Carpet Types

When choosing or assessing new floor coverings for your home, you need to be familiar with the different carpet types that are available in the market. Quality floor coverings can make your home a very comfortable place to be in and the right carpet types can complement any room.

One of the most popular rug types is the cut pile carpet. Cut pile floor coverings have small loops that are cut out and can last a very long time as they use durable fibers. Cut pile floor coverings can be sub-divided into three; plush, Saxony and frieze. Plush cut pile rugs are well-known for their very luxurious textures and are usually used for formal rooms. The Saxony cut pile carpet is known for having a smooth surface while having a formal look. The frieze is known for having a curly texture and is less likely to show any indents or footmarks when walked upon.

Popular carpet also includes the cut and loop pile that features a mix of cut and loop fibers to create a unique look that is excellent for decorating homes. On the other hand, level loop piles are floor coverings that are durable, consistent and even look as they use full fiber loops all the way on the surface of the carpet.

Finally, carpet also includes the multi-level loop piles. These are types of floor coverings that use full fiber loops of varying heights in order to create a look that is complex and patterned.

Carpet also ranges from the formal to the casual. Probably the most casual is the Cable. These Cable floor coverings features twisted and thick yarns.  These floor coverings are thick and soft which makes them excellent for rooms where people lie on the floor to play, read or watch television.

When it comes to settings that are more formal, carpet that are Velvet are perfect. These carpet types feature a surface that is level which is made by having the tufts of yarn cut the same length.

Carpet like the Smooth Velvet is cut several times to create a shimmer that is akin to Velvet. They are elegant and lush which make them perfect for formal rooms.

However, carpet that are plush and Velvet, tend to show tracking. Every mark tends to be seen and there are instances when tracking marks are worked into the design of the floor coverings. The designs are created by raking to make shapes that complement the decoration of the room. The raked designs can be changed as frequently as desired to create unique looks.

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