If you re thinking about buying a new carpet there are a few decisions you need to make.
Which type carpet is best.
If you ve made a commitment to carpet in your home there s plenty to learn before sealing the deal.
Low pile carpet is the best carpet for high traffic areas and rooms where dirt pet hair or other messes are a concern.
When someone is wondering the different types of berber carpet for example those different types are based on the different carpet materials used in the pile.
The two main types of carpet construction are defined by the way the carpet fibers are attached to their backing.
The best carpet types for a perfectly grounded space.
May 14 2020 stephen kent johnson.
As well as choosing a colour or pattern to suit your space you ll also need to pick a type of carpet and a material.
The next distinguishing component to carpet is the material.
Wall to wall coverage that won t leave you guessing.
It s a very durable stain resistant carpeting but has a low profile and limited cushioning.
Below is a list of the different types of carpet materials.
It doesn t catch much dirt or debris and it can stand up to a lot of foot traffic without losing its initial appearance.
From hand woven wool to plush synthetics to hard wearing sisal there are plenty of materials available.
Homeadvisor s best carpet guide gives tips on how to choose carpets by type material fibers nylon thickness low pile plush durability softness and more.
Loop pile means the fibers are bent into little loops.
By lucia tonelli and kelley carter.