Carpet flooring provides warmth and
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Carpeting
Selection and General Carpet Advice (page 2) |
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Construction:
Textures and patterns
Carpet
construction - Describes how
the yarn is "tufted" or locked
into a backing. The method used in tufting
affects its texture and ultimately, the
long-term durability and appearance of
the carpet.
Cut pile
Loops
are cut, leaving individual yarn tufts.
Still one of today's most popular constructions,
its durability is achieved with factors
including the type of fiber, density of
tufts, and the amount of twist in the
yarn.
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Plush
/ Velvet
Smooth, level surfaces;
formal atmosphere, "velvet." |
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Saxony
Smooth level finish, but pile yarns
have more twist so that the yarn
ends are visible and create a less
formal look.
Minimizes foot prints. |
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Frieze
In this cut pile, the yarns are
extremely twisted, forming a "curly"
textured surface. This informal
look also minimizes foot prints
and vacuum marks. |
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Level
loop
Loops are the same height, creating
an informal look. |
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Multi-level
loop pile
Usually has two to three different
loop heights to create pattern effects.
Provides good durability and a more
casual look. |
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Cut and
loop pile
Combination of cut and looped yarns.
Provides variety of surface textures,
including sculptured effects of
squares, chevrons, swirls, etc. |
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