Sunday, March 23, 2014

Different Types Of Carpet

By Suzanne Herrman


While you probably have shopped for carpeting and know that carpeting varies in appearance and color, you might be surprised to discover how many different kinds of rugs and carpeting actually exist. There are many ways to produce this product and many materials that can be used in its construction, so here are a few facts about carpet types and materials.

Woven carpeting is a common type of carpeting and it can be either Berber or plush. Plush carpeting is also known as cut pile carpeting. Berber is not cut and is instead a looped carpet, and there are also carpets that are a combination of cut and looped. Tufted carpet is the most common method used to produce carpet, and this process involves having the carpet pile injected into the backing material. This backing material is then attached to a second backing material.

While the woven and tufted carpet production types make up the bulk of the market, there are certainly other methods. Many restaurants, hotels or large commercial businesses will use needlefelt carpet because of the very high level of durability. Knotted carpets also are fairly common, and Oriental rugs are a type of handmade knotted carpeting. If you enjoy crafting, you also can create your own special type of rug, which is known as a hooked rug. Most craft stores have rug hooking kits and supplies, and these rugs can be a fun accent to a room.

Historically, wool has been a top source of fiber for the production of carpets and rugs. Since the development of synthetic fibers, such as Nylon, carpets often are creating using these fibers instead. Nylon is the most readily used, by you definitely can find carpets produced out of substances such as polyester, acrylic and other types of thermoplastic such as polypropylene. Wool-blends also are used to make carpet and this is a mix of a synthetic material and natural wool to create a highly durable fiber.

Of course, underneath that carpeting, you will find padding. Padding is important because it absorbs the impact of every step you and your family take and helps to preserve your carpet. It also makes all of those steps more comfortable. There is great debate about which type of padding is best, but typically the pads are made out of urethane foam, bonded urethane or some type of rubber. Each has its advantages and disadvantages, so it is wise to do some research about the type of padding that works best with the type of carpet you are buying.

Whether your carpet is wool or polyester, knotted or woven, it all needs to be vacuumed at least once each week, and you will need to schedule a professional cleaning every year. The Environmental Protection Agency actually recommends having a carpet cleaning service come in every six months to ensure that toxins such as fungi, mold, viruses and dust mites are completely removed. Your carpet cleaner in Denham Springs, Prairieville or Baton Rouge can provide this service as well as upholstery cleaning, tile and grout cleaning and stain removal services.




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