| Most homes today are either fully carpeted or have | | | | The next criteria to remember while selecting a |
| at least one area that is covered by a carpet. | | | | carpet are the quality of the carpet, whether they |
| Living rooms, bedrooms and family rooms are the | | | | are synthetic, wool or natural fibers and colors - solid |
| areas that are typically covered by carpets. | | | | or patterned. Most of the carpets produced use |
| However, carpets collect dust and mites and are | | | | synthetic fibers like nylon, polypropylene, polyester, |
| known to spread allergies. To prevent this, the | | | | acrylic and blends. The natural favorite is a wool fiber |
| Carpet and Rug industry have enforced some strict | | | | carpet. You should chose your carpet depending on |
| low emitting product regulations, which are now | | | | your style, cost and what is most suitable to your |
| adapted by most manufacturers. Besides the green | | | | needs. Carpets with texture and patterns are a |
| and white label, while choosing a carpet ensure that | | | | popular choice for modern homes as they are easier |
| the carpet comes with padding below, adhesives and | | | | to maintain, minimize soil, traffic and vacuuming lines. |
| carpet cleaning products for a safer, healthy and | | | | Patterned and colored options in carpets include |
| eco-friendly environment. | | | | geometric, floral, swirls, plaid and lattice designs |
| Carpets come in many styling options, colors and | | | | among others. Patterned and textural carpets lend |
| designs. | | | | quality and sophistication to your floor and serve to |
| When choosing your carpet, there are a few things | | | | complement solid and smooth surfaces of the walls. |
| that you must keep in mind. | | | | There are several carpet construction methods that |
| The carpet should have a thick cushioning or padding | | | | you will need to choose from as well. The first of |
| that will not only reduce noise transmission between | | | | these is the cut-pile method, which produces |
| floors but also act as an insulator. The thicker the | | | | traditional Saxony carpets with a velvety looking |
| cushioning, the better is its protection, more | | | | finish. A level loop has loops at a consistent height, |
| comfortable for walking and ensures greater | | | | the perfect example of which is Berber. Next is the |
| durability. The density of the padding will vary with | | | | multi-loop, which uses two to three different levels |
| different rooms depending on the traffic intensity of | | | | of loops to give the carpet an informal feel. And |
| the rooms. Typically bedrooms have a thicker, softer | | | | lastly is the cut and loop pile, which is employed to |
| and cushier pad than the living rooms, hallways, stairs | | | | create patterns such as squares and swirls in the |
| etc. | | | | carpet. |