The
Basics
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Saxony: A velvet plush look with a luxurious feel.
Has a uniform twist and finish. Footprints and vacuum marks
may be visible. Beautiful look for a master bedroom or
formal living room.
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Saxony |
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Textured: Very popular cut pile carpet that has
alternating twists of yarn creating a two-tone appearance.
This construction helps in hiding footprints and vacuum
marks. Available in a broad price range and is great for
all areas.
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| Frieze: Cut
pile carpet with a very high twist level. Great performance
in high traffic areas and is available in various pile
heights creating different looks. |
Frieze |
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| Cable: Constructed
of a thicker, typically longer yarn. Beautiful and comfortable
underfoot, yet it may matte or crush in high traffic areas.
Nice for a bedroom or living room.
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| Cut & Loop: Combination
of cut and looped yarns that create pattern effects by
the variation in surface textures. Great for high traffic
areas and a nice addition to any room.
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| Looped: A
long lasting performer sometimes referred to as a "berber".
Durability is the result of not cutting the yarn tips.
May be able to see seams. Great for family room. Comes
in solid colors, berber fleck and patterns with varying
levels of loops.
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Looped |
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 Textured Style
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 Cut
and Loop Style
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 Looped |
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 Frieze |
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Quality Construction and Fiber
- Thicker is not always better. Be sure to look at
the construction of the carpet.
- You want a tight twist in each yarn, not loose
and frayed at the end.
- You also want a firm, dense pile. To check
a carpet's density, bend a corner of the carpet
and see how much of the backing shows. The more
backing that shows, the less dense and durable
the carpet.
- Almost 75% of today's carpet is made of nylon. Nylon
is the leader in:
- appearance retention
- fade & heat resistance
- soil & stain resistance
- color & styling
- Highest performing nylon is Type 6.6 which has a
tighter molecular construction making the carpet more
resistant to stain penetration.
- Other fiber options are:
- Polyester
- Polypropylene
- Wool
Stain Protection and Warranties
- As you go up in quality the stain protection and
warranty levels increase. Be sure to ask your design
consultant to explain to you what is included in the
products you are considering. Many fiber manufacturers
offer stain protection and warranties that will extend
the life of your carpet.
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