of feet on the carpet, control the flex of the carpet backing, provide comfortable walking and to provide some insulation over cold floors.

Ultra-plush carpet looks and feels great, but its thickness makes vacuuming a lot more difficult. Here are two simple things you can do make things ea. Skip to Main Content.