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Can your carpets be used in airports?

Published August 25th, 2022 by Christophe Rammant

Yes, and we have several references worldwide at airports. For airports, a TARR rating falling in the severe traffic category will be required. We refer to the below article to discover which products qualify.  What is the TARR rating on your carpets? 

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Can I install your carpet tiles monolithically?

Published August 23rd, 2022 by Christophe Rammant

The installation method is a very important subject to address while specifying carpets. The incorrect installation method for a carpet tile can create an installation issue known as the zippering effect. This occurs mostly when carpets have linear elements in the texture and/or pattern which in a monolithic installation will create a thicker line t

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What is the TARR rating on your carpets?

Published August 25th, 2022 by Christophe Rammant

TARR (texture appearance retention rating) is meant to give you a better understanding of how well a specific carpet should perform in certain spaces based on the amount of foot traffic expected in that area. It measures the level of appearance change of a specific carpet after foot traffic. TARR is a third-party system developed by the Carpet and R

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What are your sales conditions?

Published August 25th, 2022 by Christophe Rammant

SALES CONDITIONS, IN GENERAL   Special considerations for individual products must be noticed and will appear from Technical descriptions in general, specific Product data and the Installation- and cleaning guide which can be found here .        Defects For the delivery in question, Talk Carpet guarantees for visible and hidden defects and shortcomi

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Do you offer discounts for designer purchases?

Published August 22nd, 2022 by Christophe Rammant

Yes, please reach out to us with your request and we'll provide you with a discounted offer. 

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Do you offer custom coloring of carpets?

Published August 23rd, 2022 by Christophe Rammant

Yes, we do allow you to custom color carpets as part of our Easy Recolor collections, designer collections, and custom carpets.  We offer two options:  Custom colors picked from one of our 4 standard color palettes. The minimum order quantity is only 5 sq yards for our 9 Highline carpet substrates, but are not available in our multi-level loop produ

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Can I buy your products if I’m based outside of the USA?

Published August 24th, 2022 by Christophe Rammant

Talk Carpet is only active in the USA, and in specific states.  California Illinois Michigan  New Jersey New York Oregon Washington Wisconsin For any requests outside of that territory, please direct your questions to Shiraz Rizvi, Sales Director at ege Carpets. He can be reached at sr@egecarpets.com  

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Can I get a brochure for a specific collection?

Published August 25th, 2022 by Christophe Rammant

For each collection, you're able to download a brochure on our website. If however, you're looking for a printed version, then please contact one of our team members.  For your convenience, we're posting links to some of our most popular brochures below.    Canvas Collage designer collection Easy Recolor Arts & Crafts Easy Recolor Carpet Tiles E

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Have you worked on large hotels before?

Published August 25th, 2022 by Christophe Rammant

Our partner ege Carpets has been producing carpets since 1938, focused on providing carpets of the highest quality. The main segments we supply carpets to are hospitality, corporate, and multifamily which all have high requirements in terms of durability, longevity, and ease of maintenance.  Throughout the years an impressive portfolio of references

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Can I get an area rug with a fully customized pattern or image?

Published August 22nd, 2022 by Christophe Rammant

How many custom rugs do you plan to order?  1 single rug   Multiple rugs     We can manufacture your single custom rug, however, we will apply a minimum spend amount of $10,000.    For multiple custom rugs we can accommodate your request, as long as we reach a minimum production quantity of 120 Sq Yards per rug design. Our pricing will be very compe

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Can you explain more about your different carpet substrates?

Published August 23rd, 2022 by Christophe Rammant

The Highline concept has nine tufted qualities for you to choose from – seven with a cut pile and two with a loop pile. The price is determined by the yarn type and the amount of yarn per sq yard (ounce weight): the higher the amount of yarn used, the higher the price. The pure nylon yarn is the cheapest. The wool/nylon blend is the most expensive.

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Can I change the colors in a carpet design?

Published August 22nd, 2022 by Christophe Rammant

Yes, you can change the colors of the pattern when working with one of our 9 Highline carpet substrates and our Eco flat weave products. The minimum order quantities are: Highline carpet substrates: 5 sq yards Eco flat weave products: 250 sq yards Color changes are not possible in our multi-level loop products (Reform collections) and our budget fla

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What is the price level of an area rug?

Published August 22nd, 2022 by Christophe Rammant

The price of an area rug is based on:  the type of carpet you select the area rug dimension the binding finish Which type of carpet are you looking for? Flat weave    Multi level loop   Patterned carpet of which I can change colors     Flat weave carpets offer a very minimal look which has massively gained in popularity. We offer multiple options wh

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Can I match a color to a Pantone reference, fabric sample or paint sample?

Published August 23rd, 2022 by Christophe Rammant

Yes, you can. However, the below minimums will apply and there are limitations to which products can be custom colored.    The minimum order quantity on our HL Carpet substrates is 250 sq yards. You can pick from these designs:  Easy Recolor broadloom Designer collections broadloom Easy Recolor carpet tiles On our Eco flat weave products, you can al

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Do you offer credit card payments?

Published August 25th, 2022 by Christophe Rammant

We do not offer credit card payments. However, we do offer a convenient online payment system where you can pay through ACH without any fees. 

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Do you offer special pricing for large projects?

Published August 24th, 2022 by Christophe Rammant

Yes, our pricing structure is tiered according to quantity. We have two standard tiers: quantities less than 1,250 sq yards and quantities over 1,250 sq yards. For projects over 5,000 sq yards, you can request further price reductions through a member of our sales team.  When combining different products on one project/order, we will determine the q

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Can I use your carpets as wall covering?

Published August 25th, 2022 by Christophe Rammant

We are a flooring company and do not manufacture products for wall covering. We do understand the appeal of using some of our products on walls, however we can not offer you any assistance or test reports for such type of installation. 

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Which collections are considered designer collections?

Published August 24th, 2022 by Christophe Rammant

In our Highline concept, we have collaborated with external designers for some collections. These collections are labeled as designer collections and are priced 10% higher than our regular Easy Recolor collections. The collections are listed below dependent on product type.   Broadloom & Area Rugs   Carpet tiles     Canvas Collage broadloom Tom

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Do you have linear carpets?

Published August 25th, 2022 by Christophe Rammant

Yes, we have a variety of linear carpets in a multitude of product categories.    Broadloom & Area Rugs   Carpet Tiles     You will find linear carpets in these collections: Canvas Collage (available in 9 carpet substrates) Graphic Easy Recolor collection (available in 9 carpet substrates) Essentials Easy Recolor collection (available in 9 carpe

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Do you sell rug pads?

Published August 22nd, 2022 by Christophe Rammant

We don't sell rug pads since these are commonly available in the USA and our company wouldn't be able to provide any added value compared to the existing offer. 

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Can I design a continuous pattern in carpet tiles?

Published August 24th, 2022 by Christophe Rammant

Unfortunately, this is not possible. All carpet tile patterns will create a random effect as we can not control the pattern cut out of each individual tile during our manufacturing process. As such the pattern in a carpet tile will always create an at random and deconstructed type of look. 

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Why is your minimum freight cost relatively high?

Published August 23rd, 2022 by Christophe Rammant

Our minimum freight cost is currently set at $1,280 and is indeed higher than the usual minimum freight cost at US-based carpet manufacturers. Our carpets are manufactured in Denmark and as such require ocean freight and customs clearance. All those additional steps are included in our freight rates and unfortunately we can not lower our minimum fre

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Who are your sales people in my region?

Published August 25th, 2022 by Christophe Rammant

Please check our team page for a full overview of our salespeople and their contact info. On that page, you can also immediately schedule a meeting without even emailing or calling. 

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Are your products carbon neutral or net positive?

Published August 24th, 2022 by Christophe Rammant

All our carpets are Cradle to Cradle certified, which makes ege Carpets the first carpet manufacturer worldwide with this achievement. As part of the Cradle to Cradle requirements, ege Carpets must become carbon neutral and aims to become carbon positive by 2030.  We invite you to read the ege Carpets   sustainability report or to explore the sustai

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Do you offer installation services?

Published August 25th, 2022 by Christophe Rammant

We are a wholesale trade company and do not offer installation services. We will gladly refer you to one of our trade customers if you would need guidance towards an installation company in your area. 

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Can I design a carpet without any pattern repeat?

Published August 24th, 2022 by Christophe Rammant

Yes, you can design a carpet without any carpet repeat. Thanks to our technology we can create a unique design for an unlimited-size space, without any areas of the pattern repeating anywhere in the space. Please note this is only available for broadloom or large-sized area rugs, not for carpet tiles. You can read more about our custom design proces

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Do you have gradient carpet tiles?

Published August 24th, 2022 by Christophe Rammant

We offer multiple collections with gradient carpet tiles since we see a clear trend for more gradients in design materials. Since these are slightly more complex to specify, we offer a service where we will illustrate the gradient tiles in your floorplan.  Reform Transition offers Mix tiles, which are gradient tiles. We offer the complementing uni c

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Can you design a custom carpet for me?

Published August 24th, 2022 by Christophe Rammant

We can absolutely design a custom carpet for your commercial project, as long as the minimum order quantity of 120 sq yards per pattern is respected.  We can either work from a design inspiration or a pattern you have created yourself. Please check out this page to learn more about our process and possibilities.  For more ideas of unique custom carp

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Can you explain more about your 4 color palettes?

Published August 23rd, 2022 by Christophe Rammant

We offer 4 color palette books, which can be used to custom color the patterns found in our Easy Recolor concept or for custom design carpets.  The available patterns can be found through these links:  Easy Recolor broadloom Designer collections broadloom Easy Recolor carpet tiles Custom carpet   Each palette features 12 solid base colors and a larg

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What happens in case of visible and hidden defects and shortcomings?

Published August 25th, 2022 by Christophe Rammant

For the delivery in question, egetæpper a/s guarantees for visible and hidden defects and shortcomings attributed to faults in material and processing. Visible defects and shortcomings must be reported immediately after receipt of goods in a written statement with an indication of the shortcomings. The right to invoke lack of conformity lapses if th

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Do I need to account for overage?

Published September 15th, 2022 by Christophe Rammant

No, you don't need to account for overage. The quantity you order with us is the exact quantity you will receive and pay. 

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Can I submit my own design for a custom carpet?

Published August 24th, 2022 by Christophe Rammant

You most definitely can submit your own design for a custom carpet. Please send us an image of your creation and we'll happily transform it into a carpet. The higher the resolution the better and if you can send us an Illustrator or Photoshop file then that's ideal. If you send us an inspiration image, then we will need to interpret the design into

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Can I use your carpets outdoor?

Published August 24th, 2022 by Christophe Rammant

No, none of our carpets can be used outdoors. 

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Can I get credit terms if I submit a credit application?

Published August 25th, 2022 by Christophe Rammant

We do not offer credit applications since our terms are always one of the below options. This is due to all products being manufactured specifically for your project and the majority of time with colors and dimensions customized to your project.  Option 1: 100% prepayment at time of order.  This is the preferred method by the majority of our custome

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What is your minimum order quantity for broadloom carpets?

Published August 22nd, 2022 by Christophe Rammant

On broadloom carpets, the minimum order quantity is 5 Sq Yards except for the below products:  Eco Rustic: 250 Sq Yard minimum Epoca Knit: 250 Sq Yard minimum Epoca Contra: 250 Sq Yard minimum Epoca Profile: 250 Sq Yard minimum Custom carpet design: 125 Sq Yard minimum  

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Which carpet padding can I use?

Published August 23rd, 2022 by Christophe Rammant

The answer depends on the type of product you are considering. Area rugs: any type of rug pad can be used, please do ensure in a commercial setting to select a pad that is suitable for commercial environments and its fire certifications.  Broadloom: the type of padding used will depend on the installation method and the amount of foot traffic expect

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Can you use AB backing on all carpets and area rugs or only broadloom?

Published August 25th, 2022 by Christophe Rammant

Our AB backing (Acoustic Backing) is available from 5 sq yards and can as such also be specified for area rugs, adding additional softness and acoustic benefits for impact sound. It remains possible to finish the area rugs with our standard overlock binding.  More about binding: Which binding options do you offer for area rugs?  .  More about backin

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Is there an extra charge to do a special shape rug?

Published August 23rd, 2022 by Christophe Rammant

We do not charge extra for special shape rugs. You can read more about the possibilities in this article. 

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Do you provide tracking once my order ships?

Published August 25th, 2022 by Christophe Rammant

We are able to provide you with tracking once the goods have arrived to the USA and have been dispatched within the mainland USA with a local trucking company. For the sea freight portion tracking is unavailable, however we will be able to update you with status updates upon request. 

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Do you have carpets made from recycled nylon?

Published August 24th, 2022 by Christophe Rammant

Actually, the majority of our carpets are made from recycled nylon. The only collections that are not made from recycled nylon are: Una Micro tiles Una Casa broadloom Contra carpet tiles Epoca Frame broadloom Epoca Profile carpet tiles Epoca Knit carpet tiles   All our Easy Recolor, Designer Collections, and Custom Carpets are available in recycled

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Which carpet designs are available as an area rug?

Published August 22nd, 2022 by Christophe Rammant

The general rule is any broadloom carpet available on our website talkcarpet.com, without a minimum order quantity. You can access all broadloom carpets here.  The collections that come with a minimum order quantity and as such can't be ordered as broadloom are:  Eco Rustic Epoca Classic  Epoca Knit Epoca Contra Epoca Profile Custom carpet design on

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Can I install your carpet tiles on raised access flooring?

Published August 25th, 2022 by Christophe Rammant

Our carpet tiles have been successfully installed on raised access flooring. We recommend contacting a specialized company to guide you in your selection of raised access flooring.  

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You quote in $/sq yard, how do I convert to $/SF?

Published August 25th, 2022 by Christophe Rammant

All our quotes are made in $/sq yard, except for area rugs which area quoted per area rug. To convert $/sq yard pricing to $/sq foot pricing, please divide the price by 9. 

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Do I need to pay a deposit?

Published August 25th, 2022 by Christophe Rammant

Yes. We do not offer credit applications since our terms are always one of the below options. This is due to all products being manufactured specifically for your project and the majority of the time with colors and dimensions customized to your project.  Option 1: 100% prepayment at time of order.  This is the preferred method by the majority of ou

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How do you maintain your carpets?

Published August 23rd, 2022 by Christophe Rammant

Correct and regular maintenance is necessary to extend the lifetime of your new ege carpet, maintain its appearance and ensure a healthy indoor climate. We refer to the official Maintenance Guide issued by ege Carpets.  We also recommend checking out this page by our manufacturing partner ege Carpets.       

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Can I use a scrum rubber padding with your carpets?

Published August 23rd, 2022 by Christophe Rammant

Yes, you can, in relation to our broadloom / wall-to-wall carpets. This is not a proper installation method for carpet tiles and flatwoven carpets, for those we require you to adopt the direct glue method to the subfloor.  For specifications of scrum rubber carpet padding, we advise you to contact a carpet padding specialist. Tred-Mor is a well-esta

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Are your carpets rated for heavy commercial traffic?

Published August 25th, 2022 by Christophe Rammant

The majority of our carpets are rated “heavy traffic commercial”. For a few products/collections, the rating is “medium traffic commercial”, which are listed below:    Epoca Moss WT Epoca Silky WT and ECT350 Epoca Texture 2000 WT  HL 750 WT and ECT350 carpet substrate (available in custom carpet, easy recolor carpets and designer collections) HL 80/

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Do you have flatwoven carpets?

Published August 25th, 2022 by Christophe Rammant

Flatwoven carpets or flat weave carpets are a carpet category that has gained massive momentum in the USA these recent years, in great part thanks to our presence in the market. Our partner ege Carpets has been producing these for well over 40 years and is the market leader in this category. We have a very large range in a huge variety of colors and

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Do you offer white glove delivery?

Published August 25th, 2022 by Christophe Rammant

Since we are set up as a wholesale trade company, delivering to carpet professionals, we do not offer white glove delivery. Our standard freight rates do not include unloading at your warehouse, we deliver “Free on Truck”. 

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Do you have shag carpet?

Published August 25th, 2022 by Christophe Rammant

Yes, we do. We reintroduced shag carpets several years ago and they have been a steady value in our offer. We offer shag in broadloom, area rugs and carpet tiles.  Broadloom shag carpet Carpet tile shag carpet  

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Published August 22nd, 2022 by Christophe Rammant

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Do you have hexapod testing done on your carpets?

Published August 25th, 2022 by Christophe Rammant

Yes we do. We would like to refer to the below article specifically adressing that subject.  What is the TARR rating on your carpets? 

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What makes Talk Carpet unique?

Published August 25th, 2022 by Christophe Rammant

At Talk Carpet, we believe in being your ultimate carpet partner, assisting you throughout the entire carpet specification and supply process. Thanks to our exclusive partnership with ege Carpets we are able to bring you top-quality carpets with leading sustainability certifications, all while delivering some of the most unique carpet designs.  That

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Can I get the technical data sheet / MSDS sheet for a specific carpet?

Published August 25th, 2022 by Christophe Rammant

For the technical data sheet / MSDS sheet we refer to our website. For each collection, you are able to find the technical data sheet along with other certifications such as LEEDv4, Cradle to Cradle, Green Label Plus, EPD, etc.  For your convenience, we're listing links to the most popular ones below.  Contra ECT 350 carpet tiles Epoca Classic WT br

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Can I select a special shape for my area rug?

Published August 22nd, 2022 by Christophe Rammant

Yes, you can. We offer a selection of shapes that are set up in our system and which you can easily specify. In your specification simply mention the shape number found below and the overall x and y dimension value.  We also offer the possibility for a full custom shape. In that case please provide your sales person with a CAD drawing of your shape,

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Do you have quick ship carpets?

Published August 25th, 2022 by Christophe Rammant

In some way, all of our products are “quick ship”. Our production deadlines run weekly and for each product, we have a standard production time of 3-4 weeks.  Goods can be delivered to the mainland USA within 2 weeks by air freight and 6-8 weeks by sea freight. 

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Do you sell to private customers?

Published August 25th, 2022 by Christophe Rammant

Unfortunately, we sell to the trade only. 

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What are the acoustic properties of your carpets?

Published August 23rd, 2022 by Christophe Rammant

Our sound-absorbing acoustic carpets have a massive effect on the acoustic quality of the room for many reasons. First of all, the floor is one of the largest room surfaces and therefore crucial to the acoustic design. In addition, the soft nature of the carpet immediately minimizes sound from footsteps, office chairs, and objects dropping on the fl

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What is the lead time for an area rug?

Published August 22nd, 2022 by Christophe Rammant

The lead time for area rugs is 4 weeks production and 6 to 8 weeks freight when selecting our standard sea freight option. If you upgrade to expedited air freight then the freight time gets reduced to 2 weeks. 

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Which ombré carpet can you suggest?

Published August 24th, 2022 by Christophe Rammant

If you're looking for a gradient or ombré carpet then we have multiple designs that may work for you. The answer depends on the product type you're looking for.    Broadloom & Area Rugs   Carpet tiles     In broadloom and area rugs we have these Easy Recolor designs to suggest. These can be recolored and come with an order minimum of only 5 sq y

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Where are your carpets manufactured?

Published August 23rd, 2022 by Christophe Rammant

All our carpets are manufactured in Denmark by our manufacturing partner ege Carpets. They have been in business since 1938, specializing in unique carpets for contract use. 

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Are your carpets sustainable?

Published August 23rd, 2022 by Christophe Rammant

Our carpets are leading the industry in terms of sustainability. Here are the keys reasons why:  All our carpets are Cradle to Cradle certified Carpets are red list free All our carpets are Green Label Plus certified All carpets contribute to LEED credits The majority of our carpets are made with regenerated nylon Energy used at the factory is from

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What is the recycled content of your carpets?

Published August 25th, 2022 by Christophe Rammant

The recycled content for each collection will be different, hence you will need to check the values in the technical data sheet of that specific collection. We refer to the below article to further guide you in finding this information. Can I get the technical data sheet / MSDS sheet for a specific carpet?  

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Which substrate should I use if I want muted colors?

Published August 25th, 2022 by Christophe Rammant

For muted colors, the best choice will be to use our 80% wool / 20% nylon blend, since the natural wool material will create a muted and soft appearance. If however, these products are out of budget for your project, then we recommend the HL 910 carpet substrate. This is a 100% nylon product with a less shiny appearance. 

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What type of carpet backing do you use?

Published August 23rd, 2022 by Christophe Rammant

We offer a wide selection of backing solutions specially developed to meet the demanding business market's requirements for industry standards, comfort, acoustics, durability, and minimal environmental impact. The standard backing on broadloom carpets is the WT, Woven Textile backing. WT backing is especially suitable when there are heavy demands re

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What is your carpet tile size?

Published August 23rd, 2022 by Christophe Rammant

  Our standard carpet tile size is 18.9"x18.9" (48x48cm). If no special mention is made in the specification, then this size will be supplied on all projects. The only exception are these designs: Reform Construction Mix tiles (gradient) and Reform Radiant Mix tiles (gradient). For those gradient carpet tiles, the standard size is 37.8"x37.8" (96x96

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Do you have a watercolor carpet?

Published August 25th, 2022 by Christophe Rammant

We have indeed several watercolor carpet patterns, which are part of our Easy Recolor program. This means you can custom color them from just 5 sq yards. Here are some ideas to get your inspiration flowing:   Striped watercolor carpet (choice of 9 carpet substrates) Blue watercolor carpet (choice of 9 carpet substrates) Purple watercolor carpet (cho

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Do you handle customs clearance?

Published August 25th, 2022 by Christophe Rammant

Yes, all our quotes always include freight options inclusive of all import duties and fees. We handle every step of the logistics chain from the factory all the way to your yard. Our standard freight rates do not include unloading at your warehouse, we deliver “Free on Truck”. 

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Are your carpets LEED certified?

Published August 23rd, 2022 by Christophe Rammant

Our carpets qualify your building for LEEDv4 points. For the majority of our carpets collections, the qualifications are as per the below example. This will slightly differ per collection, especially in regards to the percentage of recycled content, so please do ask our team for the collection-specific LEEDv4 sheet or download it directly from the p

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What is the pattern repeat of my carpet design?

Published August 22nd, 2022 by Christophe Rammant

Usually, this is a very important question since it impacts the amount of carpet you will need. A large pattern repeat usually entails a high amount of waste materials and as such a higher material cost.  Thanks to our production method this is no longer a relevant question to determine the required carpet quantity. We are capable of working with la

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How fast can I get carpet samples?

Published August 23rd, 2022 by Christophe Rammant

The majority of our standard products can be sampled through the Material Bank website for next-day delivery.  Easy Recolor carpet patterns and designer collections need to be ordered through the factory since we make this on your preferred carpet substrate (choice of 9 substrates). As these samples are made to order, the lead time is 5 business day

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Do you offer axminster carpets?

Published August 24th, 2022 by Christophe Rammant

We do offer axminster-type carpets, however, we take a slightly different approach which improves the quality and the design capabilities.  Axminster carpets are often used as an industry term for carpets made from an 80% wool / 20% nylon blend, most commonly used in hospitality settings such as hotel corridors, ballrooms, and guest rooms. Historica

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Do you have solution dyed carpets?

Published August 24th, 2022 by Christophe Rammant

Our solution-dyed nylon collections are:  Una Micro carpet tiles Una Brick carpet tiles Una Casa broadloom Una Tempo carpet tiles

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What is your sample size?

Published August 23rd, 2022 by Christophe Rammant

The sample size depends on the product type. All carpet tiles are sampled as full tile samples in the dimension 18.9"x18.9" (48x48cm). The exception is our carpet tile samples on an HL quality substrate, those are slightly smaller than the full-size sample in regular production and will come as 16"x16" (40x40cm) tiles. The final production size upon

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Which references do you have in corporate offices?

Published August 25th, 2022 by Christophe Rammant

Our partner ege Carpets has been producing carpets since 1938, focused on providing carpets of the highest quality. The main segments we supply carpets to are hospitality, corporate, and multifamily which all have high requirements in terms of durability, longevity, and ease of maintenance.  Throughout the years an impressive portfolio of references

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What if the carpets show shipping damage upon delivery?

Published August 25th, 2022 by Christophe Rammant

If upon delivery the carpet goods show visible signs of shipping damage, make sure to note the damage clearly on the delivery slip presented to you by the trucking company for signature. If no written mention of damage is made upon delivery, then we will not be able to accept any claim on the material in regards to shipping damage.  Please take pict

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How wide are your carpet rolls?

Published August 22nd, 2022 by Christophe Rammant

Our standard roll width is 13'1.48" (400cm). However, on patterned carpet, you need to trim into the pattern so that all widths fit the pattern size. The pattern repeat is typically 12.86' (392cm) wide, which means that 1.57" (4 cm) must be cut off each side of a 13'1.48" (400cm) wide carpet. If you want to read more on this subject, please go throu

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Which carpets cost less than $30/sq yard

Published August 22nd, 2022 by Christophe Rammant

Do you want broadloom or carpet tiles? Broadloom   Carpet Tiles     Easy Recolor design in our HL Carré WT substrate  Mini loop pile Recycled nylon Price: $25/sq yard Reform Flux WT Mini loop pile Recycled nylon Price: $25/sq yard Una Casa WT Flatwoven Price: $29/sq yard Designer collection in our HL Carré WT substrate  Mini loop pile Recycled nylon

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Do you have USA fire ratings for your carpets?

Published August 25th, 2022 by Christophe Rammant

We have ASTM fire rating certificates for all our carpets. We refer to the link below where you will find our test certificates.  The ASTM tests related to fire are:  ASTM E-648 ASTM E662 Smoke Density ASTM D2859 Surface Flammability   Can I get the technical data sheet / MSDS sheet for a specific carpet?  

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Which are your most affordable collections?

Published August 22nd, 2022 by Christophe Rammant

Our most affordable collections can be categorized by carpet construction type.  Which construction are you looking for? Flatwoven   Multi Level Loop   Regular cut or loop pile     In our flatwoven collections these are the least expensive: Una Brick (available in carpet tiles) Una Casa (available in broadloom and area rugs)   Our multi level loop c

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Which product warranty do you offer?

Published August 23rd, 2022 by Christophe Rammant

The wear warranty on our products is a 15 year wear warranty issued by our manufacturing partner ege Carpets in conjunction which each order. The warranty is only valid when formally issued by ege Carpets for your specific order and project.    In connection with the above project, ege carpets provide a 15 year wear guarantee commencing from date of

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What are the advantages of your 80% Wool / 20% nylon (axminster type) products?

Published August 24th, 2022 by Christophe Rammant

Our 80/20 carpets as we call these, are tufted instead of woven, which allows us to use a higher quality yarn that will retain its qualities over a longer period of time. The twist rate of our 80/20 yarns is substantially higher than regular axminster carpets, resulting in yarns that remain upright much longer. On top of that, we only work with the

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Which binding options do you offer for area rugs?

Published August 22nd, 2022 by Christophe Rammant

The standard binding option included in the price of our area rugs is “overlock binding”. Nylon yarn is stitched in a loop around the edge of the carpet, offering an affordable yet elegant edge finish.  Usually, our customers specify the colors to be the best matching color to the selected carpet design, and our production team will then select that

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Can I ship a small order through a courier like Fedex, UPS or DHL?

Published August 23rd, 2022 by Christophe Rammant

Due to weight instructions in Europe complying with new workplace safety regulations, none of our broadloom carpets or area rugs can be shipped through a courier service like Fedex, UPS or DHL. A single box of our regular sized carpet tiles (18.9"x18.9") can be shipped through such service, but no order of multiple boxes.  The best alternative will

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Are your products red list free?

Published August 24th, 2022 by Christophe Rammant

Yes, all our products are red list free. The majority of our collections have an Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) and a Health Product Declaration (HPD). 

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Can I use bleach on your carpets?

Published August 24th, 2022 by Christophe Rammant

No, bleach will create discoloration on carpets.  Some of our carpet collections are however based on solution dyed nylon, which will have better resistance to bleach. However, discoloration may still occur in contact with bleach.  Our solution-dyed nylon collections are:  Una Micro carpet tiles Una Brick carpet tiles Una Casa broadloom Una Tempo ca

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Can you suggest carpets based on my design inspiration?

Published August 24th, 2022 by Christophe Rammant

We pride ourselves on being your partner during the carpet specification process. You can always send us your design inspiration and we will come up with a proposal based on our best matching products.  Please send us your design inspiration, along with info on your budget and carpet scope. We will then search through our products and suggest carpet

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Do you have Art Deco inspired carpets?

Published August 24th, 2022 by Christophe Rammant

We have several designs that are inspired by the Art Deco era. These are part of our Easy Recolor Graphic concept which is available on a choice of 9 carpet substrates and can be recolored with a minimum of just 5 sq yards. 

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How do I pick colors for a carpet recolor?

Published August 23rd, 2022 by Christophe Rammant

In order to custom color one of our Easy Recolor patterns, you can send us information on your project palette and we can create recolor proposals for you. Alternatively, you can use our online recolor tool, available when pulling up a specific pattern on our website. These links will take you to the products you can recolor:  Easy Recolor broadloom

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How can you help if I need to value engineer my project?

Published August 25th, 2022 by Christophe Rammant

Value Engineering products as part of VE efforts is most definitely something we can assist you with. Thanks to the availability of 9 carpet substrates on the majority of our carpet patterns, we are able to reduce pricing by switching to a different substrate without changing the pattern.  Please do never hesitate to contact our team in order to sta

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Can I customize the width of your broadloom carpet?

Published August 25th, 2022 by Christophe Rammant

No, our broadloom width is fixed at 13'1.48" and can not be customized. 

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What is the maximum size of an area rug?

Published August 22nd, 2022 by Christophe Rammant

The maximum width of an area rug is 22'.  The maximum length for an area rug is 60'.  Please do make sure that the rug is able to be brought into the building since there may be restricting elements in the building that determine your maximum rug size. (elevator dimension, hallway sizes, room sizes, manual weight handling limits. 

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Can I customize the dimension of an area rug?

Published August 25th, 2022 by Christophe Rammant

Yes, we can within the below limitations. The maximum width of an area rug is 22'.  The maximum length for an area rug is 60'.  Please do make sure that the rug is able to be brought into the building since there may be restricting elements in the building that determine your maximum rug size. (elevator dimension, hallway sizes, room sizes, manual w

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What is the lead time for your products?

Published August 23rd, 2022 by Christophe Rammant

If we receive your order and (deposit) payment before end of day Thursday, then your order will go in production the following Tuesday. From that date lead time is 4 weeks for production and 6 to 8 weeks for shipping by sea freight considering the current logistical constraints. We do offer the option to upgrade to air freight, which will then reduc

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Do you have carpets with an organic pattern?

Published August 25th, 2022 by Christophe Rammant

Yes, we have a variety of organic pattern carpets in a multitude of product categories.    Broadloom & Area Rugs   Carpet Tiles     You will find organic patterns in these collections: Reform A New Wave (multi-level loop) Reform Mark of Time (multi-level loop) Reform Transition (multi-level loop) Tom Dixon (choice of 9 carpet substrates) Arts &a

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Which payment options do you offer?

Published August 25th, 2022 by Christophe Rammant

The available payment options are: ACH payment through our secure online payment system, without fees. A link will be provided to each customer together with a proforma invoice.  Wire/ACH payment initiated through your bank. Fees may be involved dependent on the agreements with your bank. Physical check. We strongly advise against this option though

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Can I change the scale of a standard carpet design?

Published August 22nd, 2022 by Christophe Rammant

The general rule is that changing the scale of the pattern makes it a fully custom carpet. For custom carpets, we require a minimum order quantity of 120 sq yards. Custom carpets are available on our 9 Highline carpet substrates, but are not available in our multi-level loop products (Reform collections) and our budget flat weave collections (Una). 

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Are you carpets and area rugs ADA compliant?

Published August 23rd, 2022 by Christophe Rammant

The ADA compliance for carpets reads as below:  4.5.3* Carpet If carpet or carpet tile is used on a ground or floor surface, then it shall be securely attached; have a firm cushion, pad, or backing, or no cushion or pad; and have a level loop, textured loop, level cut pile, or level cut/uncut pile texture. The maximum pile thickness shall be 1/2 in

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Can I benefit from tiered pricing discounts when ordering different types of products?

Published August 25th, 2022 by Christophe Rammant

Our pricing structure is tiered according to quantity. We have two standard tiers: quantities less than 1,250 sq yards and quantities over 1,250 sq yards. For projects over 5,000 sq yards, you can request further price reductions through a member of our sales team .  When combining different products on one project/order, we will determine the quant

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Are any of your carpets available from stock?

Published August 25th, 2022 by Christophe Rammant

We do not hold any stock in the USA, however, we do have stock of certain products at the factory in Denmark. Items that are in stock at the factory can be delivered to the mainland USA within 2 weeks by air freight and 6-8 weeks by sea freight. 

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Which adhesive should I use?

Published August 23rd, 2022 by Christophe Rammant

The type of adhesive you should use depends on the application method and the type of product used (broadloom or carpet tiles). Our installation guide includes an extensive overview of approved adhesives for each possible situation. Not every adhesive listed on the overview is available in the USA, so we're shortlisting two adhesives for the USA whi

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