Carpet

Choosing the perfect carpet for your space says a lot about you and your personal style touches.

There are many options to consider; colour, texture, quality, and distinctive manufacturer features, all of which can vary dramatically from one manufacturer to another.

The are six basic styles of carpet, each with its own texture and performance features. You should carefully consider the space in which carpet will be installed, the foot traffic requirements, the overall quality, look and feel, and of course, your personal preferences before making any buying decisions.

 
The 6 Types of Carpet

CABLE:
Cable style carpet is constructed of thicker, typically longer yarn. This style is very comfortable underfoot and beautiful in a bedroom or living room. However, keep in mind that this style is better suited for rooms without a lot of activity. It can matte and crush with heavy foot traffic so it is not recommended for stairs, hallways and other busy areas in your home.

CUT & LOOP:
Beautiful pattern effects are created by the variation in surface textures that occurs when combining looped yarns with cut yarns. Like looped styles, these carpets are low profile and thus perform well, however, sometimes their seams are visible. Very fashionable, they're used in casual and traditional rooms and are available in many patterns including fun geometrics and formal botanicals.

FRIEZE:
Perfect for the more active areas of your home, a frieze is a cut pile style that has a very high twist level, meaning each strand of yarn is twisted so tightly that they actually curl over at the end. This creates a textured surface with a knobby appearance, and a carpet of high durability and very good wear-ability. Frieze carpets are great performers in high-traffic areas and can go anywhere in your home.

LOOPED (aka Berber):
'Berbers' are really big bulky yarns that are either produced in a level loop or multi-level loop carpet construction, and are very durable as a result of not cutting the yarn tips (you can see each individual loop). Looped carpets are ideal for casual, active family rooms and come in solid colors, berber fleck and patterns with varying levels of loops. This style is a great all-purpose carpet, a long lasting performer and very popular in homes across the country.

SAXONY:
For a traditional and elegant look, consider the beautiful Saxony style of carpet. This style has a smooth, soft, velvet plush look and a luxurious feel. Each yarn has a uniform twist and finish, making this carpet the perfect solution for a master bedroom, dining room or a formal living room. This style is not a good choice for high traffic areas or rooms with active kids. Also be aware that this style does show footprints and vacuum marks.

TEXTURED:
This is a very popular cut pile carpet that has alternating twists of yarn creating a two-tone appearance. The textured surface of this carpet does a great job of hiding footprints and vacuum marks. This carpet creates a more casual atmosphere in the room. Textured carpets are great for all areas in the home, they are ideal for today’s active families and are available in a broad range of prices.