From The Carpetology Blog:
For our carpet-focused coverage of the 2008 Presidential elections, read Red, White, Carpet and the Elections and Post-Election Carpet All Wrapped Up.
By participating in the 2008 Blog Action Day - Poverty, The Carpetology Blog was part of the news along with close to 13,000 other blogs. Read the full post at Blog Action Day 2008 - Poverty.
Have you considered how big the world's largest carpet might be? Learn more when you read the full post: In Search of the World's Largest Carpet...
Learn about a preposterous product that allows you to slide on carpet... recapturing wonderful memories. Try Fun Slide Carpet Skates. Read the full post at Carpet In The News: Fun Slides Carpet Skates.
Did you know that each president designs a carpet for the Oval Office when elected to office? Where does he or she find that design inspiration? Read the full post at Presidential Design and Carpet.
Astroturf has greatly improved over the years, even supplying the parks, asphalt lots and public housing projects of New York City with a cushy, springy, protective carpet. Learn more about the history of the product and where else around the world you might find it! Read the full post at Cushioning Play with AstroTurf Carpet.
An Italian visual theatre company has developed a "theatre of the senses" theatrical experience that literally brings imaginary journeys to real life. How? With a large carpet fitted with sensors from below that trigger the projection of sounds and images from above. Read the full post at Carpet Creates 'Theatre of the Senses'.
Have you noticed the carpet in casinos - it's hard to miss. Like everything else in a casino, it's big and loud and bright and gaudy. And it has begun to attract attention... Read the full posts at:
From Project Runway to German designers, we are amazed with the ideas for creating carpet with clothing, and creating clothing with carpet. Read the full post at Carpet as Clothing, Clothing as Carpet.
Two Red Carpet related stories... Both fun and filled with interesting bits of red carpet information. One about Red Carpet Treatment. The other about Creating Your Own Red Carpet Experience. And, now a Pink Carpet story, having to do with the release of Sex and The City - The Movie! We've even discovered Green carpet! Read the full posts at:
Carpet contributes, in unexpected ways, to the signals around us that help us find our way. Some subtle, some not-so subtle, and many that carpet contributes to. Imagine cruise ships and purple carpet events for the deaf... Read the full post at Way-Finding With Carpet.
I recently learned that the DC Metrorail system will be replacing its carpet with a non-carpeted surface. Read the full post at Goodbye, Metrorail Carpet!
Several articles about carpet scraps have offered me renewed appreciation for Carpet In the Garden and Carpet Around the House. If you're like me, you'll be impressed! Read the full post at In The Garden, Around The House: Endless Uses for Carpet Scraps.
Magic carpet rides exist, you know. Here's a whimsical look at them. So let your fantasy set you free while you learn about true magic flying carpets. Read the full post at Magic Flying Carpets.
We consider it important to take a foot's perspective. Literally. And care for both of them, given all of the hard work they go through day in and day out. Here, we learn how best to pamper our puppies. You, know, our feet! It's best done by the foot.... Read the full post at By the Foot.
Have you ever heard of "Smart Carpet?" It's a fascinating concept that could be the key to survival in the near future. Read the full post at Smart Carpet: Your Key To Survival.
Be inspired by the "Carpet of Peace," a unique carpet of 3x5 meters in size, which will be woven by 30,000 people from all over the world. Read the full post at In The News: Carpet of Peace.
Despite what many doctors may say [as one recently told me] Carpet does not contribute to allergies. Quite the opposite. Contrary to popular belief, rather than contribute to allergies, carpet alleviates allergies. Read the full post at Carpet Alleviates Allergies. Also, read Paul Friederichsen's article on the subject in Beware of Autumn Allergens… Advice for Carpet.
According to Floor Daily, Bill Gates Enters The Carpet Business in UK. What do you think it means for the carpet industry? Read the full post at Bill Gates and Carpet... What Does The Future Hold...
Have you heard about Carpet Bros.? It's a web based film series that takes place in the mid 1970s, with the announcement that Brock Raylon, owner and founder of Carpet Galaxy, has died, leaving his three sons to pick up the pieces and save the business.... Read the full post at Wednesday Is Carpet Bros Day.
It happens every August in the Grand Place of Brussels... a carpet of flowers! Read the full post at Tapis de fleurs de Bruxelles.
So many opportunities exist to surround yourself with marvelous, protective, insulating, luxurious and comfortable carpet? For inspiration, read the full post at Carpet For Your Tent, Carpet For Your Cubicle.
Did you know that carpet can play a role in a child's academic career? A child's success in school has to do not only with his or her academic performance but the learning environment as well. And carpet improves the learning environment. Read the full post at Carpet Goes Back to School.
We are partial to carpet for all of the wonderful benefits it offers as the perfect backdrop for life. Read the full post at Understanding Carpet: Benefits.
We offer a view on the marvelous history of nylon and nylon 6,6 and how it makes for truly beautiful, comfortable and durable carpet. Read the full post at The History and Science of Carpet.
Did you know that the FCIF has the following mission? The Floor Covering Industry Foundation is dedicated to financially assisting those who are or have been affiliated with the floor covering industry who experience catastrophic illnesses, severe disabilities, or other life-altering hardships. Read the full post at The Floor Covering Industry Foundation.
If you are a designer with seven or fewer years of experience, consider submitting an entry for carpet design to the Mannington Commercial tx:style competition. Or, participate in the voting. Read the full post at Mannington Commercial Carpet Design Competition - tx:style.