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Carpet is a key decorative element in the home and a major purchase. You must keep several factors in mind during your selection.
Location: You need to answer the following questions. How will the rooms be used (heavy or light traffic)? Do the rooms have direct access to the outside? Will the rooms be in direct sunlight? The rooms with heavy traffic (family room, hallways and steps) select the best carpet your budget will allow. Carpet will have a five point rating scale. The higher rating is best suitable for heavy traffic areas. A two to three rating is good for less traffic areas.
Color: The carpet color selection is a very personal choice. You will want to select a color that creates an atmosphere which is desirable for you. Light colors make the rooms appear to be larger - dark colors provides a more cozy appearance. The new stain technology makes lighter colors easy to clean and allows more decorating options. Darker colors will disguise more stains in high traffic areas.
Cost: Your budget and needs are the key elements in your carpet selection. Always try to purchase the best carpet that your budget will permit in the heavy traffic areas. Medium grade carpet will be suitable for areas such as bedrooms, guest rooms and moderate traffic. Also, please require your dealer to give you a complete cost estimate. It should include the cost for materials, pad, installation, moving of furniture, hauling away old flooring materials and any other needs required by you. Please keep in mind that good quality installation will prolong the life of carpet.
Construction: Carpet construction describes how the yarn is tufted in the backing. Cut Pile: Loops are level cut leaving individual yarns tuft. Its durability is achieved with the density of tufts and the amount of twist in the yarn. It offers a formal appearance. Saxony: Level finish, pile yarn has more twist with a less formal appearance. Textured Surface: Informal appearance and minimizes foot prints and vacuum marks. Level Loop: Loops are the same heights with a less formal appearance. A lot of the commercial carpet are referred to as level loop. Multi-Level Loop Pile: Two to three different loop heights creating a casual appearance.
Fibers: Ninety-seven percent of all carpet is synthetic fibers. Nylon: Represents two-thirds of the fibers used. It has the ability to resist soils and stains. Olefin (polypropylene): Strong, resists wear and permanent stains. Many Berbers are olefin. Polyester: Luxurious when used in thick cut pile. Good color clarity and retention. Easily cleaned and resists stains.
Quality Factors: The type of fibers and procedure utilized to construct carpet determines the performance of the carpet. Density: The pile yarn and tufts in the carpet. The higher the density the better. Twist: Winding of the yarn around itself. A tighter twist provides more durability. Heat-Set: A process that sets the twist by heat or steam; helps the yarn to hold the twist over a longer period of time. <Back to Top>
How do I select CARPET CUSHION/PAD?
A firm carpet cushion is required to form a good foundation, increasing comfort and extending carpet life by absorbing foot traffic. In most instances, the life of the carpet depends on the quality of the pad utilized. Improper selection of carpet pad can accelerate the loss of appearance, wrinkling, separation and create a breakdown of the carpet fibers. Residential cut pile, cut and loop, and high-level loop carpet requires a firm pad with a thickness of 7/16" thick. <Back to Top>
A good rule is to vacuum often in the areas that receive the heavy traffic, hallways, family rooms, steps, etc. All carpet areas should be vacuumed at least twice per week.. <Back to Top>
In most instances, carpet available has been treated with some form of stain treatment. Many spills can be removed if action is taken immediately after a spill. However, no carpet is stain proof. Blot Liquids with a dry white cloth or no print paper towels. Do Not Scrub The Area - it can create pile distortion in the affected area. Use a dry cloth or paper towels until the area is completely semi-soiled. Test Spot Cleaning Solution in an unconspicuous area to ensure any cleaning agent solution will not damage the carpet. The carpet manufacturer has printed information on how to maintain your carpet and different recommended cleaning solutions to clean different stains. Usually, you can obtain this information from your retailer. Be Patient - removal of the spill may mean repeating the same step several times.. <Back to Top>
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