The most expensive rug ever sold is the Sotheby’s ’17th Century Antique Persian Carpet’ which sold for $33 Million. Shattering all records and becoming the most expensive rug ever sold, the auction at Sotheby’s New York baffled everyone. Even as the rarest of masterpieces in handmade rugs, it was expected to bring in around 10 […]

Sisal carpet is a natural carpet fiber extracted from different trees and plants, but mainly from a plant called Agave Sisilana.  Sisal is an exceptionally durable rug that is often used in high-end homes. The look of sisal carpets and rugs is something for which it is highly prized.  Sisal has a distinctive tan, beige, […]

There are three methods used to install hardwood floors. Let’s see each of them: Staple or Nail Installation – This method applies only to solid floors. This process involves nailing the wood floor directly to a wood subfloor. The flooring is nailed through a portion of the wooden board that protrudes and fits into the […]

The thing about wooden floors is that while they are awesome investments, hardwood floors do require some attention to maintain their appearance and functionality. Remember that the floors are the largest element in any room, which means that it will basically set the tone in that specific area. Check out these 6 tips that would […]

There are rugs out there that cost considerably more than the average. Let’s take a look at five of the most expensive carpets ever sold. 1.- The pearl rug of Baroda.  This rug dates back to the 17th century, is made of gems and pearls, and was manufactured in India. This beautiful creation was sold […]

Area rugs are beneficial to home aesthetics, which is why here at Americarpet we picked 7 reasons why buying an area rug for your home is a good idea. 1.- Area rugs help you section your room and ensure that one area of your home does not spill over into another room or area.   […]

Colorful Area Rugs Have fun with colored patterns. Vivid blues, magentas, reds, oranges, or greens can make a difference by complementing neutral colors on chairs, a sofa, a coffee table, a rug, or a hard floor. A spectacular color palette always impresses. Minimalistic For minimalist decor, geometric prints in beige, black, white, and soft neutral […]

1.- SOLID HARDWOOD FLOORING Solid wood flooring is made of one piece of wood from top to bottom and can be used in any room that is on or above ground. One of the many benefits of solid wood flooring is it can be sanded and refinished many times. This type of wood flooring is […]

First things first, what is LVT?  LVT stands for Luxury Vinyl Tile and it is a type of hard flooring that looks like real wood or porcelain floors with the advantage of being waterproof and for heavy traffic. LVT offers a wide range of shapes, sizes, and colors, whether you are looking for a modern […]

At Americarpet We have thousands of rugs for You to choose from the USA & abroad, that is why We offer custom rugs in a large variety of luxurious styles & designs. Custom rugs are available in rich textures ranging from nomadic weaves with long, radiant, lustrous plush pile with supple handle, to dense, fine […]

Eventual marring by Marks and stains are in some cases almost inevitable, whatever type of flooring you choose, whether it is Carpet, Wood, LVT, or Porcelain. So here at Americarpet, We want to help by giving you tips that in our 35 years of business have given great results to our customers. 1.- The first […]

First of all, I want to thank you for coming to my blog. My purpose here is to give you fundamental knowledge on how to choose flooring. Wether it is carpet, laminate, commercial carpet, wood flooring, synthetic grass (fake grass) or area rugs, I want you to be informed. If you happen to be in […]