Monday, January 19, 2009

CARPETS

It can be very difficult to choose the carpet for your office or home due to all the styles you have to choose from. Lots of people prefer carpets to area rugs due to the fact they cover the entire floor.

People like the fact that carpet covers the entire floor and also rugs can be placed over carpets which compliment certain styles. Karastan rugs are very popular and can dress the room enabling you to customise to your personal choice.

Here are some of the most popular styles of carpets to help you choose which one is for you.

Plush or velvet carpets are elegant and sheik in there appearance. They are mostly used in big companies and expensive hotels where luxurious apparels are needed for that wow factor.

The Berber carpets have a level loop to lengthen the life span and normally uses thicker yarn. These type of carpets are used for informal areas like living rooms and waiting rooms, hallways due to the fact they will not show vacuum tracks or even footprints.

Saxony carpets have a tendency to shed and are easily distinguished by there level cut piles which are normally half inch in height or less. These carpets are popular for conference rooms and bedrooms.

Tipshear carpets have a unique appeal to them with both cut tips and uncut tips which can give a versatile appearance and can be used virtually anywhere.

Level loop carpets are made with tufts of yarn that are of the same height. They can withstand lots of traffic similar to Berber carpets.

Multi-level loop carpets have tufts that are of different height to give a different texture carpet yet still attractive - best for rooms that are busy.

Cut loop has an appearance which is like Tipsheer but due to the texture it is most suitable for informal places.

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