With a large number of carpets in the market choosing the best carpet flooring for your home could be a challenging task. That’s why we provided answers to frequently asked questions about carpets and installation.
What Is A Woven Carpet And How Does It Differ From Tufted Carpet?
Woven carpets are made by the traditional method on a loom. In this method, Each piece of coloured yarn is individually woven into place, so woven carpets are capable of producing intricate patterns. The result is excellent durability and colour retention.
Tufted carpets are made by a machine. The primary and secondary backings are stitched together using an adhesive. Thus, tufted carpets are cheaper than woven carpets.
How Does Colour Affect Carpet Performance?
Darker and multi-colour shades hide the soil better and are suitable for high traffic areas. Lighter shades will show more soil and hence require more cleaning and maintenance.
What Is A Corn-Based Carpet Fiber?
It’s a bio-based fibre made partially from corn sugar. It combines durability with permanent engineered-in stain protection that won’t wash or wear off as well as environmental benefits such as reduction in energy consumption and in greenhouse gas emissions versus petroleum-based carpet fibre.
What Is Trackless Carpet?
A trackless carpet usually refers to a textured Saxony carpet that thanks to its special construction hides traffic patterns.
Can I Put Carpet Over Carpet?
Yes, it’s possible to put carpet over an existing one without sacrificing style or the resale value of your home. This is a simple method of updating the appearance of your room which doesn’t require investing a lot of money.
What Is The Difference Between The High Pile And Low Pile Carpet?
The fibres of a high pile carpet are tall and elongated, with a lower density, on the contrary, the fibres that make up a low pile carpet are shorter and more tightly packed together, creating a smoother, flatter appearance.
How Can I Avoid Permanent Indentations?
Your carpet’s fibres may compress due to high foot traffic or heavy furniture. Rotating furniture may help to reduce indentation.
What Can I Do About Static Shock?
When the room’s relative humidity is very low, a static charge may be built up in the carpet as you walk on it. Increasing the relative humidity of the room using a humidifier may help in these circumstances.
When I Walk On Carpet After Installation?
Once your carpet is installed, you can walk on it as soon as you like. Indeed, some professionals recommend walking on the carpet as soon as it’s installed. In this way, the carpet will press into the sub-flooring and stick better.
We’ve offered answers to some of the most frequently asked carpet questions here. If you have further questions, feel free to visit us and speak with one of our associates personally.
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