Mohawk Smartstrand
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Comments (14)I have had my Smartstrand what will be 3 years in June. I didn't buy mine at Lowes - got mine through the same carpet place where we bought our original carpet 20 years ago. Anyway - about a month after it was installed, I was printing out some photos and you guessed it - the printer malfunctioned and the ink just sat on top of the paper and when it "shot" the paper out, the ink continued on - all tiny spots on my carpet. After a moment or two of panic - I got out my wet and dry vac and a pitcher of water. I started with a couple of spots and when the water hit it, the spots spread. Oh crap, I'm thinking but I recall reading that would happen and to just keep flushing and sucking up the water. It worked! After I got all the ink up, I just kept blotting up the area with plain white paper towels. Once it was dry - you couldn't tell where the ink had been. Now - I still don't take any chances. Anytime I print on photo paper, I put a plastic table cloth in the area where the printer is. And I don't use glossy paper anymore. I did just have the doorways restretched as I was having some "fraying" where the carpet met the tile. The original installer came back to do it and he admitted that his helper at the time had not done it correctly. I have a 3 year warranty from the carpet company on the install as well as the warranty from Mowhawk. Didn't cost me anything and the guy told me that my carpet looked like new. I was considering having it cleaned but he told me if it were in his house, he would wait as long as possible. I do have a few spots, mostly from my grandson, guess I will spot clean them. I have the Smartstrand pad - with moisture barrier. I was really impressed when it was installed - no odor from the pad or the carpet....See MoreAnyone with Mohawk SmartStrand Ultra in Grecian Column?
Comments (2)Have you ordered anything yet? If not, where had you seen samples of this? Lowe's or a similar big box store by chance? They have the sample boards with all of the color samples on the other side that are VERY small indeed which are VERY difficult to tell individual colors from those samples. And even with them being so small they are right next to the other colors so it's hard to tell what 'yours' looks like. And Roof35 is so right that even if someone else had the color you are asking about, you need to see it in YOUR space with what you have. I've had Mohawk Intelligent Style for several years now and it is great. So soft and easy to clean and Iove the subtle tone on tone colors within the fibers. Different times of day the subtle colors come out and looks different from the amount of natural light coming in, which is just what I wanted. I just love it! If you go to a flooring speciality store that carries the Mohawk SmartStrand, they will have an entire selection of these larger samples (aprox 15" x 20"-24" or so) in all one big color sample. They will likely have this larger sample of the color you are interested in right on hand. You can even take home several that are similar to compare. Leave them in a spot for a few days ideally so you can see how the different lighting looks with everything. That should help you immensely! And by the way, if they are short on any of the Intelligent Style color samples for any reason, there are two or three others styles that come in identical colors but are different weights (and thicknesses / ounces) and are called different style names. The place I got mine from did not have all the colors I was considering and I got some of the shorter pile (and less expensive) ones at first just for color and then they ordered that color sample in the Intelligent Style so I could see the right color and I ordered from that. It just took a few days. I know I would have made a mistake in the color if I had not done this step. Oh, and the big box store when I asked about ordering a larger sample or even a foot or one yard, said they could not do that. The flooring store does that all the time and is standard practice. I also used the flooring store for the installation too and had a much better job than a previous bad experience with the big box store farmed out installers. It is really a grab bag and you never know what you're going to get. YMMV Hope this helps you get the sample you need. Let us know your progress!...See MoreMohawk SmartStrand Silk - Pleasant Nature vs Cozy Comfort
Comments (1)I am in the carpet search, comparing the same two carpets, as well as Smartstrand Silk Reserve. Came across your question, and wondered if you went with one or the other. If so, would you share your opinion? I'm finding it is nearly impossible to compare or get info, even within the Mohawk brand! Thanks for any feedback....See MoreHelp with carpet selection - Mohawk Smartstrand
Comments (8)I put smartstrand in my bedrooms earlier this year. I don't know which pattern, but I'll add a picture below. So far, it's held up well, but it's way too early to tell how it will wear. The best thing you can do for your broadloom is vacuum it twice a week....See Moreksue53
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