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…

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…

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…

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.…

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…

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…

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…