Whether there are kids, pets or general activity, SmartStrand carpet features engineered in stain and soil protection to handle any crisis.
Today we get a look at how these sustainable rugs complete a room design, survived a mischievous pup with a sweet tooth, and another tea party- this one with spontaneous dancing!
We have a strong idea of how these revolutionary carpets will perform, but we always enjoy seeing and reading the details as well.
Read along for yourself and make sure you enter for your chance to win a 6’ x 9’ SmartStrand Bound Carpet Rug by clicking on the button below:
From Kelli of LollyJane in Arizona, she shares how a soft, white SmartStrand area rug toned down some of the busy features in her living room. When paired with a natural wood colored coffee table featuring a painted white top, she added contrast but still unifying pieces:
"I don’t worry about the simple spills anymore and can really just plop down on the couches or rug and enjoy lazy TV nights with the kids now. I’m not all stressed out with food they have over the new rug and can just chillax. Why? Because SmartStrand has permanent stain and soil resistance that will never wear off."
We couldn’t agree more. Next, Rene of Cottage & Vine wrote about the importance of having a SmartStrand rug, especially when it comes to pets in the house. The family dog Mattie Gray has been known to get into things and make a mess or two:
"What I really love is the pattern choices. Texture, texture, texture! And it gets even better, the carpeting is made with a lifetime stain and soil resistant fiber. If you have kids and pets, you know where I'm going with this."
Soft to the touch and pet-proof, Mattie agrees! Lastly, we peeked in an awesome tea party hosted by Kristie of The Decorologist, her little girl and a friend. A soft, patterned SmartStrand rug provided the perfect setting for a little tea, food, and fun:
“Why was I not worried? Because Mohawk SmartStrand has permanent stain and soil protection built directly into the fiber during manufacturing. It isn’t put on afterward with chemicals. It’s there for LIFE—it will NEVER wash off, walk off or wear off.”
Spills and crumbs are no match for SmartStrand, a fact that Kristie would soon discover. That calls for celebration:
It’s no secret that SmartStrand carpet and SmartStrand area rugs are a smashing part to beautiful homes everywhere. We love to see real-life families dancing on the soft fibers and we will share more with our readers soon!
As promised, we have some exclusive video footage of all the mess-making fun and carpet demonstrations from our nationwide License To Spill tour.
We started out in Atlanta, GA for a lively send-off featuring The Better Show correspondents JD Roberto and Audra Lowe.
In addition to a local marching band, HGTV’s Chip Wade and Top Chef winner Richard Blais joined the celebration.
Everyone dined on shrimp and grits on the red SmartStrand carpet while the initial tour was described and cities were announced:
After that proper send-off, our next stop was Boston, MA for some savory Boston baked beans from Ben Lacy, Executive Chef of Tastings Wine Bar & Bistro.
HGTV’s Taniya Nayak was on hand to help demonstrate the amazing cleanability of this one-of-a-kind sustainable carpet. We put the baked beans directly on the SmartStrand!
Check out some of these attendees earning their very own license to spill in Beantown:
We came to Boston, we ate, we spilled, and we left no trace. Make sure to check back for our next License To Spill video recaps from more amazing cities!
We have traveled across the nation during the License To Spill tour and have enjoyed every single messy minute.
Along the way during our visits to cities like Chicago, Philly, Atlanta, and Hilton Head, we and some of our awesome License To Spill visitors captured some great memories.
We will be doing a series of recaps and have some excellent video footage to share with our readers very soon. In the meantime, here are some quick moments with SmartStrand carpet that are guaranteed to make you smile!
We saw this baby relaxing with SmartStrand carpet and we couldn’t help but tweet it:
And we thought HGTV's Taniya Nayak had a great response:
Kids of all ages have had a blast making a mess without being scolded and it appears that the License To Spill tour is bringing the kid out of everyone nearby...
Everyone was impressed by the demonstrations and had a lot to say, but we wonder what exactly these two young mess-makers below were conferring about:
If we had to guess, we think these two babes are just as amazed by a carpet with built in stain and soil protection as we all are. These are just a couple of fun snapshots from the License To Spill tour, we have the amazing video recaps coming soon!
We’ve always felt that our carpet was ready for prime time and Mohawk Carpet has made a number of televised high-profile appearances before.
Well we’re back at it once more, this time stopping by A&E for a cameo on an episode of “Sell This House” this Saturday, June 8th, 2013 at 10:00 AM (9:00 PM Central).
Our Romance Carpet will be used on the channel’s long-running hit series where host Tanya Memme, construction expert Charlie Frattini, and designer Daniel Kucan work together in extreme renovation and home staging.
On Saturday’s episode, the team will visit New Orleans, LA and help Liz and Jason, a couple with a large number of living chickens, to assist in transforming a cramped cottage with wacky mixed flooring.
Here is a before shot of the cottage’s kitchen:
Not the worst we’ve seen, but some new flooring can help bring this before shot of the living and dining room to life:
Charlie and Daniel will add new flooring and execute the tiny kitchen into a chef’s heaven, turn the office into a luxurious master suite, and finally give the home a unified feel.
With the help of some premium soft carpet, this cottage is now ready to sell- and to move!
Make sure to tune in yourself and watch the action take place. Check back soon and we’ll have the exclusive recap for you here.
Mohawk and Scotchgard™ Protector have long been the perfect pairing for a multitude of tough, durable surfaces built for the fast-paced lifestyle in your home.
Whether it’s luxurious carpet like Wear-Dated Embrace or gorgeous hardwood, Scotchgard Protector with 3M has helped us create the stylish floor that can withstand the high-speed happenings of your active family.
And now we’re partnering once again to bring you even closer to the action: It’s time to rev your engines, NASCAR style.
Presenting the Chasin’ the Dream sweepstakes brought to you by Mohawk, Scotchgard & NASCAR.
How does a 3-day vacation getaway to one of the biggest races on the NASCAR circuit for two lucky fans sound?
Maybe we can throw in airfare, transportation and hotel for two, plus premium grandstand seats for the October 20th NASCAR race?
If this sounds like an adventure that’s up your alley, enter to win below:
We’re feeling extra generous so when you enter to win, you'll also receive a coupon for 10% off your next purchase of qualifying Mohawk carpet and wood products.
That coupon will help you save on new Wear-Dated Embrace Carpet, the softest premium nylon carpet available.
In addition to featuring twice the fiber of ordinary soft nylon, Wear-Dated Embrace is protected with Scotchgard™ Protector Advanced Repel Technology for long-lasting beauty.
Do we know how to host a sweepstakes or what? It’s time to turn your excitement into high gear and get registered for your chance to win. Best of luck to all and we’ll see you at the finish line!
Who doesn’t love an amazing before & after home transformation?
Our friend Kristin Jackson, the awesome creator of The Hunted Interior blog and Creative Home contributor, recently included us on amazing project she was a part of and the results are simply incredible.
Kristin is a part of the nonprofit Room Service Atlanta who oversaw the renovation of two homes at the United Methodist Children’s Home in Decatur, GA.
The Children's Home provides independent living quarters for underprivileged teens and young adults.
In charge of redesigning this simple dorm pictured below, Kristin aimed to inspire all future inhabitants with a stylish, colorful design.
And these plans included Hardwood Laminate Planks donated by Mohawk!
Gone was the commercial vinyl composite tile and in its place is Mohawk Laminate with UniClic technology for easy installation. After much investigation at Builders Floor Covering & Tile in Atlanta, GA, Kristin opted for the hand scraped texture of Bayview in Nutmeg Chesnut to create a timeless feel:
Next was installation. Kristin and her husband handled the Laminate installation with ease following the instructions and this helpful Chip Wade instructional video. They pulled planks from different boxes to ensure a natural, random look in each of the boards:
The final room that Kristin revamped is nothing short of fabulous.
In addition to adding the Laminate flooring, Kristin made the space more inviting by painting over all the paneling & kitchen cabinets. The flooring also warms up the space visually, helping a smaller area feel more spacious:
For more great ideas and design stories, make sure to visit the At Creative Home blog frequently and share with us your successful home projects. We will have another post on Kristin’s installation tips very soon!
From cannolis to carpet, our License to Spill stop at the Italian Market Festival in Philadelphia, PA was about as memorable as they come.
We rolled out the red SmartStrand carpet alongside The Better Show co-hosts Lesley Nagy and JD Roberto and HGTV personality Chip Wade for lot’s of expertise and mess-making officiating.
In addition to these distinguished guests, we were visited by some of our creative, talented blogger friends and many shining, happy families!
Another reason that our Philly stop was amazing: The Food. The fact that we had Gus Isgro of Isgro Pasticceria serving up his legendary, handmade pastries was nothing short of incredible:
Peter McAndrews of Paesano's was also on hand to film a segment for The Better Show with Lesley and graciously served the crowd some mouth-watering, authentic Italian sandwiches:
Here's one of our favorite shots from the event of Chip Wade and Rachee of Say it Rah-shay having a blast at the License To Spill truck:
Every kids dream is to make a mess and we had mess-makers of all sizes lined up at the License To spill truck to test out their stain making skills. Go ahead and do your worst! It’s no problem for this eco-friendly carpet…
Believe it or not, the SmartStrand carpet square in the above pcture started out a light beige color! Hard to believe it just takes a little water to get it clean, but just like that our carpet looks new again...
Now that is how you earn a license to spill! We are still making more mess masterpieces and our next stop is New York. Let’s see if we can make our biggest mess yet- after all, it is SmartStrand!
Thank you to everyone who RSVP’d and participated in our #LicenseToSpill Twitter party this afternoon- that was awesome!
We also need to give a special thank-you to our friends @OutnumberedMama and @turningclockbac for hosting this online affair in exquisite fashion!
We had a great time answering your questions and sharing the impressive facts about durable, exceptional SmartStrand and how easy-to-clean carpet can help your active home.
In addition to spreading the word about SmartStrand with DuPont Sorona carpet, we got to giveaway 3 $50 VISA Gift Cards and a $100 VISA Gift Card by the end of the party.
Check out some of the awesome reactions from the #LicenseToSpill Twitter party:
And let’s not forget that in the midst of all the fun and story-sharing, we named 4 lucky participants winners of VISA Gift Cards:
Congrats to @Banina9 @SarcasticMolly & @CarolYemola on each winning a $50 VISA Gift Card and to @debbutterflys for winning the $100 VISA Gift Card! To be put towards new stain-resistant, eco-friendly carpet perhaps?!
Let’s keep the party going! Make sure to share with us your fantastic tweets and testimonials on Twitter and use the #LicenseToSpill hashtag. You never know when we might have another instant giveaway…
The Chicago chocolate was incredible and now we are traveling east to feast on delicious Italian food in Philadelphia!
We are tremendously looking forward to the next stop by our License to Spill truck across America: Philadelphia, PA this Saturday, May 18, 2013 at the annual Italian Market Festival.
Joining us once more are co-hosts Lesley Nagy and JD Roberto from the nationally-syndicated The Better Show, leading carpet-lovers of all ages in our one-of-a-kind staining attempts on SmartStrand with DuPont Sorona carpet.
Also, our favorite Do-It-Yourself expert and HGTV personality Chip Wade will be attending and sharing the expertise he has become known for on hit shows such as “Elbow Room” and “Curb Appeal: The Block”.
And did we mention the food? We are honored to have Gus Isgro of Isgro Pasticceria serving amazing handmade cannolis, the traditional Italian dessert, that are worth the festival visit alone. Founded in 1904, Isgro is the oldest family owned pastry shop in Philadelphia.
For our savory taste, Peter McAndrews of Paesano's will be on hand serving flavorful, authentic Italian sandwiches with distinctive Philly style.
We want you to get lost in the wonderful tastes and don’t worry about getting crumbs on the carpet; our entire purpose is to prove that SmartStrand is the revolutionary, stain-resistant carpet that lives up to its sparkling reputation- and appearance!
The Italian Market Festival is held this weekend rain or shine in the Italian Market from 11am to 6pm. Located in South Philly, you can find the open-air marketplace at the following address or call the visitor number to receive directions:
Italian Market Visitor Center
919 S 9th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19147
Phone: (215) 278-2903
Bring the entire family out for food and fun on the red SmartStrand carpet. No one is too young to earn their “license to spill" and your children will marvel at the chance to make a mess on purpose! Guilt-free, worry-free, this is one clean-up you have to see to believe- See you there!
The original SmartStrand with DuPont Sorona carpet made a tremendous splash in the carpet world within the industry and with homeowners alike.
And now we have introduced the world’s most luxuriously soft carpet with three times the fiber of ordinary soft nylon that features the same built-in stain and soil protection that never wears or washes off, SmartStrand Silk!
Preferred 5 to 1 over premium soft nylon, SmartStrand Silk also remains beautiful three times longer compared to soft nylon carpet.
The incredible feel is the first thing consumers notice, but this amazing dirt-resistant carpet and its easy-to-clean qualities completely seal the deal.
SmartStrand Silk fans from across the country have shared their reviews with us and we want to take a moment to share some of the testimonies with you!
The Reviews are in and SmartStrand Silk is a hit with homeowners:
1) Softest Carpet in the world – from Naperville, IL, USA
"This carpet really does feel like silk! Holds up awesome has great colors. Hope they come out with additional styles soon!"
2) So soft you could sleep on it – from Yulee, FL, USA
"The new SmartStrand Silk product like contains the softest, most luxurious feeling carpet to date. The fine yarn denier not only gives SmartStrand Silk that silky feeling, it also increases the yarn strength by adding more strands of fiber to the yarn. Just like by adding more sticks to a bundle makes it harder to break.
Pros:Softness, Soil resistance, Stain resistance, Color, Stays clean and wears well
Cons:None"
3) Love This Carpet – from Chattanooga, TN, USA
"This carpet is perfect for busy households with children and pets. It is soft and presentable but most importantly for me, spills are a breeze to clean. From the cheesy macaroni sauce to red gatorade, the carpet doesn't allow spills that are cleaned in a timely manner to saturate and, after spills are cleaned there is no difference in the look of the carpet. The area where the spill occurred looks just like the rest of the carpet which makes a 100% difference when you aren't used to such a high performance carpet."
4) So Soft – from New Haven, IN, USA
"This carpet is the softest carpet on the market. It actually feels like silk. It is the elite carpet of the Smartstand family and is a great value for the price."
5) silk carpets by mowhawk – from Michigan, USA
"the mohawk silk carpets are so easy to sell, my customers
just love the feel of it and the colors are all up to date. with the stain protection being over the top, it sells itself. we all love it here at millers."
6) Smartstrandsilk is a wonderful product that I would recommend to anyone. – from Ringgold, GA 30736, USA
"I say without hesitation that this is the most amazing carpet I have ever owned. The feel of the carpet is unbelievably soft and feels great to walk on in your bare feet. I have no doubt the durability of this carpet will outlast any carpet I have ever owned."
Have you felt how amazingly soft SmartStrand Silk is? Have you recently put our latest innovation in your home? We want to hear from you about SmartStrand, SmartStrand Silk and other Mohawk Flooring products as well!