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Jason Jabara
Jason Jabara is the current manager at Jabara’s Carpet Galerie. After graduating from WSU, the family business became a large part of Jason’s adult life. His father Tom, mother Susan, brother Josh and his uncle George assisted in that endeavor to a large degree. Perhaps one of Jason’s greatest strengths is his hands-on approach. Jason can be reached by calling (316) 267-2585 or you may visit their website @ www.jabaras.com.
Carpet, Tile & Floor Covering
2009-09-01 14:47:00
Best type of carpet for home
Question: With so many styles and varieties of carpet could you please help with determining what carpet would be best for our home?
Answer: Key factors to consider would be - Who will be using the room? Do you have kids? Or how about pets? Is there a big yard leading right into your new carpet? Or is it in a room away from entrances? Do you want a soft, comfortable floor you can sit on in front of a fireplace, or when the kids are playing video games? Do you hate footprints and tracking but love big family functions? If it’s your bedroom, how do you want it to feel the first thing in the morning when your bare feet touch that plush carpet? Be sure to tell your flooring sales professional so they can help you with the right options. Carpets made of nylon and polypropylene can go anywhere in the house as far as style is concerned. So whether you buy a polypropylene berber style or a more formal look in nylon, you can be confident it will perform. In fact, these are the most popular choices and the two best performing fibers with nylon taking the lead. Polyester does have great softness but is less likely to hold up in high traffic areas. You might want to consider polyester for your bedrooms because of its soft, plush feel and because of reduced traffic in these areas. For sheer luxury and cache, you can’t beat wool. While it is the priciest of carpet options, you’ll see a wide variety of gorgeous looks and fashions in wool to fit any décor. Plus wool’s natural qualities ensure that you’ll be satisfied with how it looks and wears for years to come. What you choose depends on what you need. When thinking fashion, consider the following: What are your colors? What’s your look – modern, traditional, contemporary? How big is the room? Does it get a lot of light? One thing is for sure; especially if it’s for your home, get the best quality carpet you can afford that’s appropriate for the application. It’s an investment in your home that’s worth making. Most carpet features performance rating guidelines that are based on a 5 point scale; the higher the score, the better. A lot depends on the application. While a plush velvet may be the right choice for your living room, you’re not likely to put it in the basement. At the same time, a solid nylon berber in the busy family room with a polypropylene or blended carpet might be ideal. The single most important factor though may be simply this – that you love the way it makes your home look and feel.
 
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