It’s possible that the seams weren’t sealed. All cut edges of the two pieces used to make the seam should be sealed to prevent problems like this.

Absolutely! Berber is a weave, not a particular type of fabric. Berber is simply a type of loop construction carpet that has face yarns which can be made of olefin, nylon, wool or a blend. Berber requires a more thorough cleaning than other carpets because more "flushing" action needs to take place to get under, around and through the loops. This also necessitates more dry vacuum passes with the wand in order to allow the carpeting to dry as soon as possible.

Set your iron on synthetic setting...lay a towel over the wax spill...iron over the towel until the wax melts into the towel... (careful not to overheat...you can melt the carpet pile)...if the stain or small amount of wax is left...clean with clorox... if your carpet is 100% solution dyed yarns(ask your dealer)... if not use any carpet spot cleaner product. Regular vacuuming. Most importantly, however, once a year call in a professional carpet cleaner..

A firm pad should be used under berbers. A synthetic pad is best. High density rebound (7 or 8 pounds or more) is second best, with thickness not to exceed 7/16".

The non-residue dry foam method of cleaning is safe for all carpet types and will do a great job of cleaning without the lengthy dying time and sticky residues.

No. We steam clean 98% of all Berber carpet. It is a customer preference and depends on how soiled your carpet is. If your carpet is moderately to heavily soiled, we recommend a steam cleaning.

There are some reports of that happening, particularly in the northern part of the US, but it's not widespread. Some berbers have a Ph factor that reacts with the pad causing a discoloration of the face yarns. Just ask your dealer for a guaranteed non-yellowing pad. It's not expensive and your potential problem is solved.

Most of our countertops will have a seam if over 7’8’’ long. (However, we have poured monolithic pieces up to13’ 6” long for double vanities). Seam tolerances are 1/8" wide and filled with clear silicone sealant. If visual continuity is an issue, we can move the seam to a less conspicuous spot, but we prefer to think of seams as a design opportunity, to be incorporated into the piece as a subtle feature, rather than something to hide.

Stone is shipped to us in slab form. These slabs range in size, the longest being approximately 10 feet. When laying out each job we take great care to minimize the number of seams while trying to balance the economical use of the raw material. Different stones will show seams differently. Generally darker stones show seams less than lighter stones. Stones with small, intricate patterns show seams less than stones with larger, more obvious patterns or veining.

Absolutely, Berber is a weave, not a particular type of fabric. Berber is simply a type of loop construction that may come in olefin, nylon, wool, or a blend. Berber requires a more thorough cleaning than other carpets because the "flushing" action needs to take place to get under, around, and through the loops. Other companies that are not as thorough as we are do have problems with Berber because of leaving soil behind that "wicks" back to the surface.

Yes. Water flows through fractures (or cleats) in the coal seam and if the cleat system is well developed and has enough water to pump and produce an economically viable and feasible water supply, the seam can be an aquifer. Coal seams are the most regionally continuous geologic unit in the Powder River Basin and have aquifer characteristics equal to or better than sandstones, so are frequently targeted for water-well completions.

No. Special attention has been paid to the design of the garments. For infants the seams are on the outside of the garment and the clothing for children and adults use very small seams with over-locked stitching to prevent any raw edges coming into contact with the skin.

Carpet cushion is the life of the carpet. Except for direct glue down carpet, we recommend always using carpet cushion. Be sure and check with the carpet manufacturer to find out what their cushion requirements are.

Steps with carpet should be cared for regularly. The upholstery nozzle, a brush attachment or a hand-held vacuum with a rotating brush will work best for cleaning and raising the carpet pile.

The three EcoDepots all have a recycling drop-off point. The staff will advise if the carpet is in good enough condition to be reused (if so it can be left there for no charge) - if not you can continue through to the general refuse area where a fee will be charged to dump it. If you have carpet that is old and may not be accepted at the EcoDepot for recycling then phone the TerraNova Waste Exchange and ask if they have of people that may want old carpet as a weed mat in landscaping.