Guide to carpeting
What type of carpet should I get for high-traffic areas?
Simply put, low pile, very dense, preferred nylon or wool, texture or loop carpeting should be considered as main guide to choose your carpeting. Today’s carpeting offers enhanced functionality, and many premium carpeting brands are designed to stand up to high-traffic wear and resist life’s little messes better than ever before
Types of Carpet:
1. Loop Pile - Loop pile carpeting is fastened to the backing of the carpet. level loop and Berber loops are most commend. This type of carpeting is mostly durable and offers high levels of stain resistance. However, it may not be as soft to the touch. Note: Loop pile carpeting typically isn’t ideal for homes with pets, as claws can snag on the loop fibers.
Main Carpet Fiber types (material)
3.Cut–loop pile – This carpet style combines cut and looped yarns just like the name is. This choice is a great practical choice for busy households and suitable for various rooms in the home. Additionally, the combined texture of cut-loop pile enhances its resilience, making it a smart choice for both casual and formal settings where foot traffic varies throughout the day.
a. Nylon- Nylon is almost as durable as wool in terms of performance and feel, but generally at a lower cost. Nylon fiber offers a wide variety of styles and type, including frieze, textured, shag, and loop cut loop. Nylon carpets exhibit excellent soil resistance, colorfastness, and resilience, allowing them to bounce back and maintain their appearance. Ultimately nylon, making it a favored option for families with children and pets.
b. Polyester- Man-made fiber just another option. Mostly stain-resistant and available in a wide range of prints, patterns and textures. Very budget-friendly but I polyester is not as durable as nylon carpet.
c. Wool- Typically comes at a higher price point, there are many advantages to this natural fiber that make it an ideal fit for many. Wool is a luxurious, soft and beautiful carpet choice. It’s environmentally friendly, resistant to allergens and dust, available in gorgeous designs and can last a lifetime. With current design trends focusing on natural, sustainable and eco-friendly choices, many are choosing to invest in the quality and good-looks that come with wool carpeting.
d. Polypropylene- Polypropylene is a water and stain- resistant material known as Olefin which is great for mostly outdoor carpeting but much less resilient than nylon.
Carpet Cushion
Quality of carpet cushion is as important as carpet you choose. Quality, right thinness and weight of carpet cushion will add to comfort and life of your carpet in major way. It is like a shock absorber on your car it must be a right match to your carpet. A pad of ⅜-inches and 8 IBS density or less is used with a low-pile carpet such as a woven carpet or tufted pattern. A thicker ½ inch and 8 IBS density is ideal for most cut-pile carpet.
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