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Jan

Flooring Ideas to Compliment the 2017 “Color of the Year”

Posted on Wednesday, November 22, 2017 4:08 AM Photos from Sherwin Williams website “Weathered, woodsy, complex, cozy.” These are the words emphasized in Sherwin-Williams’ promotional video for their 2017 “Color of the Year.” What color palette comes to your mind when you hear those words? Certainly not last year’s “Alabaster” white… This year’s “Color of the Year” is “Poised Taupe SW 6039.” Part earthen brown, part conservative gray, Sherwin-Williams’ comments…

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01
Jan

Mohawk and Karastan Support Breast Cancer

Posted on Friday, October 5, 2018 5:06 AM October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. It is important to us at Barry Carpet to highlight the philanthropic partnership Mohawk and Karastan have established with the Susan G. Komen foundation. We happily carry the carpet and hard surface products that these brands manufacture. We are especially proud to partner with Susan G. Komen by providing Mohawk’s SmartCushion pad here at Barry Carpet.…

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01
Jan

Hardwood Flooring Grades and Quality

Posted on Wednesday, December 24, 2014 6:38 PM When shopping for hardwood flooring, you’ll likely come across the term “grade.”  And if you’re like many consumers, you may wonder if a high-grade wood ensures the best-quality flooring. The short answer is: Sometimes yes – and sometimes no. Actually, grade and quality are two independent measures that together help evaluate a product’s overall value. Grade can best be thought of as…

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01
Jan

Caress Collection by Shaw Carpet

Posted on Sunday, June 9, 2013 8:07 PM Barry Carpet is proud to announce we now carry the Caress Collection by Shaw Carpet! The Caress Collection is one of the top "soft carpets" and utilizes a type of nylon fibers that is one of the latest trends within the carpet industry. Not only are "soft carpets" incredibly soft to the touch; but they have many other qualities that are desirable…

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01
Jan

Plaid Carpet Is Back In Style

Posted on Monday, October 16, 2017 1:28 PM Plaid is back. You can expect to see plaid on just about everything lately. From fall runway collections to products even like faucet handles and mirror bases, traditional plaid has made a retro comeback. Not only has plaid returned in the form of textiles and fabrics, it also now has a strong presence in the carpet industry. At Barry Carpet, we have…

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01
Jan

Eco-Friendly Carpet

Posted on Wednesday, April 15, 2015 6:07 PM When we think of environmentally friendly flooring, what often comes to mind are naturally renewable flooring materials such as cork or bamboo (discussed in a previous green flooring options post). But in evaluating the impact a flooring material has on the environment, there are many other factors to consider. With these criteria in mind, here are a few more options to consider…

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