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carpet
Carpet brings warmth, texture, and acoustic comfort to any room. Available in a wide range of fibers, constructions, and pile heights, it can define a space, mute sound, and create a cozy underfoot experience.
Key types
Loop pile: Durable and low-maintenance, good for high-traffic areas. Includes Berber styles.
Cut pile: Plush and soft; ranges from casual to luxurious. Variations include Saxony, Frieze, and Velvet.
Cut-and-loop: Combines patterns and texture for visual interest and hides footprints and vacuum marks.
Flatweave: Thin and durable, suitable for casual rooms and layered looks with rugs.
Common fibers
Nylon: Durable, stain-resistant when treated, good for busy households and commercial spaces.
Polyester: Soft and colorfast with good stain resistance; less resilient under heavy traffic.
Olefin (polypropylene): Moisture- and stain-resistant, cost-effective for basements and outdoor spaces.
Wool: Natural, resilient, and flame-resistant with rich texture and longevity; requires more care and investment.
Blends: Combine properties to balance performance, softness, and cost.
Considerations for selection
Room use: High-traffic zones need durable fibers and lower pile; bedrooms can favor softer, higher pile.
Stain resistance: Look for stain treatments or inherently stain-resistant fibers; consider color and pattern to conceal wear.
Cushion and padding: Proper underlay improves comfort, insulation, and longevity. Thicker, denser pad for comfort; firmer pad for dimensional stability
carpet
Carpet brings warmth, texture, and acoustic comfort to any room. Available in a wide range of fibers, constructions, and pile heights, it can define a space, mute sound, and create a cozy underfoot experience.
Key types
Loop pile: Durable and low-maintenance, good for high-traffic areas. Includes Berber styles.
Cut pile: Plush and soft; ranges from casual to luxurious. Variations include Saxony, Frieze, and Velvet.
Cut-and-loop: Combines patterns and texture for visual interest and hides footprints and vacuum marks.
Flatweave: Thin and durable, suitable for casual rooms and layered looks with rugs.
Common fibers
Nylon: Durable, stain-resistant when treated, good for busy households and commercial spaces.
Polyester: Soft and colorfast with good stain resistance; less resilient under heavy traffic.
Olefin (polypropylene): Moisture- and stain-resistant, cost-effective for basements and outdoor spaces.
Wool: Natural, resilient, and flame-resistant with rich texture and longevity; requires more care and investment.
Blends: Combine properties to balance performance, softness, and cost.
Considerations for selection
Room use: High-traffic zones need durable fibers and lower pile; bedrooms can favor softer, higher pile.
Stain resistance: Look for stain treatments or inherently stain-resistant fibers; consider color and pattern to conceal wear.
Cushion and padding: Proper underlay improves comfort, insulation, and longevity. Thicker, denser pad for comfort; firmer pad for dimensional stability