It’s no secret that when we purchased this foreclosure home, the bank gutted the place and put in the cheapest possible fixes (remember the kitchen floor?) to make it appear beautiful. It clearly worked. I mean, we bought the home, right?
What we failed to realize is how quickly the brand-new carpet would look as bad as it does. The carpet quickly went from looking brand-new, to looking like it is 10 years old. And we’ve only lived here for a year.
So needless to say, we’ve been talking about new carpet since a few weeks after we moved in.
While searching through our local home improvement store, I realized the difference in all of the carpets, from the cheaper levels to the most luxurious levels. But one of the questions that they asked us, was if we wanted our carpet to be softer – or if we wanted it to last a long time?
Why should that have to be a choice?!
Then I heard about Tigressa Rugs from Carpet One while I was at BlogHer. We visited the store to check out all of the selection, and feel the difference and ask the questions that one might ask before purchasing carpet for themselves.
Well, we decided that that was the carpet for us. However, it will take a little longer for us to save the money to do an entire home re-carpeting – and since we have/had other projects with higher priorities, we’ve decided to table the whole house re-carpeting for a little while.
But meanwhile, we did order a 9 1/2 x 9 1/2’ piece of carpeting, bound on all sides to make a rug for our living room floor for two reasons: To save the current carpeting a little longer; and to remind us how nice our new carpet will be as we’re saving the money for it.
And seriously – it has made a world of a difference for us. It covered up most of the matted areas in our highly-played-in living room, and made it look like a formal living room again (when there aren’t toys scattered all over it).
This carpet is ♫Ah.Mah.Zing!!♫ (Yes, I actually sing that…)
Not only is the carpet highly loved by me and my kids… but I often find my husband napping on the middle of the living room floor, because it’s just So soft to the touch.
My kids love to play on it, and lay down and roll around on it – and pretty much everyone who comes over comments on how soft and plush the carpet is there.
It never gets their clothes fuzzy; and aside from when it was first delivered – I have never had to vacuum up the ‘loose’ ends. With our ‘bank purchased’ carpet, we had to vacuum daily for weeks just to get the loose scraps out – and still we even get tons of fuzz from it when we vacuum.
But it’s also Strong! With Tigressa Soft Style you don’t have to choose whether or not you want soft or strong. This carpet gets played on for several hours a day and shows no sign of wearing. That’s because the tiny microfibers of the carpet are densely tufted – meaning that the wear gets spread out over each of the fibers more evenly.
You can watch more about the technical details of the carpet on YouTube.
The whole family is really looking forward to having this carpet with padding installed through the whole house. I wish we could afford it today – I would totally do it.
Right Now Tigressa SoftStyle is running a promotion through the 15th, but when I called my local Carpet One store – they said that it was on sale through the end of April! Check out Carpet One on Facebook for more details.
If you’d like to spice up an area in your house – and add an area rug with the most amazing plush and luxury-soft feel – you’re in luck 
Win It!!
Carpet One is offering one lucky reader from mine or Heather’s blog a Tigressa SoftStlye 5×7 rug, in the neutral color of LeFleur.
Mandatory Entry: Visit Carpet One and tell me soemthing that you have learned about Tigressa SoftStyle – then fill out the Rafflecopter!
The Rafflecopter on my site and on OurKidsMom.com is a shared giveaway. You only need to comment on one blog to enter.
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Be sure to check out Heather’s Makeover Reviews & Giveaways at OurKidsMom.com
Rules:
You do not have to be a blogger to enter/win. An email address is required to enter. The winner will be chosen randomly through Rafflecopter and contacted via email. A reply to the winning email is required within 48 hours before a new winner is chosen. One person entering per household please. US ONLY please.
This giveaway ends at 11:59 PM EST on April 27, 2012.
The filaments are half the size of a human hair, pretty impressive!
It has a 10 year warranty.Thanks for the chance.
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they have a great video to help your decision
Made from Nylon 6 fibers which can be recycled over and over again.
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filaments are about half the size of human hair.. wow!
I learned that the rugs are environmentally friendly…awesome!
I like the dense strong fibres. It looks cat proof too 🙂
i lik e that it has a 10 year warranty thats great
Im impressed with the 10 year warranty because i have all boys 🙂
I learned that they have very strong fibers that can really last.
It is made of Nylon6 fibers which can be recycled over and over again.
I learned that they are environmentally friendly because they are made of nylon6 fibers which can be recycled continuously!
I learned that it has a 10 year warranty.
I found out it outperforms ordinary carpet and is green and recyclable
Made from Nylon 6 fibers which can be recycled over and over again.
I learned that filaments are about 1/2 the size of human hair
Its made from Nylon 6 fibers which can be recycled over and over again.
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YAY, it’s Earth-Friendly!
I learned that this carpet has more filaments per square inch to spread out daily abuse over more individual fibers.
They have a unique fiber shape that leaves it looking smooth and also has more filaments
I found out that it has a 10 year warranty
10 year warranty, thats what I like
Earth friendly and durable
I learned that their exclusive brands like Relax, Hanover Hills Hardwood, Rustic River Hardwood, and Mirror Lake Laminate set the industry standard for beauty, style, and quality.
The carpet has an ultra soft texture
More filaments per square inch spread out daily abuse over more individual fibers.
It has a 10 year warranty
I learned that the precision-engineered, high-tensile filaments are half the size of human hair for ultra-soft texture in their carpet. This is why their Tigressa SoftStyle carpet is softer.
I love that they have a video to help you with your decision.
I learned that the rugs are environmentally friendly
I learned the fibers have a unique shape.
It states that “Dense, resilient super-strong fibers show less matting, crushing and wear.” Nothing is worse than matted down, walk-worn carpet!
Unique fiber shape maintains a pristine, smooth appearance.
I love the Attitude II by Carpet One it is great because if something happens you can replace a few pieces instead of the whole room 🙂
More Durable And Long-Wearing
Dense, resilient super-strong fibers show less matting, crushing and wear.
a 10 year warranty
Fibers are half the size of human hair
I learned that high-tensile filaments are half the size of a human hair for ultra-soft texture
The filaments are half the size of a human hair for ultra-soft texture.
i learned that you can get a free pre-measure and estimate!
They have a 10 year warranty which with my kids and dog is really kinda necessary
I like that they use nylon 6 fibers that can be recycled repeatedly
6 Nylon fibers that can be recycled again and again. Pretty impressive. Thanks for the chance
Tigressa is softer because of precision-engineered, high-tensile filaments that are half the size of a human hair for ultra-soft texture.
Since the filament is dense and strong it does not wear and crush the way traditional carpet does!
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It is an earth friendly choice!
I like the 10 year warranty – with my kids, I’d need it! Thanks so much for the giveaway!
They use precision engineering on their threads
I learned you can have BOTH soft and strong!
I learned it’s softer because advanced yarn engineering produces a pleasant, luxurious touch with superior durability.
It has a 10 year warrantee.
that it earned the Green Select label, which designates a product that is environmentally friendly.
Patented color enhancement system protects each fiber and allows for deeper color and textures
Exceptional strength and durability and made from recycled materials
They are earth friendly.
I learned the carpet is made of 6 nylon fibers that can be recycled over and over.
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I learned about their Patented color enhancement system that protects each fiber and allows for deeper color and textures! My current carpet has faded alot!
It’s more Luxurious And Smooth. The unique fiber shape maintains a pristine, smooth appearance.
That they are eco friendly which is great!
I learned that it is long lasting and more durable than most rugs!
I learned that it is made from special Nylon fibers which can be recycled over and over again
They’re half the width of a human hair, so they’re softer! Amazing!
Unique fiber shape maintains a pristine, smooth appearance.
Love in an Elevator.
sounds like amazing carpet! i learned that it earned the Green Select label, which designates a product that is environmentally friendly.
I learned that the carpet is made from Nylon 6 fibers
I like they have earned the Green Select Label.
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I learned “Dense, resilient super-strong fibers show less matting, crushing and wear.”.
I learned that it has a 10 year warranty
More Durable And Long-Wearing
Dense, resilient super-strong fibers show less matting, crushing and wear.
Well I need that
With over 900 stores in our buying group, we can get the lowest prices from the best flooring manufacturers
Its recyclable nylon and safer for families and pets. Yay!
I learned that it has Patented color enhancement system protects each fiber and allows for deeper color and textures.
I learned that their products come with a 10 year warranty.
It has a ten year warranty!
eco friendly and 10 year warranty…both great things to learn!
I like the 10 year warranty!
I found out that it is made from Nylon 6 fibers which can be recycled over and over again.
It earned the Green Select label, which designates a product that is environmentally friendly
It’s made from Nylon 6 fivers, which can be recycled numerous times.
I learned that Tigressa “Earned the Green Select label, which designates a product that is environmentally friendly” – that they are made with Nylon 6 fibersd that can be recycled over and over again! THAT is pretty impressive.
I learned that one reason why Tigressá is softer is that its made from precision-engineered, high-tensile filaments that are half the size of a human hair for ultra-soft texture.
I learned that the fibers are recyclable. Awesome!
10 year warrenty
I learned that their high-tensile filaments are half the size of a human hair for ultra-soft texture.
I learned that “Unique fiber shape maintains a pristine, smooth appearance.”
That and these carpets are amazing!
I learned that it is made up of Nylon 6 fibers which can be recycled over and over again.
I like how they explained the science behind why their carpet is better. The filaments per square inch and stuff was interesting to know.
Made from Nylon 6 fibers which can be recycled over and over again
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learned the filaments are half the size of a human hair
I learned that the filaments in the carpet are half of the size of human hair which makes it softer. cool
I learned that Tigressa meets rigorous standards for environmental safety and human health.
It has a 10 year warranty
I learned that it is Durable And Long-Wearing
I learned that Tigressa is made from Nylon 6 fibers which can be recycled over and over again.
I learned they have a 10 yr warranty lovefool827 (at) yahoo (dotcom)
It’s an Earth-friendly choice!
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