Choosing the right carpet is an undertaking that involves lots of research and careful thought. Today when you visit a carpet retailer or the model home at your favorite builder you have decisions to make and some factors to carefully consider in choosing a quality carpet.
Looking for proper information can be quite daunting and the first step is to check out the fibers and construction or makeup of a carpet that is going to stand the test of time. It is important to know that you can stick to your budget and still have a quality piece of fabric to last a good part of a lifetime.
There are three main types of yarn that goes into the process of manufacturing a carpet. One is nylon, polyester and olefin (another name for olefin is polypropylene). Usually Olefin is used in a commercial construction looped pile carpet that is used mainly for high traffic areas and comes with a very short and dense construction used in industrial, institutional and commercial settings.
The nylon fiber is by far the winner in the durability factor when it boils down to wear and tear and the breaking down of fibers over time. Nylon resists matting of the fibers when formed in a dense construction and a high twist count. It is a no brainer when it comes to fibre selection.
Berber carpets do not stand up to traffic very well and also will tend to fall apart at the seams and with pets in the mix you typically will have a disaster, whereas the typical tufted yarn like a hard twist will give you years of wear and the eye appeal of a very good looking carpet that will perform year after year after year.
The biggest factor will be the density nevertheless and of course keep in mind that the "feel" will give you sense of whether the carpet has some retention or "bounce" to give a look of revival after vacuuming. It is important to note salespeople sometimes do not understand how a carpet wears and will only see the beautiful appearance when new and not when it is 2, 3, 4 or 5 years of wear and tear and not performing at all, so be diligent in your fibre construction research. - 15615
Looking for proper information can be quite daunting and the first step is to check out the fibers and construction or makeup of a carpet that is going to stand the test of time. It is important to know that you can stick to your budget and still have a quality piece of fabric to last a good part of a lifetime.
There are three main types of yarn that goes into the process of manufacturing a carpet. One is nylon, polyester and olefin (another name for olefin is polypropylene). Usually Olefin is used in a commercial construction looped pile carpet that is used mainly for high traffic areas and comes with a very short and dense construction used in industrial, institutional and commercial settings.
The nylon fiber is by far the winner in the durability factor when it boils down to wear and tear and the breaking down of fibers over time. Nylon resists matting of the fibers when formed in a dense construction and a high twist count. It is a no brainer when it comes to fibre selection.
Berber carpets do not stand up to traffic very well and also will tend to fall apart at the seams and with pets in the mix you typically will have a disaster, whereas the typical tufted yarn like a hard twist will give you years of wear and the eye appeal of a very good looking carpet that will perform year after year after year.
The biggest factor will be the density nevertheless and of course keep in mind that the "feel" will give you sense of whether the carpet has some retention or "bounce" to give a look of revival after vacuuming. It is important to note salespeople sometimes do not understand how a carpet wears and will only see the beautiful appearance when new and not when it is 2, 3, 4 or 5 years of wear and tear and not performing at all, so be diligent in your fibre construction research. - 15615
About the Author:
Kal is a seasoned carpet repair specialist for over 32 years repairing carpets in custom built homes by Minto, Costain and Campeau and now runs his own business as The Rug Repairman where in 2006 was voted Ottawas Best Carpet Cleaner by A Channel Television Viewers. Kal offers a premium quality carpet cleaning service to his clients.
