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There are many carpet types available to select from in today’s marketplace. Cut pile carpets are woven on a loom and are made from many different colored yarns to produce an unlimited variety of patterns.
Tufted carpet is created on a tufting machine using a single colored yarn. Variations of tufted carpet include Saxony, Textured Saxony, Tonal Saxony, Patterned Saxony and Berber cut pile.
Saxony carpet provides a very soft texture suitable for formal and informal areas. Textured Saxony is better than Saxony at hiding footprints and vacuuming marks.
Cut and loop carpet incorporates a combination of cut and loop fibers. The different layers of this carpet serve to hide soil and footprints.
Velvet carpet is very soft and plush and suitable for formal areas such as the dining room.
Frieze carpet is suitable for high traffic areas with its short fibers able to hide footprints and vacuum marks effectively.
Level loop pile is tightly woven and wears well. The loop weave prevents soil from filtering down into the carpet.
Wall to wall carpet continues to be the carpet of choice for the majority of consumers these days. It can quickly transform a room to give it a whole new look. There is no more comfortable surface to walk or relax on either. Furthermore, wall to wall carpet is cost effective and installation is much less messy than going with hardwood floors.
Carpet tiles are growing in popularity as an option to going with wall to wall carpet. For many years, carpet tiles have been used widely in the commercial office environment. Businesses have long recognized their benefits including how quick and easy a spare tile can be used to replace a damaged one. Now consumers have a tremendous variety of tiles to choose from, including indoor/outdoor styles and durable berber tiles.
Carpet area rugs have long been used as an accent in a room with visible hardwood floors. They are best suited to areas where there is moderate to low foot traffic to minimize wear to the fibre. Of course, it’s important that you measure the area carefully before purchasing a rug so as to get just the right size for your room.
When it comes to choosing a carpet design, there are many carpet colors and patterns available. Choosing the color is a very personal choice only you can make. Lighter colors make a room look more spacious, darker ones make a room appear to be smaller.
If you haven’t already, get your free copy of the information guide to choosing and maintaining your carpet, Carpet And Your Home. It gives you the facts and tips you need to know to save you time and money.
