Looking for Arcade, Game room or Nightclub Carpet?

Arcade, Game Room and Nightclub Carpet is a niche product offering for BecklersCarpet.com. It's not something a typical flooring consumer thinks of. However, if you're remodeling or building a new game room center, arcade, or nightclub the right carpet can make or break the entire look you're trying to create.

Usually floorcovering used in the areas is bright, colorful and sometimes even fluorescent (glows under a black light!). If you spend thousands or tens of thousands of dollars on an investment in one of these establishments, you want the floor to make the room jump out and make a statement and fit with the theme. Putting standard carpet into an arcade can give the subliminal drab feeling. If you want people to spend money you need to spice it up! Just look at the floor in most casinos. It usually will be patterned and a little "loud" but not to the point that it takes away from the theme. A correct look will add to the feel of the room but not distract the audience.

Nightclubs will usually select a slightly strong pattern, but with just a few colors to add a "cool" look, sometimes fluorescent, sometimes not. Game rooms and Arcades typically go with the more bold patterns with stronger colors to give that feeling of excitement and keep customers in the room longer.

A common practice for the smaller mills that produce Kids Educational Classroom rugs is to also manufacture printed carpet for use in Arcades, Nightclubs, Bars and Game Rooms. The machinery is basically the same top produce both types of carpeting.

BecklersCarpet.com, 1-800-232-5537, sells several styles of carpet for use in Arcades, Gaming areas and after hour clubs. The best way to find the deals is to just call us Monday through Friday, 8:30am until 6pm or even on Saturdays 9am til 4pm. We will be glad to send you a free sample on most anything we have as well! Give us a call for help or more flooring information on your next project!

Carpet Tiles and Squares-Dalton GA-How to Save Money

In Dalton, GA, Carpet tiles and Squares have become highly popular but are often misunderstood. Carpet Squares were invented to provide a quick fix for high traffic flooring spaces when an area became unusable, stained, worn or dirty. The bad tile or squares could be removed an new carpet square could be inserted with a double faced tape or a small amount of glue. This floorcovering idea took off and became a mainstream flooring option. The tile trend has even found it’s way into the residential segment as popular Do-It-Yourself project for homeowners, churches, and small business owners. Carpet Squares and Tiles are now being used not only in offices, hotels, restaurants, churches etc, but also in playrooms, basement areas, bonus rooms, and even bedrooms.

Carpet tiles and squares are probably the easiest flooring to install but they are not always the least expensive option unless you really check into it and do your homework. First quality tiles can end up costing more than the total price of carpet, padding and installation combined. That’s where the secret of saving money on carpet squares and tiles comes in. If you've considered using carpet tiles and squares, be sure to look at off goods, seconds, and promotional carpet squares! These will not only install easily, but will also be a lower total cost for the project than pretty much any other option. You may be wondering, "What is an off good or second in carpet tiles?" Any tile that cannot be sold as first quality, can be considered a second, third, or general off good. These flooring industry terms can mean different things but here's a breakdown of what makes a Carpet Square or Tile a non-first quality product.

• If the tile is patterned, the pattern could be slightly skewed, off center, or have irregular shapes to the design.

• If the square is a solid or semi-solid color but is off color or might have a streak that is lighter or darker than the rest of the carpet square.

• You may see a plush style that has a thin loop line. This line is where the machine did not properly cut the loop as it was designed to.

• Occasionally, you can get a tile or square that has some irregularities in the padding or backing. Most cases aren't an issue. However, if you have a tile that does have a backing problem, just cut the bad part off and use the rest, or you can use it as the tile that is on the outside next to the wall or in a closet!

• If the backing is starting to separate from the carpet, you can use a little glue in the spot where it is separating. If it is a significant amount, just cut the bad part out and use the remainder against the wall.

A tip when using off goods carpet tiles and squares is to not only buy extra, but to also consider using two or three different colored or patterned squares. You can create a really cool checkerboard look that will add style to the room as well as hide blemishes in any of the tiles.

BecklersCarpet.com has just received a new truckload of off good carpet tiles. Normally these tiles would run between $6 and $9 per foot. Owen carpet is selling these for as low as $0.69/per foot!!! We have all varieties of seconds in residential carpet tiles, commercial carpet squares, and even some outdoor tiles. Be sure to call us at 1-800-232-5537 as these won't last long. Beckler's Carpet in Dalton is also now open on Saturdays as well from 9AM until 4Pm for extra shopping time in person or over the phone. We hope you come back for more carpet tile and square flooring information!

Carpet Squares and Carpet Tiles, why have they gotten so popular?

What are Carpet Squares and why are they a trend in floorcovering? Carpet Tiles or Squares have been around a long time. I remember my parents using them in our basement 35 years ago as a cheap way to cover the concrete floor for a play area. However, squares and tiles have come a long way in the flooring market since then.

Typically squares and tiles manufactured from carpet goods, are used most popularly in the Do-It-Yourself market segment. A very common use is a playroom. Other areas we see Carpet Tiles installed are bonus rooms and basements. Almost anyone can install these themselves with a level, clean floor and a good carpet knife!

As many tiles and squares now have an integral padding with a tacky underside, you simply start with a level layout and work your way throughout the room. Not only are they easy to put down, but if you ever get one soiled enough that needs changing, you simply pull it up and replace it with a spare (yes, hint, buy extra when you purchase to have extras later on down the road).

The more predominant squares come in 18"x18" and have a residential look and feel of a cut pile or trackless style of carpet. You will see a variety of different yarns used in manufacturing. Another type of square seen in the market is the commercial loop design, This design will usually come in 3'x3' squares and have a little heavier rubbery backing than the residential styles. You can use either one depending on the look and style you like.

If you are going with a solid tile, think about doing a checkerboard design! This design looks great when down and can give a room a little more flair than just a solid color.

One last flooring information hint, be careful when shopping for Carpet squares and tiles. The price may be a little deceiving. If the tiles are $3.00 a foot, that's $27.00 a yard! For $27.00 a yard you can get much better carpet and padding with installation for less money. Just keep an eye out for deals under $1.59 or so per yard if you are looking for an inexpensive solution. The idea of using carpet squares centers around being able to do it yourself, not necessarily saving a lot of money on materials. Don't get me wrong, you can find great deals out there, just make sure you make an informed decision when looking at options.


Be sure to call us @ BecklersCarpet.com, 1-800-232-5537 to see what our in stock specials are on Carpet Squares and Tiles! We usually have tiles as low as $0.69/per foot!

PET Carpet (recycled plastic bottle carpet)

With the focus on Eco and Earth last week, I wanted to touch on a carpet type that has actually been around a few years now. P.E.T. Carpet (Polyethylene terephthalate) is carpet that has yarn made from recycled plastic bottles. Most of these carpets are made from 100% recycled content, not just a blend. Recently, Eco flooring types have been promoted as Bamboo and Cork for their sustainability, but PET carpet has been overlooked somewhat of late. Almost all recycled plastic bottles cannot be recycled and reused as drinking container plastic. It has something to do with the chemical properties of the plastic and it absorbing the molecules of the last liquid in it ( a guy that works for a Coke bottling plant tried to explain it to me, but it was pretty technical). Since the bottles can't be reused for their original use, carpet makes perfect sense instead of the plastic sitting in a landfill!

In my opinion, this makes PET Carpet, one of the most Eco friendly options out there on the market. Due to it's plastic nature, it is very stain resistant as well. It feels very good to the touch also. You will never know it was made from bottles!

For pricing or samples, call us at Beckler's Carpet @ 1-800-232-5537. You can also visit BecklersCarpet.com

Luxury Vinyl Plank options

Beckler's is continuing to expand our Luxury Vinyl Plank options. We've been very successful with our Karndean line, which is the Cadillac of vinyl planks. We've also seen an upswing in Nafco and Earthwerks products. BecklersCarpet.com will soon be announcing a new Luxury Plank in the $1.29/per sq ft range! This is not a peel and stick, low end product! It will look great and hold up tremendously well compared to standard vinyl sheet flooring or other low end vinyl planks you might see at the big orange box store. With all of the advantages of luxury vinyl compared to laminate and hardwood, this new product we are going to be carrying will be a big hit.

Luxury Vinyl planks are extremely moisture resistant, much more so than laminate (no laminate in kitchens, a sink leak will kill the floor!) and solid wood. They are also very easy to clean and look amazing due to the individual plank design.

Stay tuned for more Flooring Information!

Be sure to call us for any luxury vinyl plank or tile needs you may have, 1-800-232-5537.

Prefinished Oak hardwood versus Unfinished Oak

Prefinished Oak hardwood flooring vs Unfinished Oak flooring. It's a difference that consumers deal with when considering installing a hardwood floor in their new or existing home.

More often than not, the appeal of having a custom floor is alluring to the consumer. If you're dead set on having the wood have a perfect match to your custom stained cabinets, and you can't find a prefinished floor that goes with them, then looking at unfinished is probably an option for you. However, that it about the only reason an unfinished floor should be considered, when color is the only factor.

A few things to note when deciding between prefinished and unfinished wood floors:

1. The quality of the actual finish will be far greater on a prefinished. Prefinished wood floors will usually have between 4-7 coats of Aluminum Oxide and or Polyurethane applied at the factory using several treatments that include heating and pressure. Not only will the finish be incomparably better on a prefinished wood, but the process also rids the wood of any excess moisture. There are some great custom wood flooring installers out there. Don't get me wrong! They just can't give you them same finish quality due to good ol' physics and chemistry.
2. Manufacturer's give between a 5 and 25 year wear warranty and 5 and 15 years on the finish itself. If you go with a custom stained unfinished floor you will get a 1 year warranty at best.
3. A custom prefinished floor will take a lot longer to install. The floor has the be "aired out" longer before the job, it has to be nailed down, then sanded, then stained, then finished, and then sometimes another finish is applied. It can be a week process sometimes. Prefinished oak floors are installed in less than half the time.
4. Installing a prefinished hardwood floor produces less off gassing and VOC's than a custom unfinished version.
5. Unfinished hardwood will have to be refinished much quicker than factory prefinished versions. Refinishing a floor is not an inexpensive project.

Don't get me wrong on this! It may seem like I'm knocking unfinished, custom wood flooring. If you want to have a custom floor that's great. However, you need to know the right flooring information so you can decide if it's really the right choice for you.

Be sure to view our deals on Hand Scraped Oak Hardwood Flooring!

Call BecklersCarpet.com @ 1-800-232-5537 for great deals on all types of Hardwood flooring!

Discount HandScraped Oak, Prefinished Hardwood Flooring in stock

Most people think of Beckler's Carpet as one of the best places in the country to buy discount carpet. However, we we have been flooring America since 1949 with all types of floorcovering, including hardwood.

A style of hardwood flooring that has gained in popularity is handscraped oak. Oak is the king when it comes to hardwood floors, but it typically has a smooth, even planed finish. The handscraped look gives a more realistic, custom, rustic look to the floor. You can buy authentic handscraped or machine scraped that emulates the real thing. Chances are if you are not an installer or wood specialist you would never know the difference (expect in the price! authentic hand scraped is very expensive).

Handscraped oak flooring, comes in factory, prefinished versions which give you a superior finish compared to unfinished wood flooring. Prefinished handscraped hardwood floors also come in several widths, usually 3-5" wide being standard.

Beckler's Carpet stocks several brands and styles of Handscraped Oak hardwood flooring. Be sure to visitBecklersCarpet.com or call 1-800-232-5537 for more information or a sample of one of our hardwood flooring deals. For the best Dalton, Ga flooring information, stay tuned to FlooringandMore!

The basics to buy carpet

So it's time to buy carpet? There are some basic things you will need to know. I'll touch on these things to get you started in the right direction. I'm not planning on making you an expert, but if I can get you thinking about more than just "is it the right color and how does it feel?" than we've accomplished something together!

First, before I jump into specific flooring information, think about your home and current situation. How long do you plan on staying at your current home? Why are you replacing the carpet? Or if you are a property manager, how long do you want the floor to last? If you're a builder, is this a spec home or higher end job? Try to get a feel for the performance that will be expected of the carpet. If you are only going to be in the home for 6 months, it may not make sense to get a higher end carpet style. Be sure to relay this type of information to your salesperson, whether over the phone, email or in person.

Once you have an idea of your need, then it's time to get into the nitty gritty. There are several different styles of carpet:

• Plush/Saxony-Very formal and elegant but tends to show tracks. Comes in solid colors
• Berber-can look casual or formal depending on decor, usually made out of olefin so it can mat down somewhat over time, also with Berber, the fewer the seams the better because it's a loop product and the fewer the seams, the fewer the loops that can become pulled at the edges. Comes in solid and flecked colors, hides surface dirt well if flecked colors
• Semi trackless/textured plush-imagine a plush, but the fibers are slightly twisted to give a still somewhat formal look but shows less tracks than plush. Comes in solid colors but the appearance can change slightly depending on the light
• Frieze- highly twisted, irregular fibers that resemble shag, but are thinner tighter fiber strands. Comes solid or flecked, and like Berber, can hide surface dirt well
• Sculptured/cut loop/high-low- has a pattern with high and low loops or a mix of some loops that are cut and some are pulled tight against the backing. There is a high variation in these styles of color mixes, yarns, looks etc
• Level loop-usually a commercial looking style with short, tight loops of carpet, made for high traffic, usually don't see in homes

There are also different types of yarn used in carpet. Nylon is king. It has a nice feel and has superior wear and "memory". Nylon also resists soil and stains well. Another yarn is Polyester. Polyester may have one of the best "feels" out of all of the yarns. It is also very stain resistant. Polyester may have more "fuzzing" than other yarns though. The third yarn is Olefin. Olefin is a polypropylene blended product. It is extremely stain resistant. It does wear well but can tend to mat down over time. Wool is another option, but very rarely used anymore. Lastly are the Eco yarns. The most popular is PET. PET stands for (polyethylene terephthalate). PET fiber is made out of recycled plastic bottles. It is also extremely stain resistant. DuPont has also introduced Sorona, which can be made into carpet yarn. Sorona is mainly produced from corn syrup.

Keep these various styles and yarns in mind when looking to buy carpet. Be sure to match the right style and yarn for your specific application and need. As always, when shopping for carpet prices, check BecklersCarpet.com or call 1-800-232-5537.

The buzz about frieze carpet

So what's all the craze in floorcovering about frieze carpet?

Frieze is a "new" twist (great pun!) on what was previously know as trackless carpet. It is has a look that hides trackmarks, shoeprints and vacuum marks. It is sort of a blend between a trackless and the old shag style of the 1970's.

Frieze carpet's look is created by infusing an somewhat irregular twist in the yarn structure. As compared to shag carpet, the yarn in Frieze is tighter and appears thinner. Frieze flooring also usually has a shorter pile height (overall height of the yarn) than the older shag versions.

You can get cheap frieze carpet in various styles. Solid colors are available as well as "flecked" options. The flecked options tend to hide dirt and tracking better than the solids in my opinion, but it's up to you what you like the look of better in your floorcovering.

Different Frieze styles come offered in all of the major yarn types. Nylon (best overall), Olefin (polypropylene), and Polyester. (I'll cover these different yarns in an upcoming blog with more flooring information).

For more flooring information about Frieze carpet and floorcovering visit BecklersCarpet.com or call 1-800-232-5537 for great options and pricing on Frieze or Shag carpet!