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Carpet, Tile & Floor Covering
2010-12-01 11:33:00
Benefits of different carpet construction
Question: I have read nearly every column you guys have written. Some time back, you covered the different types of carpet construction, but I don’t think you ever mentioned what the benefits are of one type over another. Can you provide any information on this?
Answer: Yes. Thank you for your nice comment. As you might remember, there are seven main types of carpet textures.
The benefits of each are as follows:
•Textured Plush
The textured plush carpet is one of the most decoratively versatile cut-pile carpets. Its textured surface helps hide footprints, and vacuum marks, becoming the preferred style for busy households.
•Frieze
Frieze is a modification of the textured in which there is so much twist to the fiber that it curls. It has become one of the leading styles because it inherently wears better because of the tight twist and hides footprints and traffic patterns because each of the fibers are going in different directions.
•Saxony
The Saxony carpet has a refined
cut-pile surface, creating a smooth, soft finish. This style definitely carries an element of elegance and goes great with traditional interiors. Decoratively, it also shows subtle highlights and accents.
•Berber Loop-Pile
The Berber Loop-Pile carpet has a rugged, wool-like surface and look to it. With its hand-crafted appearance, it lends a sense of warmth and personal atmosphere to a room. The tight loop texture helps to hide footprints and vacuum marks. It is an ideal choice for contemporary to country cottage furnishings.
•Berber Cut-Pile
A newer form of Berber carpet, it adds a thick, plush feel while maintaining the color and traditional of the Loop-Pile Berbers. This is a very versatile carpet for decoration, and ideal for casual rooms. It has subtle color flecks that also help to hide dirt and soil that appear between cleanings.
•Cut/Loop
A mix between a Cut-Pile and a Loop-Pile carpet, this carpet adds the textures of both types. With multicolor effects, it looks great between cleanings even after it is soiled or stained.
•Commercial/Mainstreet
This carpet is engineered for extremely high use areas. It has a variety of colors and styles to blend with any decor.
