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In The Tri-State
Carpet
As you move through life, you have more important things to worry about than the floors in your home or office. You have the worries of children, jobs and school, just to name a few. With this being the case, you should not have to worry about how your carpet is going to stand up to heavy traffic or if that stain is going to come out. You should not have to go to unnecessary lengths to protect the traffic areas in your rooms or have to cover up the floors that you anguished over choosing.
Whether you are looking for the formal elegance of a saxony, the warmth of a frieze, or the ease of maintenance of a berber; our expert sales staff can help you pick out the perfect carpet to fit your taste, lifestyle, and budget. Paired with the information in this guide, we hope that your final decision will bring you years of enjoyment.
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Carpet Terminology
Below
are some common carpet terms to help you make an educated decision:
Cut Pile : Carpet consisting of
individual strands sticking out of the backing. Generally refers to plush or
textured carpets.
Textured :
(Also called Trackless) is designed to show less
footprints and vacuum marks than plush saxonies.
Plush : (Also called Saxonies) generally have a velvety smooth surface and will show all vacuum marks and footprints. Saxony plush carpets have a more formal look than trackless.
Frieze : (Also called California Berber) textured carpet consisting of highly twisted yarns designed to hide foot traffic.
Shag : Made of cable yarns to create a deep soft pile.
Berber :
Constructed of weaving
loops of fiber throughout the backing. Some styles have level loops while others
use high and low loops to create texture and patterns.
Twist :
Cut
pile carpet strands consist of two fibers twisted together. This is rated on how
many times the fibers are twisted over a 1 inch length.
Cut & Loop : A combination of cut pile construction and loop pile
construction, often forms a geometric pattern.
Density : The proximity of one carpet strand to the next. The higher the
density, the better.
Nylon : The most popular carpet fiber, nylon is the strongest and most
resilient yarn on the market today.
Polyester
: Inherently stain and fade-resistant, often made from recycled plastics.
Polyester also maintains good color clarity.
Polypropylene : (Also called Olefin) is the most stain and
fade-resistant fiber available. This fiber is mainly used in
berbers.
Crushing : caused by both furniture and foot traffic. The weight of furniture crushes a carpet's pile. Furniture glides or protectors help to distribute the weight of the furniture from pointed "feet" that may dig into the carpet. Changing traffic patterns in a room by rearranging the furniture can help reduce crushing caused by heavy traffic patterns. Frequent vacuuming helps to raise the pile.
Static : occurs with cool temperatures and low humidity. Anti-static protection or using a humidifier will help this problem.
Shedding : most common in wool carpets. New, cut pile carpet will also shed for awhile until the loose fibers are eventually removed with the vacuum cleaner.
Pilling
:
a condition, usually caused by traffic in certain areas, where small balls of
fiber appear on the carpet's surface.
If the pilling is minimal, just clip it to
reduce the appearance. If it's extensive, call a professional.
Snagging : occurs when sharp-edged objects such as furniture, toys or pet claws snag the carpet fiber. Simply clip off the snag if the affected area is small.
Sprouting : a condition where small tufts of fiber stick out above the carpet surface. Clip the individual sprouts level with the carpet. Never pull them or you may pull other fibers in the process and further the damage.
Fuzzing : makes the carpet appear "hairy" and is generally caused by slack yarn twist or fibers breaking out of the yarn during wet cleaning or servicing. If this occurs, it needs to be sheared by a professional cleaner.
Cushion Pad
Don't
Skimp On Cushion.
Choosing the right
cushion can add years to the life of your carpet. Cushion pads range in
thicknesses
of
1/4" to 9/16" with pounds per cubic square foot of density in ranges from 4
pounds to 10 pounds.
We recommend a cushion pad of no thinner than 7/16"
thickness and no lighter than 6 pounds per cubic foot of density.
Cushion pads are also available with all sorts of extras. Some have waterproofing layers on them to help eliminate spills, others have stain protections built in, while others have odor eaters enzymes for pet stains. Stainmaster pads when paired with a stainmaster carpet will also extend the manufacturers warranty on your carpet up to 5 extra years.
Technology
Today's technology offers a consumer many different options for stain protection for their carpet. Some stain protections are built into the fibers while others are applied after production.
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