Word of the Week

The Word of the Week for the ending of August 2009 is:

Backing — Fabrics and yarns that make up the back of the carpet as opposed to the carpet pile or face. In tufted carpet:

• Primary backing — A woven or nonwoven fabric in which the yarn is inserted by the tufting needles.
• Secondary backing — Fabric laminated to the back of the carpet to increase dimensional stability.

In woven carpet, the backing consists of “construction yarns” which are interwoven with the face yarn.

Color your Space

Since we have already discussed the summer color trends of 2009, I want to reiterate the importance of color in rooms. When buying a rug you are always looking for a certain feel and or appeal. Here are a few tips to help you create the type of space you have always wanted with certain rug colors.

- To make a room appear smaller or cozier, use warm colors to bring the room inward.

- Dark colors and warm colors advace.

- Cool colors recede. So with these colors you can make your room look larger.

- Dark floor coverings make the floor seem smaller, it also defines the edges of a room and draws the eye downward.

Those are our handy tips on color and space for the day.

Stay tuned for the fall color trends of 2009.