Warm and comfortable, carpet is available in a wide assortment of colours and textures.

Use
Carpet is recommended for the following rooms:

• Bedroom
• Living room
• Family room

Advantages

• Soft and comfortable
• Absorbs sound
• Large choice of colours and textures
• Effectively hides floor imperfections
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Considerations

• Collects more dust than other floor coverings
• Susceptible to stains
• Wears quickly in high traffic areas

Carpet quality depends on the type and quantity of fibres (in ounces) per square yard. The denser the carpet, the more comfortable and durable it is. Superior quality carpets have between 45 and 65 oz of fibres per square yard. Note that some carpets are treated for stain resistance.

Available brands

• Beaulieu Canada
• Coronet
• À votre Style
• Crossley
• Kraus
• Venture
• StainMaster

Calculation of quantity

Before starting your project, make sure you carefully calculate the quantity of material you will need. Here's how to do it:

1. Calculate the area to be covered in square yards, by first taking your measurements in square feet and then dividing by 9.
   
   
2. Add about 10% to the total in square yards. Some factors such as roll width and matching of patterns may introduce waste of 5 to 20%. The larger the room, the less waste there is.
   
   
3. Multiply your result by the unit price of your selected product, adding the cost of installation, if any.
   
   
4. Have your calculations verified by a specialist before ordering. This first step basically helps you draw up your budget.
   

Product cost

The price of carpet varies from $1 to $4 per square foot. Note that you should plan to install an underpadding to increase the comfort and durability of the carpet (ask your LANCTÔT representative).

Vacuum at least once weekly, making sure that the vacuum cleaner has good suction. In addition, have the carpet thoroughly cleaned professionally once a year. Carpets treated for stain resistance are much easier to clean and maintain.

Remove stains immediately
Most food and beverage stains can be removed in four easy steps.

1. Remove most of what was spilled onto the carpet using a knife or spoon.
   
   
2. Without RUBBING, blot the surface using an absorbent white cloth to withdraw as much liquid as possible.
   
   
3. For liquid stains, use sparkling water as an emergency cleaning product (club soda or sparkling mineral water, but NOT SOFT DRINKS). Pour a bit of sparkling water onto the blotted stain, let it act for a minute, then blot again to remove the stain. NEVER RUB. Repeat as necessary.
   
   
4. Delicately brush the fibres and allow to dry. If the stain remains, use the cleaning method recommended in the Canadian carpet institute's carpet maintenance and care guide.
   
   Consult the "Stain wizard" from the Canadian carpet institute