Does choosing carpet floor make you dizzy?
Been to a flooring store lately? Notice the rows and rows of carpet samples that all look alike and sales people who can’t explain the differences? After awhile, your head starts to spin. But it doesn’t have to be this confusing. Simply Floored would like to help make it simple.
When it comes to choosing carpet, style and performance are the two most important factors (other than, price, which is directly impacted by style and performance).
Carpet styles can be divided into five primary categories: Saxony, Textured and Frieze are cut pile carpets, meaning that the tufts of yarn are cut after being threaded through the backing. Berbers are created by leaving the loops of yarn in place. Patterned carpets combine cut pile with loop yarn, or loop yarn of different heights to create distinctive patterns.
You can learn more about these different styles of carpet here. But finding the right style of carpet is only the first step. How that carpet will perform in your home (e.g., stand up to regular wear and tear including daily traffic, spills and pets) is also an important consideration. [click to continue…]
