If given the opportunity to be interviewed for a national magazine, you would think you would have time to prepare. Well that was not the case with my exciting news. I wanted to share this experience with you so that I could let you know firsthand that what I quoted was important and relevant to the flooring industry.
I was recently interviewed for an article in House Beautiful, May 2011 edition. The article is titled “What the Pros Know” by Lisa Cregan. Ten pros from other home décor fields gave one important fact to consider pertaining to their field of expertise.
Here is my “famous” quote….
The Carpet-Layer
“Taking up old carpet disturbs a lot of bad stuff—dust and germs fly everywhere. Find someone who will use a HEPA vacuum before and after, and wrap your old carpet in plastic before taking it out. Check out healthierlivinginstallation.com.”
Renee LeCroy is the Flooring Expert at Don’s Carpet One in Birmingham, AL. For 18 years, she’s been the consumer’s in-store advocate, decoding the flooring industry and offering insider advice. Contact Renee via email.
Very good advise. Care should be given to the carpet cushion as well. If the subfloor was not vacuumed prior to the original cushion being installed, there could be debris and stuff under the pad left from constuction of the home.