Carpet has been carrying a bad reputation in Los Angeles for years, and honestly, most of it is undeserved. Somewhere between the rise of hardwood and the luxury vinyl boom, carpet got written off as the flooring choice for people who did not know better. That narrative is overdue for a correction. The carpet available in 2026 bears little resemblance to what was being installed two decades ago, and the…

Always, and especially in the current climate, installing flooring that is health conscious is paramount. In this blog post, we are highlighting one of our favorite health-conscious flooring options — Forbo Marmoleum. What is Marmoleum? Marmoleum is Forbo Flooring System's patented linoleum floor covering. Forbo is a global leader in linoleum with 65% market share. The product is sustainable, highly innovative, health conscious, and extremely durable — making it one…

With the world evolving toward a more conscious outlook on living, greener homes are becoming the most relevant and popular trend. At Barry Carpet, we are passionate about the environment we live in — and cork flooring is one of our favorite eco-friendly options. What is Cork Flooring? Cork flooring comes from the outer bark of the cork oak tree. Since it can be stripped and removed several times with…

Posted on Saturday, April 13, 2013 11:41 PM So here it is – our first Barry Carpet blog. And what are we focusing on? Beautiful, awesome WOOL CARPET now on sale! Of all the wool carpets, wool from New Zealand is by far the best. We at Barry Carpet of Los Angeles are proud to be Premier Partners with Wools of New Zealand (WONZ). The Wools of New Zealand doesn’t…

Posted on Monday, January 25, 2016 12:01 AM Life happens – often when we’re almost not even looking. Oops, your beloved puppy had an accident on your new carpet! Oh no…your 4-year-old spilled juice on your new carpet! Not me too…just spilled my morning coffee!!! When it comes to flooring options for your home, at Barry Carpet we believe in offering products that combine the best in style and innovation…

Posted on Tuesday, August 13, 2013 2:53 PM I often get the question: “How important is it to upgrade your carpet pad?” The answer:  The carpet pad can be just as important as the carpet itself! I know, we don’t want to be sold on anything we don’t need.  After all – isn’t all padding the same? If you were to ask any carpet installer, they will tell you it’s…