| Comfort and Color of Carpet |
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| Written by Publisher | |
| Friday, 27 June 2008 | |
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Carpets truly make a statement without saying a word. They add warmth to a room and softness beneath the feet. Here is a primer of popular carpet styles. Cut Pile * yarn stands up straight from the backing, creating a smooth, plush surface * durable and stain resistant * usually comes in solid colors * usually made with nylon fibers * works well with traditional or formal room settings Berber * big, fat bulky loops of yarn weaved into a nubby, uses multi-colored yarns or comes in pastels, dark tones or naturals * ideal for any room in your house because it limits footprints and vacuum track; offers casual or elegant look * excellent durability Velvets * fine, tip shared surface * elegant style, very formal * smooth, uniform surfaces Plush * velvety, even cut pile * shows footprints and vacuum marks but stain resistant, * beautiful, luxurious and elegant * ideal for formal areas like formal living rooms and master bedrooms. Saxonies * elegant appearance * low maintenance; resists stains * ideal for living and dining rooms * solid colors have rich appearance Frieze * type of cut pile; textured and twisted surface that comes in wool and man made fibers * durable and resilient * easy to clean; crush resistant; great for high traffic areas; hides footprints and vacuum marks Cut and Uncut Patterned Carpet * variety of surface levels * usually multi-colored * fits a variety of room settings * hides footprints Comments (0)
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