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Types of Carpet
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When you go out to look for carpeting it's best that you do some homework
first. Before you go to the store you should know a bit about the available
carpet types you're going to be presented with. Have an idea of what each of the
carpet fibers have to offer as far as durability and ability to repel stains. Most wall to wall carpet is produced of man made fibers such as olefin, nylon,
polyester, acrylic or blends of these fibers. PET is made of recycled plastic.
PET is one of the strongest man made fibers and is stain resistant.
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Acrylic carpeting is very similar to wool (wool is
considered the best carpeting available) and is sometimes called man-made wool.
It resists moisture, fading, mildew, crushing and staining but is not
recommended for high traffic areas in the home.
Nylon carpeting is popular due to it's durability. It
resists mildew, staining and soiling. Nylon carpet is recommended for all
traffic areas. It is one of the most expensive of the synthetic fibers but
cheaper than wool.
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Olefin
is a very low cost easy care material that is often used in indoor/outdoor
carpeting. Olefin is colorfast and strong and easy to clean. One drawback to
olefin is that it can be easily crushed depending on the pile. Polyester is
luxurious and durable however is not good for high traffic areas in the home.
Another consideration would be the density of the carpet. You want a high number
of fibers per square inch. A closely packed pile is an indication of a well made
carpet. Check the carpet backing closely to make sure you don't see any bare
areas.
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The two most popular types of carpeting today are loop pile and cut pile. Loop
pile has individual strands of yarn pulled through the carpet backing twice,
creating a small loop. Cut pile has the loop cut at the top, leaving tufts of
yarn that stand straight up. A cut pile carpet is generally more durable than a
looped pile carpet. Cut pile carpets come in a variety of styles such as shag,
textured, saxony and velvet or plush. Loop pile carpets would be a berber, cable
or sisal. Loop pile carpets are a good choice for high traffic areas.
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Ask to see the manufacturers performance rating guidelines on any carpet you are
interested in.
Doing your homework before you purchase goes a long way to insuring you make the
best decision. The old saying "an informed consumer is a happy consumer" hold
true.
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