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If you are looking for a way to add some pizazz to your kitchen while being practical at the same time, you might just need a backsplash. Most people forget about the actual function of a backsplash and just think of them as a desigin option. Backsplashes SAVE your walls from kitchen splashes, splatters and accidents. As a bonus, they can add style and a design element to your kitchen.

Design considerations:

• Tile size – layout the size of the tiles and the amount of space you have to work with before committing to a backsplash design
• Multiple tiles – if you are using more than one size tile or implementing a design, be sure to consider the placement of the electrical outlets
• Focal point – consider adding more decorative tiles and patterns to the area behind the stove or sink with a  picture frame design or simply changing the pattern of the tile installation
• Match or coordinate – the backsplash can either match the countertop or be a coordinating color or finish
• Countertop backsplash – it is optional if you want to keep/use the backsplash that comes with the countertop

Other considerations:

• Don’t forget about those outlets and outlet covers.  Consider changing at least the outlet covers to a color that compliments the color of the tile you chose for the backsplash
• Pay attention to where the tile will stop. If the tile does not end into a wall and ends into an area where the edge is exposed, that edge will need to be treated with something like bullnose or other edge treatment
• If you are using a light colored stone or grout, sealing the stone and / or grout is a must to protect those light colored items from kitchen stains like spaghetti sauce

Your Pierce Flooring representative can help walk you through all of design options and considerations for your particular project. If possible, bring pictures of your backsplash area. This will help your Pierce Flooring representative know what design options to show you as well as what other considerations need to be kept in mind during the design phase.

Are you looking for a quality, comfortable carpet to install in your home? If you are, come in to one of our stores and take a look at Royalty’s Affluent Berber.

The casual appearance of this smartly textured product fits perfectly with the latest in today’s design trends and color palettes. The chic, understated texture of this product is suitable for most decors and the berber-flecked colorations are extremely forgiving in the active households of today. The unique combination of beauty and performance will more than meet the demands of even the most discriminating consumer.

Product Specs:

• Textured cut pile berber
• Nylon Fiber
• 6 great colors to choose from
• Finished pile thickness .75 inch

This carpet would make a great choice for any living room, bedroom, playroom, home office or other room in your home. Visit our website and use our Virtual Room Designer Tool to see what this product looks like in a room. You can even change the colors to see what shade is right for you. Add a quality, comfy carpet cushion and you are all set to go. We also offer free in home estimates,  everything you need for a quality installation all backed by our customer satisfaction guarantee.

Reader Question:

Is rug padding necessary for all area rugs?

Answer:

Area rug pads have many different functions. You might think they are only there to make the rugs more comfortable to walk on. Their most important role is for the protection of the floors and for your protection. They protect the floor from the rough backing on the area rug as well as color transfer and staining and they keep you from slipping on hard surfaces. If you’ve ever stepped on a rug over a hardwood floor with no padding you will never wonder about the function of area rug padding again! Other reasons to use area rug pads include keeping rugs in place when there is no furniture to weigh down the rugs, wrinkle prevention, easier vacuuming and they can actually extend the life of your rug by preventing wear.

When shopping for area rug pads, be sure to tell your Pierce Flooring representative what type of floor your area rug will be on top of, what type of rug you have, the size of the rug and if the rug is indoors or outdoors. If you are looking for added comfort as well as protection, be sure to mention that, too.