Carpets and Floors

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Can Carpet Make People Sick? - - Discussion of this aspect of indoor pollution form the United States Environmental Protection Agency.

The Carpet Buyers Handbook - - Includes spot removal, cleaning, buying wholesale, installation, warrantees, questions to ask, carpeting selection, and carpet allergies.

Carpet Corporation of America - - Includes FAQs about flooring and carpets.

Carpet Selection - - Discusses carpet cost, installation and measuring, along with labels and special considerations for carpet buyers.

Carpet Selection: Construction and Texture - - Carpet construction methods of weaving, tufting, needlepunching, flocking and knitting are covered, as are options on carpet texture.

Carpetguru Says - - Information on scams in the carpet business and how to be a savy carpet shopper.

Carpet.org - - Presented by an online merchant sales site, this offers information on types of fiber, types of carpet, installation, maintenance and cleaning.

Floor Covering Inspector Directory - - Includes a comprehensive listing of independent flooring inspectors for hire.

Hardwood Information Center - - Information and articles on hardwood flooring, including how-to and care tips, refinishing guidelines, quality checklists, and a wood species guide..

HardwoodInstaller.com - - Floor types and manufacturers, what to expect when having work done, allergy and dust concerns. Installer locator, photo galleries, and reviews.

Hoover Consumer Guide to Carpet Cleaning - - Covering carpet care which also discusses features to look for in vacuum cleaners. [PDF Format.

JP Flooring Systems, Inc. - - This site has an informative section called floor school.

Moisture and pH - - Information pertaining to how moisture and pH effect concrete floors and floor coverings.

Professional Carpet Systems - - Professional carpet cleaner locator and practical advice for maintaining carpet.

Rug and Carpet Fibers: Selection and Care - - Describes types of fibers and construction characteristics. Offers tips and advice for selecting and caring for carpets and ruges.

Rug Selection and Use - - Covers rug types and styles, as well as cost and consumer considerations.

Rugman.com - - Includes information on Persian and Oriental rug history, techniques of construction, a guide to rug buying, maintenance suggestions and a glossary of terms.

Solutions to Problems with Wood Floors - - Expert advice, examples, and techniques for installation, maintenance, and repair of wood floors.

Toxic Carpeting - - Documentation on alleged toxic carpeting, nontoxic carpets, Dupont and Monsanto products such as the Stainmaster carpet.