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If you want to give your interior space a facelift, carpet can be a great addition to any home.

6 Reasons to Choose Carpet for Your Next Remodel Project Spring can be a great time to remodel your home and if you want to give your interior space a facelift, carpet can be a great addition to any home. If you’re considering remodeling your home, there are a number of decisions you need to make in regards to budget, style, design, but one easy … 6 R...

Vacuuming is not just about keeping your home clean, but also about maintaining the longevity and beauty of your carpets and rugs.

Learn more about the best ways to maintain carpet at www.carpet-rug.org/cleaning!

CRI is proud to, once again, sponsor the Salute to Legislative Staff at the NCSL Legislative Summit this week in Indianapolis.

Design a space with a neutral foundation or make a bold statement for a family room.

Designing with Carpet at Home Carpet creates a comfortable base with plenty of other benefits for your home. Design a space with a neutral foundation or make a bold statement for a family...

Millions of people go in and out of schools, hospitals, retail establishments, and office buildings every single day, not realizing how sustainable the floors they walk on have become.

Sustainable Carpet: Selecting the Right Product Millions of people go in and out of schools, hospitals, retail establishments and office buildings every single day, not realizing how environmentally-sustainable the floors they walk on have become. There’s little doubt these days that being green is increasingly expected. Businesses and consumer...

Advancements in manufacturing technology have made carpets better than ever, especially for our pets. Carpets may not seem like an option for our furry friends, but it offers numerous benefits for them.

Learn more about the and why carpet is a great option for pets at www.beautyofcarpet.com!

Carpet dampens harsh sounds for a quieter indoor environment.

How Carpet Improves Acoustics in Your Home Carpet is the only material that serves as both acoustical material and a floor covering. By improving acoustics, your home can be a serene, comfortable envi...

Thank you to our friends at Mannington Mills, Inc. for hosting us on a tour of their operations in Calhoun yesterday. It was a pleasure to see your facilities and meet all your associates who are a part of our great industry!

CRI President Russ DeLozier discusses his career, CRI’s goals, and more with Kemp Harr of FloorDaily

FloorDaily.net: Russ Delozier Discusses the CRI's Focus Under his Leadership July 20, 2023—Russ Delozier, President of the CRI (Carpet and Rug Institute), and Kemp Harr, Publisher of Floor Focus Magazine, discuss Russ’ background and ...

Sustainability is crucial for the future, and the carpet industry has taken numerous steps to ensure that future is green.

Carpet and Sustainability: The Future of Sustainability Sustainability is crucial for the future, and the carpet industry has taken numerous steps to ensure that future is green. By adopting sustainable practices, the industry reduces the impact on the environment and minimizes the use of natural resources. By prioritizing sustainability now, the industr...

Carpet gives your kids the best playtime experience while adding comfort and style to your home! Carpet also has added benefits like improving indoor air quality and acoustics.

Learn more about the at www.beautyofcarpet.com!

To keep it at peak performance, CRI recommends professionally deep cleaning your carpet every 12 to 18 months.

Hire a Carpet Cleaning Professional Keep Your Carpet Looking Beautiful with Professional Cleaning Vacuuming is great for basic carpet maintenance, but to keep it at peak performance, CRI recommends professionally deep cleaning your carpet every 12 to 18 months. (Be sure to check your carpet warranty for specific requirements.) Seal of...

Carpet is an excellent choice for designing an interior space. Comfort, warmth, noise reduction, and design options make it a versatile and practical option.

With the right carpet, your living room will become a cozy and inviting space that you and your family will enjoy for years to come.

Learn more at www.beautyofcarpet.com!

Vacuuming, spot removal, and professional cleaning will enhance your carpet experience for the life of your carpet.

The Best Carpet Cleaning Practices for Your Home Carpet cleaning is the simplest way to maintain the appearance and life of carpet in your home. We've got some simple steps you can take to keep carpet looki...

Carpet installation affects the performance and life of your carpet. There are a few considerations you can make to improve both and have the process go as smoothly as possible.

Carpet Installation FYI Carpet installation affects the performance and life of your carpet. There are a few considerations you can make to improve both and have the process go as s...

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Nothing beats the coziness and comfort of carpet at home! Carpets provide a soft and cushioned surface that feels amazing to walk on.

Plus, with a wide range of textures and styles, you can choose the perfect carpet that not only feels great but looks great too.

Learn more about this and the many other benefits of carpet at www.beautyofcarpet.com!

Spots and stains affect the look of carpet and can impact the life of the carpet as well, if not removed promptly and properly.

CRI Spot Solver: Remove Stains Quickly and Simply CRI is all about providing the best information on all things carpet to make is a benefit for your home or facility. The CRI Spot Solver is a free web tool with the information to help you get that pesky spot or stain out of your carpet. Carpet cleaning is a necessary part of maintaining … CRI Spo...

Rain or shine, carpet is the perfect flooring for playtime. It's soft, comfortable and maintains indoor air quality. Learn more about the at www.beautyofcarpet.com!

I’ve found a new appreciation for the design choices I’ve made that allow us to be comfortable and cozy.

5 Reasons I Love Carpet (And Why You Should Too) This post is part of CRI’s Spring 2020 Beauty of Carpet campaign. Read the full post at Home Made by Carmona. Now more than ever we are seeing the importance of creating homes that act as a safe haven for our families. As we go through this tough time together, I’m glad we can take a … 5 Reaso...

CRI was proud to be a sponsor for the Design, Engineering, and Manufacturing Camp last week in Dalton. The camp took students through many exciting activities to promote careers in STEM and manufacturing.

A very special thanks to the industry and community volunteers who made the camp possible!

Our members are facing the challenges of sustainability within manufacturing head-on for the good of their business, community, and the world.

Carpet and Sustainability: Challenges in Sustainability     Challenges are inherent in any business initiative. Our members are facing the challenges of sustainability within manufacturing head-on at their respective companies for the good of their business, community, and the world. From The Carpet and Rug Institute’s (CRI’s) 2022 Carpet Industry ...

Today’s carpets are environmentally friendly, engineered to resist staining and fading, and withstand even heavy foot traffic along with providing numerous other benefits.

Benefits of Carpet Carpet Works for Work The beauty, performance, value, and sustainability of carpet make it the right choice for schools, healthcare facilities, offices, and shopping spaces. Carpeted floors cushion the impact of slips and falls, dampen unwanted noise, and make it easier to learn and concentrate. Tod...

The Carpet and Rug Institute board of directors is pleased to announce industry veteran Russ DeLozier will serve as the next president of the CRI.

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School design has a strong impact on student learning and teacher satisfaction.

Facility-Specific Considerations Carpet in Schools School design has a strong impact on student learning and teacher satisfaction. Carpet contributes to good design by creating a welcoming, friendly, and warm space for students, teachers, and all school personnel. Carpet’s benefits in schools as compared to hard flooring options ...

Stain resistance and durability are the most important features when shopping around for carpet for your pets.

Paws on Carpet: What is the Best Carpet for Pets? Paws on Carpet: What is the Best Carpet for Pets? Many pet owners who are in the market for flooring might think that carpet is not an option for their homes and four-legged friends, but nothing could be further from the truth. We found the “Carpet Shopping for Pets” Checklist to make carpet wor...

Design, acoustics, indoor air quality, and comfort are just a few of the multitude of benefits carpet gives workspaces for employees and employers.

Why Carpet Works for Work Carpet continues to offer benefits for your workplace. Design, acoustics, indoor air quality, and comfort are just a few of the multitude of benefits carpet ...

Keeping carpet clean is an easy way to add to the overall appearance of your home.

Back to Basics: How to Keep Carpet Clean in Your Home Back to Basics: How to Keep Carpet Clean in Your Home Keeping carpet clean is an easy way to add to the overall appearance of your home and these tips will help you keep carpet fresh, clean and lasting, especially with Seal of Approval-certified products. The following tips cover the different aspec...

Carpeting absorbs sound (for when kids play loud video games or music) and is comfortable for youngsters who like to sit or lie on the floor while they do homework, read, watch TV, or socialize.

Keep Them Home, Happy, and Studying: Creating a Kid-friendly Space Keep Them Home, Happy, and Studying: Creating a Kid-friendly Space CRI’s third feature story of 2014, Keep Them Home, Happy and Studying: Creating a Kid-friendly Space, gives ideas for a back-to-school project for your kids no matter what their ages. Would a great study space ease your child’s t...

A Guide to CRI’s Seal of Approval Program

Why are Seal of Approval Products Right for Your Home? Why are Seal of Approval Products Right for Your Home? A Guide To CRI’s Seal of Approval Program What’s the Carpet and Rug Institute? Headquartered in Dalton, Georgia, the Carpet and Rug Institute (CRI) is the national trade association representing carpet and rug manufacturers and suppliers of ...