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Choosing Carpeting For Your Home
by Catherine Olivia
When selecting carpeting for your home you have many things to
consider and many options to weigh. Carpets come in a vast
array of colors and styles, textures and fibers and there are
many different qualities of carpets to choose from.
One of the first things to consider when purchasing a carpet is
how much traffic will it receive? If you have a high traffic
area, then nylon would be a good choice due to it's durability.
Nylon is also stain resistant and repels mildew. A carpet of
Olefin would also be a good choice for heavy traffic areas as
it is strong and easy to clean. Olefin is used in some
artificial sports turf. Polyester is also excellent in high
traffic areas as it is easy to clean and resists water based
stains. Polyester has the look and feel of wool, which would be
the finest quality fiber, but polyester is much less expensive
than wool. There are also some blends of the above fibers
available which are long lasting and durable. Some carpet
manufacturers supply performance rating guidelines, ask to see
these.
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.
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.
If you are looking to carpet a high traffic area, or have a
limited budget, carpet tiles are another option. Carpet tiles
can be purchased for around $1.00 per square foot. Carpet tiles
usually come in 18 inch squares and are made of a tough nylon
loop that will not unravel. They don't require padding as
normal carpeting does, although some do come with a padded
underside. Carpet tiles are an easy do-it-yourself project for
any homeowner.
The next consideration would be color and/or pattern of
carpeting. Light carpeting colors create a spacious effect,
making a room seem larger. Light color carpets of course show
soil much more easily than dark. However, most stain and soil
treatments put on carpeting today do help to prevent this
problem. Dark or dull carpet colors will absorb light giving
the room what some call a "cozy" feeling. Rugs with patterns
will make a space seem smaller. Your color choice could be
based on the paint color used on your walls. It is suggested
that if you do this, the color of the carpet be darker than the
color on the walls. Also, when choosing your carpet remember
that the carpet installed on your floor will appear darker than
the small sample you see in the store. Ask to take carpet
samples home so that you can see how they actually appear in
daylight and at night.
Please visit
http://www.isnare.com/?s=author&a=Catherine+Olivia
for more information.
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