Carpet - Still a Popular Choice for Flooring
May 1, 2008 on 4:43 am | In Home |Carpet is one of the most popular flooring choices for new homes, re-modeling and commercial. It’s popular because of the range of different styles, textures and colors that can bring warmth and comfort to any room in your home of office. There are a number of assorted kinds of carpet like Saxony, Cable, Frieze, Texture, Loop and Pattern. Each of these kinds of carpet is manufactured differently which adds to its distinctive qualities.
Cable - Cable carpeting possesses a bold, chunky look to it because it is constructed with a “fat” yarn system. Because of this, it is extremely functional and long-lasting particularly in high traffic rooms such as: dens and family rooms. For a more modern look, cable would be the style of choice.
Saxony - A Saxony carpet is a cut pile carpet with a smooth, level finish that has a rich, elegant look A Saxony is perfect for an area such as a formal dining room or living room. Be aware that Saxony carpet will tend to show footprints and vacuum marks more readily than other types of carpet.
Texture - If you are looking for a carpet that will work in any room in your home, you may want to check out a Texture style of carpet. Texture is very low maintenance which means you will not see the footprints or vacuum cleaner marks. This is why it is one of the most popular styles of carpet.
Frieze - Among the tighter weaves that are available is a Frieze style. The yarns utilized to create this style of carpet are more tightly twisted than other styles. This makes it very resistant to crushing and matting which makes it more durable in high traffic regions.
Loop - A carpet style that is extremely hard-wearing for your home, or work place, is known as a Loop style which is also called a Berber. This style is tends not to exhibit traffic marks like other styles. Because of this, it makes a great carpet for family rooms and kitchen areas. If you are looking for an extremely long-lasting carpet for your your work place, waiting room, reception area or lobby then check into a commercial level loop. Because of its lastingness, it would make an exceptional style for this type of area.
Pattern - A more formal type of carpet is known as a Pattern style. Because it can have bold or more subtle designs, it makes a great carpet for living rooms, dining rooms and master bedrooms. Pattern styles are constructed with a loop or cut pile or combination of both loop and cut pile.
Regardless of the type of carpet you decide on, there is a never-ending range of textures, colors, styles and price points available that will satisfy everyone’s tastes. Now, and in the future, carpet will continue to be a great value for everyone that is looking for new flooring.
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