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September 11 Memoriam

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September 11, 2016

“What happened on September 11 compels us to focus on who we are as Americans, what we stand for, what really matters in our lives - family, friends, faith and freedom. ” - Bob Taft
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Carpet Rolls

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July 28th, 2016

Carpet only comes in 12 to 13 foot widths. However, if your carpet is professionally seamed you probably won't ever see it! If you do have a visible carpet seam the carpet may not have been laid in the proper direction, was not cut straight, or wasn't glued properly.
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Carpeting Help Prevent Allergies

Carpet Care Reccommendations
April 2016
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Friday, May 20th, 2016

Some people have been led to believe that carpet can aggravate allergy symptoms, however, according to the United Allergy Services, there is "no correlation between carpet and allergy and asthma". In fact, carpeting helps to elimate these attacks by trapping allergens and keeping particles out of the air you breathe. A low cut pile is reccommended to help filter allergens including pollen, pet dander and dust. You should clean your carpeting accordingly to how much traffic from pets and people your carpeting gets. Vacuum frequently in high traffic areas using a CRI (Carpet and Rug Institute) certified vacuum to remove soil and dust contaminates that can damage carpet.

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Monday, May 30, 2016

A hero is someone who has given his or her life to something bigger than oneself.”
- Joseph Campbell

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Friday, April 22, 2016

"Unless someone like you cares a whole awfule lot, nothing is going to get better. It's not."
- -The Lorax

Carpet Sales Choices

Carpet Sales Choices

April 2016

Carpeting brings warmth, color and texture to any room. Select your choices to suite your style- from soft plush, natural Berber and cut pile Berber, Saxony, and even commercial flooring to stand up to excessive wear and stain resistance. Our professional installation appears to be “seamless carpet installation.” We purchase mill direct from name brand carpet suppliers including Shaw Carpet and Beaulieu of America Carpet and pass on the saving to you! Keywords: Carpet Sales Colorado Springs, Colorado Colorado Springs Carpet Sales, Installation & Repairs

Carpet Cleaning Recommendations

Carpet Cleaning Recommendations

April 2016

Be sure to read your carpet manufacturer's warranty that should include wear, matting and stains. The manufacturer's warranty often requires proper carpet installation and may void warrantees if verification of professional cleaning services has not been provided by a certified technician every 18-24 months. Keywords: Carpet Sales Colorado Springs, Colorado Colorado Springs Carpet Sales, Installation & Repairs

Carpet Care Recommendations

Carpet Care Recommendations

April 2016

Depending on the weave and wear of your carpet it can last anywhere between five and 20 years. Correctly chosen and properly installed carpeting can last for upwards of 20 years. Professional installation is key to the lifespan of your carpet to prevent it from wrinkling which breaks the backing down. Frequently vacuuming to remove debris that can prematurely wear down your carpet is also important. Nylon is highly resistant to stains and soils because it absorbs moisture and stains, and is chemically treated while it's being made to give it resistance to stains and soil. Nylon will also stand up to high traffic areas and wear well over the years. Polyester is naturally resistant to stains, however, the fibers are not as strong as nylon. A newer material, Olefin (polypropylene) is also resistant to stains;as well as to moisture, mildew and soil resistant. Keywords: Carpet Care,

Carpet Care Recommendations CRI

Carpet Care Reccommendations

April 2016

The Carpet and Rug Institute (CRI) provides the following guidelines to keep your carpets in good condition:

  • Carpet Restretch

    Carpet Care Reccommendations

    April 2016

    Carpeting that hasn't been properly installed will not wear well and will shift and bubble upon your floor. On A Roll Carpet & Flooring will re-stretch your carpet back into place with professional carpet installation equipment- saving you hundreds of dollars on new carpet installation. If you have holes or stains that need carpet repair, often we can reuse pre-existing carpet from a closet if you do not have extra carpet. Sometimes we can even match your carpet and repair it with many of our carpet samples. Keywords: Carpet Sales Colorado Springs, Colorado Colorado Springs Carpet Restretch, Carpet Sales, Installation & Repairs

    Carpet Damage from Smoke or Fire

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    April 2016

    Certified by the Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC) for Fire and Smoke Restoration. On A Roll Carpet & Flooring has qualified by education and examination as a Certified Fire and Smoke Restoration Service Technician. Professional restoration technicians understand the need for quick response because immediate remediation is key to salvaging property and controlling any escalating costs. The longer the remediation is delayed, the higher the cost of restoration. Certified restorers have the knowledge to test materials and apply the restoration techniques required to return the items to their pre-loss condition. Keywords: Carpet fire damage, smoke damage, clean carpet, restore

    Carpet Discounts and Deals!

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    April 2016

    Receive special discounts and deals when you select your carpet from On A Roll Carpet & Flooring! Call or email us today to schedule a free quote for carpet installation and we will be happy to come out to your location. Sign up for our online specials at Carpet Sales Discounts & Deals! Keywords: Carpet Sales Colorado Springs, Colorado Colorado Springs Carpet Discount and Deals on Carpet Sales, Carpet Installation & Carpete Repairs

    Recycle-Reduce-Reuse Carpet

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    April 2016

    Often carpet is replaced when remodeling and is in excellent condition. If we replace your gently used carpet we can offer it to Habitat for Humanity so that someone else can put it to good use! Keywords: Carpet Sales Colorado Springs, Colorado Colorado Springs Carpet Sales, Installation & Repairs

    Hardwood Sales and Installation

    Hardwood Sales and Installation

    April 2016

    Give your home a natural and warm feeling... Select your choice of wood from maple, oak, bamboo, or exotic woods types. Next, choose your color from light, medium and dark stain. At last, choose your finish from a low to high gloss. Keywords: Hardwood Sales Colorado Springs, Colorado Colorado Springs Hardwood Installation & Hardwood Repairs

    Home Depot Carpet Installation

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    April 2016

    REALLY??? Home Depot is advertising "$37 Whole Home Basic Carpet Installation on purchases over $499" So who is accoutable when your carpet starts wrinkling after the 90 warranty? What exactly does "basic installation" include? How much more is pad going to cost you? These are valid questions one should ask before buying from a Big Box chain that is making an offer that is simply to good to be true. Please visit Consumer Affairs- Home Depot Keywords: Home Depot Carpet Sales Home Depot Carpet Installation

    HUD Home Carpet Recommendations

    HUD Home Carpet Standards

    April 2016

    HUD requires Minimum Property Standards (MPS) for Type I including single family homes, multi-family properties, and Type II including elderly and health care facilities (Class 2). FHA properties are also to meet nationally recognized building codes or State/local building codes. Consult with your capet representative on traffic levels and reference your local, state or HUD Building Product Standards: UM 44d - HUD. Keywords: Hud Homes Carpet Sales, HUD Homes Carpet Code, Colorado Springs, Colorado Colorado Springs

    Your Flooring Source

    Carpet and Flooring Source

    April 2016

    On A Roll Carpet & Flooring is your source for flooring contractors, carpet sales, carpet installation and hardwood flooring installation and hardwood resurfacing! Keywords: flooring contractors, carpet sales, carpet installation and hardwood flooring installation and hardwood resurfacing!

    Carpet Pad

    Carpet Pad

    April 2016

    Depending on the thickness and density of carpet you have selected and where you are having it installed makes a big difference on what kind of pad to use. Investing in a heavier pad will result in cushining your carpet even on hard surfaces. Some carpet companies offer free pad that will cause the back of your carpet to break down and wear out faster. Keywords: Carpet pad Sales Colorado Springs, Colorado Colorado Springs Carpet Sales, Installation & Repairs

    Recycle Carpet Pad

    Recycle Carpet Pad

    April 2016

    Recycle your used carpet pad! Mountain Trade Supply in Colorado Springs, Colorado will recycle your used carpet pad. We're helping the environment by recycling your used carpet pad! Keywords: Carpet Recycle Carpet Pad Colorado Springs, Colorado Colorado Springs Carpet Sales, Installation & Repairs

    Save on Utilities

    Carpet Care Reccommendations

    April 2016

    Trying to find ways to reduce your heating bills in winter? Trying to find ways to reduce your heating bills in winter? Save money by installing carpet! According to the United Allergy Services, carpet provides actual thermal resistance (R-value) – so when it’s cold outside, you'll stay warmer with carpet because it retains warmth longer, conserves energy and reduces heating bills. Keywords: Carpet save utilities Colorado Springs, Colorado

    Shop and Compare

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    April 2016

    Shop and Compare our Carpet Prices: Low Overhead Mill Direct Low Price Guarantee. Keywords: Shop and compare, Carpet Sales Colorado Springs, Colorado Colorado Springs Carpet Sales, Installation & Repairs

    Carpet Installation Warning

    Carpet Care Reccommendations

    April 2016

    CAUTION: Failure to mechanically stretch a carpet may result in:

    Gift of Christmas

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    December 2015

    Gifts of time and love are surely the basic ingredients of a truly merry Christmas. ~Peg Bracken

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    December 2015

    Peace at Christmas May Peace be your gift at Christmas and your blessing all year through! ~Author Unknown

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    December 2015

    Christmas Tree Never worry about the size of your Christmas tree. In the eyes of children, they are all 30 feet tall. ~Larry Wilde

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    December 2015

    Teddy Bear Christmas Christmas is forever, not for just one day, for loving, sharing, giving, are not to put away like bells and lights and tinsel, in some box upon a shelf. The good you do for others is good you do yourself... ~Norman Wesley Brooks

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    December 2015

    Nutcracker Cheer At Christmas play and make good cheer, For Christmas comes but once a year! ~Thomas Tusser

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    December 2015

    Christmas Time Isn't it funny that at Christmas something in you gets so lonely for — I don't know what exactly, but it's something that you don't mind so much not having at other times. ~Kate L. Bosher

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    December 2015

    Good Doggie Be merry all, be merry all, With holly dress the festive hall; Prepare the song, the feast, the ball, To welcome merry Christmas. ~William Robert Spencer

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    Happy Holidays 2015

    The Funny Thing About Thanksgiving "The funny thing about Thanksgiving, or any big meal, ist that you spend 12 hours shopping for it, then go home and cook, chop, braise, and blanch. Then it’s gone in 20 minutes and everybody lies around sort of in a sugar coma, and then it takes four hours to clean it up.” Ted Allen

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    Christmas 2015

    Happy Thanksgiving

    The route to happiness and health is paved with gratitude.