jeudi 23 janvier 2014

Deciding Which Type Of Carpet To Purchase

By Suzanne Herrman


There are many reasons why people enjoy having carpeting installed in their home. Carpeting adds warmth and ambiance to a room and is softer for children and pets. If you are in the market for some new carpeting, here is information about different types of carpeting and which type might be best for you.

Carpeting, like most other types of flooring, isn't inexpensive, and to get your money's worth, you definitely want to find the best possible carpet that will fit within your budget. Wool is a highly durable choice, but this natural fiber comes with a higher price tag. Nylon is a less expensive option and although it can be easy to stain, many nylon carpets are treated so that they are stain resistant. Nylon is highly durable, though, when it comes to rooms with high traffic so it can be an excellent choice.

Less costly than nylon and wool is polyester, and this is a commonly used synthetic material. It is durable and stain resistant, and also usually has been treated to make it even more difficult to stain. While these are three of the top materials used for carpeting, there are certainly others that are less common which you might want to research.

Aside from the materials, there are many different styles of carpeting to consider. In general, there are cut pile carpets and loop pile carpets. This just means that the ends have been cut or are looped. Sometimes you will find a combination of both cut and loop. The cut pile carpets include Saxony, textured Saxony and Frieze, the latter of these three also is known as shag carpeting which has seen a bit of resurgence since its heyday in the 1970s. This can be a good option for child's room or playroom, but you do need to have a heavy-duty type of vacuum for shag carpets. The loop pile carpeting typically has a bit more texture and also tends to be more durable that cut pile.

Before you head out to your favorite carpet store, there are a few things to think about. You need to set a budget and also think about the general amount of traffic that the room to be carpeted will have. You also need to think about the probability of stains, which definitely can occur in a high traffic room, especially if children, dogs or cats are in the mix.

No matter what type of carpet you purchase, proper maintenance is very important as it will ensure that you get the most out of your purchase. Not only do you need to vacuum at least once each week, you also need to hire professional Denham Springs carpet cleaners, Prairieville carpet cleaners or a Baton Rouge carpet cleaning service. Deep cleaning needs to happen at least one time during the year, and with many types of carpeting, professional cleaning is recommended twice each year. This is especially true in homes with kids, animals or those with asthma and allergies.




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