Open Directory - Home: Consumer Information: Home and Family: Carpets and Floors
See also: - Discussion of this aspect of indoor pollution form the United States Environmental Protection Agency. - Includes FAQs about flooring and carpets. - Presented by an online merchant sales site, this offers information on types of fiber, types of carpet, installation, maintenance and cleaning. - Information on scams in the carpet business and how to be a savy carpet shopper. - Includes a listing of independent flooring inspectors for hire. - Floor types and manufacturers, what to expect when having work done, allergy and dust concerns. Installer locator, photo galleries, and reviews. - A compilation of references for rugs. Learn how they are made, where many historically come from and find news about area rugs. - Information pertaining to how moisture and pH effect concrete floors and floor coverings. - Professional carpet cleaner locator and practical advice for maintaining carpet. - Information about Oriental Rugs including new, old and antiques. Also includes a forum where consumers can get help identifying rug type, age and value. - Expert advice, examples, and techniques for installation, maintenance, and repair of wood floors. - Includes spot removal, cleaning, buying wholesale, installation, warrantees, questions to ask, carpeting selection, and carpet allergies. - Documentation on alleged toxic carpeting, nontoxic carpets, Dupont and Monsanto products such as the Stainmaster carpet.
