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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1972-10-05, Page 22lel'Inlent, 'Thursday, October 5, 1972 INCREASINGLY POPULAR carpet tiles are easily installed, even by the lady of the house. If one is°:b.urned or damaged, replacement is equally simple and inexpensive. And, if you are a person who moves often, carpet tiles are. for you. Just pick them up and go. They can fit wherever home is and you never know you've moved. Carpet Tiles Are Lnterestin Whatever you call them— "squares" or "tiles"—those individual small pieces of carpet which can be quickly and easily put down without much ado are becoming in- -- easi.,nly pnnttlar with tn- day's homemaker and handyman. New techniques in manu- facturing . and the coritruc- tion of Carpet tiles have now made it possible for Cana- dian carpet mills 'to start, making this exciting new product in a. variety of tex tures, patterns and colors. It's Easy installation is easy. Sim- ply peel, place and enjoy says one major manufactur- er. You can carpet in an afternoon and have a party.' the same night and not even be tired out. You can use carpet . tiles in" kitchens,, game rooms, basements and bathrooms. . to say nothing of Iivi.ng rooms, din- ing rooms and bedrooms. If you move often, carpet tiles are wonderful. Just pick them up and go. They can fit wherever home is and yo'u need never, know you've moved. And, think of the wear benefits.. You can rotate tiles to equalize wear which usually occurs in NOVELTY SIGNS IN CARPET Many makers of scatter rugs are tight on .top of to- day's trends. They take every popular tack the kids do and make it into wall hangings, or novelty rul for the floor. Signs that pro- claim "Stop", "Go", "One Way", "Love" are all favor- ites of the-ydounger crowd as are Iarge 'footprinfs, the Peace ,Synabol , and many others. well-defined traffic areas. leaning is easy because the spilled -on square can be plucked out, temporarily re- placed bran ertra one if necessary, and cleaned. If a Tile gets burned or damag- ed, just replace it with one from under,.; . the furniture. Consider 'hew carpet tiles ... a smart investment un- derfoot. Carpet at stair edges al- ways .receives the heaviest wear. To lengthen the life of your stair carpet, have it laid with an extra length folded under at the top riser. This allows a simple shift downwards to distribute wear evenly'. This shifting can be repeated several times before the wear be- comes noticeable. Include extra underlay -too' for -longer wear. DO YOU REMEMBER WHIN...? Mother hung the carpet over the clothesline; then she beat the carpet and all the imbedded grit fell to the ground. Maybe you pitched in by sweep- ing the carpet to remove the unsightly tread and pet hair. Then a big gust of wind blew away the dust. You knew that Mother's carpet was really clean, and those carpetsseemed like they .would never wear out. Well nothing has changed ... The HOOVER . UPRIGHT VACUUM CLEANER will keep your carpets looking new years longer because -- like in Mother's day the HOOVER beats . as it sweeps ... as it cleans to remove all the dirt. l. Look at these - DOWNRIGIfT GREAT UPRIGHT VALUES! Specially Priced WHILE THEY LAST SPECIAL 149S Model 586 Hoover Deluxe Convertible. Hoover • ustom Convertible. • ivmsr 41111 �� % % LOW NORMAL HIGH SHAG ID r ,-- _ 4 cL Ell --r4—,, WIM'/ Converts with optional fools Everything you need for effective cleaning of drapes, upholstery, bare floors, etc. Ask your Hoover dealer for a demonstration. i Triple -action -cleaning Every Hoover upright 'beats, as -it -sweeps, as -it- cleans', to remove not just surface fluff and dust, but also deep -down grit that can wear out rugs before their time. /' ANINIM Adjusts for all carpets Select low, normal, high or shag height setting with a touch of your toe. See the full line of 1972 HOOVER FLOOR CORE PRODUCT and APPLIANCES NOW ON SALE BURKE ELECTRI ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS AND REPAIRS' INDUSTRIAL -- COMMERCIAL -- FARM -- DOMESTIC ;r) APPLIANCE SALES AND SERVICE MOTOR REWIND AND REPAIR NE,,,SSI• .. !GHAM..... - PHONE 357-245Q .�r .aa- : �„»�.�Yash.h-U##-�k"}T..YG.atr. s.�'A�Tt•� •+�`�-T•T^., When Carpet Consider the Cushion. Too When shopping for your new carpet or rug be sure undercushion is also a very important part of the pur- chase. Don't skimp or try to cut cost corners. t For, in addition to provid- ing extra comfort and quiet, the right cushion helps to extend carpet life by acting as a shock absorber and in- suring a smooth, even base for the carpet and rug. It will also help air circulation through the carpet, making it easier to clean. According to the National Bureau of Standards in the United States! e�'"sts they have -conducted indicate that proper carpet cushion definitely prolongs the life of carpeting and helps it retain surface texture ,at least 50 per cent longer. Three Basic Types You'll discover there are three basic types of carpet cushion to choose from: felted made of hair or a combination of hair and jute; rubber in the form of flat or rippled sponge .or re- inforced foam; and polyure- thane cushion in several forms. All types of carpet cushion are made in various weights and thicknesses suitable for various end uses. The felted cushions are measured in ounces per square yard; the rubber and polyurethane types are measured by weight and -or thickness. For example, a 40 oz. felted cushion or a 64 oz. sponge rubber cushion is suitable for average home use. Car- pet in a heavy traffic com- mercial area might be' in- stalled over a 50 oz. felt or 2 - inch flat heavy duty rubber. The Right Way The best way to choose carpet cushion is to consider it in relation to the carpet. Never try to compensate for a skimpy carpet with a thick cushion. Conversely, don't expect .a flimsy cushion to do the job under a thick luxurious carpet. The cushion should be firm enough to support the carpet properly. Ask the Dealer Ask the advice of your dealer when selecting cush- ion and try ° a simple step test. Place a .sample of the carpet and cushion on the floor and step on them. You can quickly determine whether you prefer .a. "bouncy" feeling, a firmer step .or something in be- tween. (You may want the firmer step -in the kitchen where you do a lot of walk- ing and a softer, more luxurious feeling in the liv- ing room). When considered in, rela- tion to your total purchase, the cost of carpet cushion is nominal—ranging from Ies than $1 per square yard for lightweight cushion for budget installations °up to about $3—$4 a yard for the finest, most luxurious cush- ions. Things to Consider The heaviest, lushest, softest carpet cushion is not necessarily the best or most suitable for a specific in- stallation. On a stairway, for example, while a good grade is essential because of extra traffic and .wear,it is Some Tips ,for Gleaning Small Rugs and Bathmats Bath mats and area rugs Up to 4' x 6' can be cleaned in your washing machine, ex- cept for those which have been cut: from a iarger rug and have a jute backing. The secret of restoring new. beauty to small rugs is to wash them in neutral or milddetergent and then tumble dry. If tumbling ac- tion is notavailable, hang or spread rugs in the shade until they are dry. Then brush them Lightly with . a stiff brush. Forced air from a vacuum or fan is also help- ful. Because dyes and 'colors in floor -coverings, as in,all types of furnishings mate- rial, have a tendency to bleed, classify colors before placing rugs in the washing machine. White and very light colors may be washed together while dark colors should be uvashed separate- ly. Area rugs are for everywhere When you're considering carpet, don't forget to in- vestigate area rugs. In re- cent years, they've become more and more popular and are now available in 'a decorator's dream of colors, textures and sizes. From a small bathroom mat to a luxurious 9' x 12' rug—even bigger if you want—there's sure to be one that's just right for your motif. Rugs are desirable for many reasons. For instance, you may want to recreate a certain period or style which just can't be done authenti- cally with wall-to-wall. Or you may like the practi- cality of being able to turn a rug to distribute the wear evenly—the economy of not having td pay installation costs. Of course, if yours is a family that moves often or if you're an apartment dwell- er, rugs are the perfect an- swer. They make really ex- citing things happen to your wood or tile floors and, when you move, just roll them up and off you go, rugs and all. MEASURING CARPET IS EASY How do you estimate how much carpet you need? Simply measure your' room carefully iii feet. Then multiply the length by the width which gives you the number of square feet. Then divide by 9 to find out the number of square yards you need. (Most carpet is sold by the square yard) . Of course, this doesn't take into ac- count 'any jogs or odd wall shapes may have. So figure tri about 10er cent t more when -estimating cost. One final note. Even if you have wall-to-wall carpet throughout your home, you'restill in the market for area rugs. How about in front of the fireplace with an imitation bearskin? Or warm, luxurious little shags beside the beds? Rugs be- long—just about every- where. best to have an extra heavy firm cushion for a smooth, taut installation. Flat, high density felt or sponge rubber cushions are excellent under rugs and carpet that have a tendency to. stretch or ripple. Ripple sponge rubber and foam, cushions • are popular be- cause of softness and a feel: ing of luxury. Backing Attached Many carpets now come with rubber or polyurethane backings attached. They were intended primarily for indoor -outdoor and kitchen and recreation room in- stallations but new produc- tion innovations have red them into many new areas with new and improved backings attached. Many experts, however, still feel that the separate sponge cushions sold for use under living and bedroom carpets ate Still the best value. Remember. . . there are many still inexpensive cush- ions made from waste mate- rial that do not do the job properly. So, when choosing your carpet or rug, give more than a passing thought to what goes on underneath. 1 4H.M2h"xxiLLTlx:K;:i�i'�r*"' aR;h:�.. ;� {ft'FApA3•—«^.Y*F3as'JL-Tv; yux#•a•-Ixx. 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