LAKE CABINET & FLOORING, INC.
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Simply the best since 1955 |
Let us help you find the carpet that is best for you and your project! We
will help you select from beautiful styles of Saxony, Berber, the ever popular
new frieze, and velvet plush. Our carpets also feature the latest in stain
treatments and fiber technology. In the 50's and 60's carpet was the only
flooring we didn't sell or install. In fact, along with painting and
wallpapering it was one of the only things we didn't do. Our customers told us
that they loved our service, trusted our value, and our concern for our
customers. They actually asked us to carpet their homes. Unfortunately most
places that sell carpet have the most outlandish sales techniques, biggest
gimmicks, and cheesiest ad campaigns . We do things a little bit different here.
We start you out with the right product for you, with the best pad at a more
than fair price. We will show you the best value. Not our biggest profit
margins, or bait and switch you with an advertised price and 50 upgrades! If
you're ready for pleasant, comfortable carpet shopping, come in to Lake Cabinet
& Flooring and see the difference. We feature carpet & rugs from Millikan.
Carpets of Mohawk (Aladdin, Wunda Weave, Horizon, World & Galaxy), Shaw, and
Shawmark.
Carpet for warmth and comfort
There is no doubt that carpet offers
homeowners more warmth, softness and is much quieter than any other floor
covering. Today's carpet styles, colors and textures blend well with
any room decor as well with a variety of other flooring products. From casual to
formal you can always find a carpet style that will enrich any interior setting
and your lifestyle. There are carpets for all areas of the home including active
areas where fashion and function are both important in your selections. Carpet
manufacturers today offer consumers a wider selection of patterns, textures and
colors than ever before. Advancements in fiber technology and carpet
construction are making carpets softer, more stain-resistant and helping carpets
retain their like-new appearance far better than ever before. Berber carpets,
patterned carpets and textured cut pile saxonies are among the most popular
choices with homeowners today. Even carpet cushions have dramatically been
improved. Carpet cushions are now available that will block spills from
penetrating the cushion and soaking into the sub-floor as well as eliminating
odors in your carpet.
Styles of Carpet
Today's carpet manufacturers are combining softer fibers, better stain
resistance with backings that block odors, spills and more! These types of
features are built into the better-quality carpets offered by the leading carpet
manufacturers. Most carpet today is tufted, rather than woven. The tufting
process is similar to using a large sewing machine that is about 13 feet wide
with 100 of needles that sew the yarn into a synthetic backing. The majority of
carpets sold today are made from nylon fibers twisted into yarns and then tufted
into carpet. Carpet is basically constructed in two types of piles: loop pile
or cut pile . Patterned carpet is a combination of both loop and cut yarns or
variations of loops set to different pile heights. Special Note About Berber
Carpets: Berber carpets are big bulky, loops of yarn that are either produced
in a level loop, or multi-level loop carpet construction. they are usually made
from olefin or wool yarns and are ideal for active areas of the home, such as
family rooms. Berber carpets are also available in a cut pile construction as
well as loop pile. How long a carpet will retain it's like new texture and
appearance is based on the type of fiber, how tight the yarns are twisted and
heat set, and the pile density. (Obviously, not cleaning your carpets regularly,
or improper cleaning methods will effect the appearance as well.) Also, how
close tufts are to one another will effect the durability of the carpet. Below
is a brief overview of the most common carpet construction types sold in
flooring stores in the United States.
- Twist or Textured A very popular
cut pile carpet that has alternating twists of yarn creating a two-tone
appearance. This carpet creates a more casual atmosphere in the room and is
available in a broad range of prices. A twist shows less vacuum lines and
footprints than its close companion Saxony. Because of this it looks a bit
less formal and sometime is a more popular choice in higher traffic and more
heavily used areas. Twists are usually the best choice of the cut-pile
carpets for steps.
- Saxony has a smooth, soft, velvet
plush look and a luxurious feel with a uniform twist and finish. This style is
not a good choice for high traffic areas or rooms with active kids. Also be
aware that this style does show footprints and vacuum marks. Saxonies appear
very formal and luxurious. They are very popular for less used rooms like
living room, sitting rooms and dinning rooms.
- Frieze This is a cut pile style
that has a very high twist level, meaning each strand of yarn is twisted so
tightly that they actually curl over at the end. This creates a textured
surface with a knobby appearance, and a carpet of high durability and very
good wear-ability. Frieze carpets normally require more vacuuming and also can
look undesirable when matted down in high traffic areas.
- Cable A style of carpet constructed
of thicker, typically longer yarn that is better suited for rooms without a
lot of activity. It can matte and crush with heavy foot traffic so it is not
recommended for stairs, hallways and other busy areas in your home.
- Berber A looped style carpet is
often referred to as a Berber. Berbers are big bulky yarns with characteristic
color flecks that are either produced in a level loop or multi-level loop
carpet construction. Although many Berbers are made out of olefin fiber, some
are made with nylon, or a blend of various carpet fibers.
Carpet
Fibers
Most carpets today are manufactured from a type of three basic
fibers Nylon, Olefin and Polyester. Soft Carpet fibers or improved forms of
each have moved the carpet industry over the last few years. Each fiber types
weakness have been improved greatly over yesterdays carpets. Typically when
you are selecting a cut-pile, a Saxony, or a frieze you are choosing between
Nylon and Polyester. If we were to take a two generic hypothetical carpets
with the weight, density and pile height being the same, and the fibers were not
stain treated or improved (which they all are) the Nylon would resist wear &
matting, be more vivid in color than the polyester. The polyester would
however be softer, more stain resistant and less expensive than the nylon.
Every nylon carpet in our store has a form a stain treatment. Many like our
Wunda Weave line of carpets are made from a softened nylon that feels great to
the touch.
- Tip- Don't make the mistake of shopping carpets
by price. As with most products you get what you pay for. A better method
is to determine what you want in look and performance and then compare the
styles, brands and even the companies your considering. Asking "how much
is your carpet" is like calling your local car dealer and asking "how much for
a car". There are large ranges in carpet quality and prices from $10-$40 per
yard.
- Nylon: This is the most popular synthetic
carpet fiber used today. It offers tremendous value, performance, and ease of
maintenance. Nylon provides brilliant colors and hides soil and traffic
well. A synthetic fiber. Almost 75% of carpet today is made of nylon. Nylon
is the leader in: appearance retention, fade and heat resistance, soil and
stain resistance, and color and styling. Because it is a more porous fiber it
requires stain treatments. Standard nylons are bit harder to the touch than
most other carpet fibers. When comparing nylon to other fibers. Overall nylon
is normally the best choice if all other specifications are the same.
Today's most advanced nylon carpet fibers actually reduce dirt and soils
ability to stick or transfer onto the surface of the carpet. These specially
treated fibers will even bead up liquid spills rather than allowing to soak
in. This makes carpets manufactured with these new generation fibers much
easier to keep clean and looking like new longer than ever before.
Soft Carpet Fibers: Some fiber
manufacturers are producing fibers that feel as soft as cotton, yet will
outperform many other conventional carpet fibers. The difference is the
nylon filaments are really much finer than the typical filaments (finer than a
strand of hair) but twice as much fibers are packed into the strands of yarn.
This gives these carpets its softness and strength.
- Olefin: This fiber is also called
polypropylene. Olefin is extremely popular in Berbers, level loops carpets and
outdoor turf products. Olefin carpets are highly stain, static, mold, and
mildew resistant. They can be used for indoor or outdoor carpets. Olefin's
resistance to matting and crushing is not quite as good as a nylon. Polyester:
Gives excellent color clarity with a soft feel to the carpet. Lacks the
durability of a nylon carpet. Naturally a bit softer than nylon. Is more
eco-friendly. (made from recycled plastic bottles) Polyesters are normally a
bit lighter on your budget when compared to their nylon counter part. A
common synthetic material well accepted for its bulkiness, color clarity, and
good stain and fade resistance. While not as resilient as nylon, Polyester
fiber carpet constructed with today’s new technologies can be a good
performer.
- Polyester fiber produces some of the
most beautiful colorations available. It also is extremely fade resistant and
provides excellent resistance to stains. However, like olefin, it does have
poor resilient properties and thus is susceptible to crushing. Polyester
fabrics are generally sold in heavy face weights with high-density
construction. Avoid high pile heights with low-density construction. These
products tend to flatten and "ugly" out. Also look for high twist levels
rather than "blown" yarns. Loose twists (blown yarn) tend to untwist and the
yarn tips tend to fuse together creating a matted appearance. Most consumers
like to dig their fingers into the carpet pile and if it provides a luxurious
feel (hand) they believe this is excellent quality. This is referred to as
"perceived" quality. True quality exists when it is difficult to insert your
fingers into the pile. This is a true test for all carpet constructions, but
it is a necessity for polyester fibers. Polyester is manufactured in
staple fiber only. While it's not as durable as nylon, it's quite durable and
resists wear. Polyester offers a wide selection of textures and colors. It is
non-allergenic, sheds moisture and resists moths and mildew at a lower cost
than wool or nylon. While it's susceptible to pilling, shedding and oil-based
stains, it otherwise cleans fairly easily and is enhanced by stain treatments.
Some polyester fibers are recycled from plastic pop bottles, so if
environmental concerns are a major issue for you, ask for polyester fibers
that have been reclaimed from post consumer use products.
- Acrylic: Has a real wool look and appearance.
Used mainly in level loops, bath mats, and some velvet carpet styles. Offers
good mold and mildew resistance with low static levels.
- Wool: Although somewhat expensive, wool still
offers great bulk, performance and an elegant look. Wool is not stain
resistant and can smell when it gets wet. The coat of sheep and the original
staple fiber used in the making of carpet. Since wool is a natural fiber, it
ranges in color from off-white to black, with many earthen tones between.
Although wool doesn’t stand up to abrasion and moisture as well as synthetics,
it cleans well and is known to age gracefully. Wool is the most expensive
carpet fiber, and represents less than one percent of the U.S. carpet market.
Other important Carpet Terms
- YARN TWIST - When it comes to carpet "tighter is better" . In
general terms, the tighter the twist the longer the carpet will perform before
it begins to crush and matt. By taking lots of fine fiber strands (called
filaments) and spinning them into a tightly twisted yarn and then locking them
all together with heat you get a much more resilient yarn for making carpet.
- SHORTER NAP - The height of the carpet's nap is also important to the
overall performance of the carpet. The higher the yarn stands above the
backing of the carpet the more difficult it is for the manufacturer to make
the carpet crush and matt resistant. So the shorter the pile height the more
crush resistant and the longer the like-new appearance of your carpet will
last.
- STITCHES PER INCH - Like most fabric materials, carpet that has more yarn
(or stitches) per inch will also be more crush and matt resistant. Some
carpets are so dense that it is nearly impossible to push your fingers in
between the yarns. Obviously, the carpets where the yarns are so crowded and
packed together will have a easier time resisting crushing.
- CARPET CUSHION - A good quality carpet cushion will extend the life of
any carpet, regardless of the quality of the carpet. Carpet cushion serves a
vital purpose which is often over looked. Good quality carpet cushion acts as
both a shock absorber and a spring which helps improve a carpet's overall
performance. Review the carpet manufacturer's cushion recommendations prior to
purchasing a carpet. We have a saying here .... "Better carpets deserve
a better pad and lower end carpet requires a better pad."
- Families with pets or worried about
spills should look for carpet cushions that are made specially to block spills
from penetrating the cushion and are odor-resistant.
- CONTINUOUS FILAMENT NYLON (CFN)
- If you see on the back of a carpet sample a label that says "CFN" , or "BCF"
, that means this carpet is made from continuous filament nylon. Continuous
filament nylon starts out as one long continuous strand before made into yarn.
The other type is called staple nylon , which means each fine filament starts
out as a short strand about 7 inches long before it is spun into yarn and then
tufted into carpet. As the short, unsecured pieces of staple nylon come loose
from the yarn pile you get pilling on the surface of the carpet. This does not
happen with a continuous nylon carpet. A non-continuous carpet will
typically cost less than a continuous filament of the same weight. The
downside is that these carpets shed more, especially immediately after
installation. Simply vacuum the carpet to remove these pilings. Over time
the "shedding" decreases drastically.
- LOOPED CARPETS - From level loops to berbers there is an important factor
to look for when buying a crush resistant looped carpet. This is the density
of the loop and how much free space is underneath the loop. Like all carpets
the more filaments that are packed into the yarn and the tighter the loops the
better the performance will be.
Anything Goes! carpets were originally developed in 1981 to
address the number-one complaint concerning carpet performance -- matting and
crushing. Backed by the strongest warranty protection available, Anything Goes!
Carpets are guaranteed by ShawMark to resist matting and crushing due to twist
lost for a full five or ten years, depending on the particular Anything Goes!
style.
Lew Migliore Floor Covering News
"Pound for pound and dollar for dollar one of the best products on the market is
Anything Goes! This carpet just plain works."
Warren Tyler Floor Covering News
"No residential quality can stand up to it at any price, thanks to its superior
yarn system. In fact, nothing comes close. It retains its crisp good looks
under all circumstances."
Experience the Anything Goes! difference
Anything Goes! is different from other brands,
because we create extremely satisfied customers who can really
trust our product. A brand represents a promise and, since we
began in 1981, Anything Goes! has been keeping the promise of
performance. In fact, Anything Goes! carpets were developed to address
the number-one complaint concerning carpet performance - matting and crushing
due to twist loss. .
- Over 5 million people have participated in seven Anything Goes! torture
tests - that's over 10 million foot traffics. After each one, the carpet was
cleaned, examined, and found to have retained its original beauty and texture.
Consumers who see the results find them unbelievable... and quite gratifying.
- We also subject all Anything Goes! products to two cycles of the
Vetterman Drum Test (the industry
standard is one cycle). Based on a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 being the best, all
Anything Goes! products are rated a remarkable 4.0 or higher.
So Anything Goes! is the most tested carpet
available. Because of torture testing - and two cycles of the Vetterman Drum
Test - we have the confidence to stand behind Anything Goes! with the
industry's best warranty. Anything
Goes! has the only 10-year no-mat, no-crush
warranty. It covers stairs and hallways, is transferable to a new owner, and is
not prorated. If your Anything Goes! carpet should show matting or
crushing from foot traffic and, as a result, the yarn tufts were to lose their
twist so the carpet's appearance could not be restored, we would
replace it at our expense with new
Anything Goes! carpet of the same color and quality. * *ShawMark pays for
new carpet and labor for the first five years. During years six through 10,
ShawMark pays for the new carpet only.
Anything Goes! Green warranties
Anything Goes! brings you the strongest warranties in the industry:
- 10-Year Anything Goes! No Mat / No Crush Warranty - covers stairs and
hallways, is transferable to a new owner, and is not prorated
- 15-Year Soil and Stain Resistance Warranty
- 15-Year Texture Retention Warranty
- 15-Year Quality Assurance Warranty
- 15-Year SoftBac Platinum Warranty
- 15-Year Abrasive Wear Warranty
- 60-day Consumer Satisfaction Guarantee - for 60 days after installation,
if you want to change your new Anything Goes! carpet for any reason, you may
do so; we'll replace the carpet at our expense (customer is responsible for
labor charges)
Anything Goes! Elite warranties
Anything Goes! brings you the strongest warranties in the industry:
- 10-Year Anything Goes! No Mat / No Crush Warranty - covers stairs and
hallways, is transferable to a new owner, and is not prorated.
- 10-Year Soil and Stain Resistance Warranty
- 10-Year Texture Retention Warranty
- 15-Year Quality Assurance Warranty
- 10-Year SoftBac Platinum Warranty
- 60-day Consumer Satisfaction Guarantee - for 60 days after installation,
if you want to change your new Anything Goes! carpet for any reason, you may
do so; we'll replace the carpet at our expense (customer is responsible for
labor charges)
Stop to see our Anything Goes Family of carpets today
Where to Shop for Carpet
Today's consumers have more choices than ever on where to buy
carpet. This outline may shed some insight or reestablish points of the carpet
business you may already be aware of.
- Department Stores: Most Department Stores have lost their carpet business
to the floor covering specialty stores. Although some provide comfortable
shopping. The overhead of Department Stores is often too expensive to allow a
full service carpet department. Also there can installation or subcontractor
hassle. Many Department stores subcontract installation to many different
installation crews.
- The Big Box Home Center: They are all trying to convince you that
they are the cheapest place to purchase carpet. This is simply a great
marketing ploy, and is not true. If you shop this type of store you will find
it difficult at best to find a salesperson who knows much about carpet.
Secondly, you will find that all the carpet has been private labeled so that
you cannot compare prices or other information apples to apples.
Furthermore, if you do select a carpet from their showroom, most of these
companies charge between $30 to $50 for an estimate, and the only way you get
this money back is to purchase the carpet from them. Finally, the contract
labor pool that this type of store must draw from does not assure you of a
quality installation.
- The Giant Super Duper Carpet Store: This type of carpet store is
characterized by LARGENESS. Large building or warehouse, Large inventory,
large advertising budget, large payroll, cheesy ad campaigns, and usually
large problems. In order to pay for all the expense of running a large
operation, the profit margins still have to be high; thus, the perceived
savings of buying from the Super Duper Store is lost buy expensive overhead.
As a consumer, it is difficult to feel you are of any importance to the Super
Duper Store unless you are going to spend three or four thousand dollars.
Furthermore, the Super Duper Store often has carpet labeled under their own
name; thus, you have no chance of doing any comparative shopping of their
products. There has been marketing studies on companies with these large
gimmicky advertising campaigns. Their goal or "trick" is to sell carpet to
everyone one time. They don't rely on word of mouth our customer
satisfaction. They use outlandish ways to lure their customers into the
store. Let's face it if it takes a free trip to Bermuda or no payments for 5
years to get you to buy from them you should know something's wrong. And who
do you think pays for all of that. Another common practice of these stores
is to advertise things like "free padding". When you get the store you will be
told or hopefully realize yourself that the "free" padding is junk and you
need to be upgraded (at a cost of course). Or the old "bait and switch" where
they advertise a low cost leader to get you into the store then switch you to
a more expensive carpet or carpets with higher profit margins.
- The Mill Outlets, Discount Centers, Brokers or Wholesalers: The
business usually has some catchy name like "CARPET AT COST", "Close-outs". Or
names that make you believe you buying directly from the mill, such as
"Discount Carpet Mills" or "Georgia Mill Outlet" These places of sell
unbranded, discontinues, roll specials, seconds and defectives. Your own
labor force will be needed to install the carpet because the brokers do not
supply labor. They have no intent to provide more than minimum service. There
is risk in buying carpet this way. If you have a labor problem you, as a
consumer, must deal with the person responsible for installation, this is
never the broker's responsibility. The other concern is if you should have
a material or Installation problem only that part of your purchase (if any)
may be warranted and you stuck with the rest.
- Carpet from a Van: There are two types of business that
fall in this category. First is the carpet installer selling out of
the back of his truck, or out of his house. This is often a poor option for
the consumer. First , you have little or no selection. Second, this person
usually cannot buy directly from the manufacturer which means you pay more,
not less. Also, the smaller Nomad Carpet dealer has no influence with the
carpet suppliers, and therefore no support to handle any claims for
manufacturing defects. This can be a big risk to a consumer. Second is
the large National Franchises that offer in home selection and next day
installation. While in home selection can be convenient it limits your
selections to a few styles and the carpets they stock locally. If they can
install your carpet tomorrow you can only imagine the labor pool they are
drawing from.
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(Lake Cabinet & Flooring a) Localy Owned Dealer
(backed by Flooring Plus, Mannington, Mohawk, Shaw, & DuPont.)
Here simply put is your best place to shop for carpet. They have a
stake in the community. Furthermore, you will not have far to go for service
after the sale. You can also be assured that complaints will be handled
quickly, as you are a neighbor. You should enjoy yourself when selecting new
carpet. If you feel like just a number at other carpet stores, try your local
store. You will find good old fashion service with professional concern for
your particular floor covering needs. Ask your neighbors. You may find the
best deal right in your own backyard. A comfortable place to shop. They
offer the name brand best sellers, the latest fabrics, styles an colors.
Selling first quality goods unlike those liquidators and so called mill
direct places. They can help you understand the different types and styles
of carpet available today and help you select carpet that fits your needs
whether it’s the best value for your dollar, stain resistance, appearance,
texture, color, or crush resistance. They offer professionalism, service and
expert installation with prices equal or better than the big box stores. They
don’t private label carpets to prevent you from comparing apples to
apples. They rely on word of mouth business and want our customers to be
completely satisfied. The goal is to provide comfortable shopping.
Although they do run periodic specials they don’t use outlandish promotions
and gimmicks or mark up the sticker price of the carpet to market down at the
sale, promising to provide you with the right carpet, the right pad, the
right price and expert, clean, professional, courteous installation”.