How Pantone’s Color of the Year 2019 Impacts Interior Design

  Every December, Jabaras Carpet Outlet in Wichita, KS waits in anticipation to learn Pantone’s Color of the Year. This year, the Pantone Color of the Year for 2019 is named PANTONE 16-1546 Living Coral. The Pantone Color of the Year impacts trends across all sectors, from fashion, to graphic design, to furniture, to paint.…

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Young children, pets and carpet

  Q: I have young children and we are thinking of getting some new carpet. Can you tell me about spots and stains before we embark on such a mission.   A: With children who may constantly spill their drinks, drag in mud from the outside, allow their pets in unapproved areas, and are involved in a…

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6 Benefits to Spring Cleaning Your Carpet

Spring is finally here and that means it’s time for spring cleaning around your home – especially for your carpet. Did you know there are multiple benefits to cleaning your carpet in the spring? You’ll be creating a healthier environment for you and your family, of course, but here is a breakdown of some specific…

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Winter is the Best Time to Clean Your Carpets

Now that cold weather is upon us, your carpets are set to take on an array of moisture, dirt, mud and other contaminates flowing in from outdoors. While your carpet is going to get seriously dirty over the next few months, you might think waiting for warmer weather is a better time to deep clean…

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Pricing Carpet By The Square Foot?

Q: Why did the flooring industry ever go away from pricing carpet by the square yard?   A: In the last 5 years or so, it has become the industry standard to price carpets by the square foot. Most people relate to square feet better than they do to square yards. Square feet is simply…

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Installing Carpet Over Carpet

Q: Should you put carpet over carpet?   A: While many people do install rugs on top of wall-to-wall installations, doing so will result in various degrees of success. Most people consider this option to protect their carpeting from excessive wear but not knowing some of the factors concerning wear patterns, fiber, dyes, and residue…

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