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Wool Pile Carpet

How do I remove a stain from a pure wool carpet?

I have spilt coffee on my mums pure wool carpet and need to get the stain out. If I scrub it it just removes the pile??

This is WOOL, thus only use items that have been approved for wool. Water based products would not be good for the wool. I would recommend using a dry product like Capture. This is approved for Wool Carpets and works very good without damaging the fibers.

A Wool Carpet, 1925 $34.99 Franz Arthur Bischoff A Wool Carpet, 1925 - Giclee Print

Pile Carpet Depicting Horses and Riders, Fallow Deer and Griffins $34.99 Pile Carpet Depicting Horses and Riders, Fallow Deer and Griffins - Giclee Print

Pile Carpet Depicting Horses, Riders, Fallow Deer and Griffins $34.99 Pile Carpet Depicting Horses, Riders, Fallow Deer and Griffins - Giclee Print

A Circular Wool Carpet, Circa 1925 $34.99 Franz Arthur Bischoff A Circular Wool Carpet, Circa 1925 - Giclee Print

Blossom Tufted Pile Rug by Thomas Paul $351 The Thomas Paul Blossom Tufted Pile Rug combines unique and innovative style with quality production. Thomas Paul's concept is simple. The design concept is to mix unrelated historic design styles such as art nouveau, '60s pop art, '70s minimalism, 18th century baroque and reinterpret these disparate periods into a unique style with a coordinated color palette that works with today's interiors. The Blossom Tufted Pile Rug features hand-tufted New Zealand wool. Thomas Paul was born and raised in New York City. After working as a colorist and designer for a silk mill, in 2001, Thomas Paul launched his own designer line that began as a pillow collection. Throughout the last decade, Thomas Paul's home accessories line has expanded to include tabletop, stationary, rugs, totes and lighting. Thomas Paul patterns have become renowned within the interior design community as fun, fresh accents for completing modern and traditional motifs. Thomas Paul Rugs are brought to you by Chandra Rugs. The Thomas Paul Blossom Tufted Pile Rug is available with the following: Included Features: High quality, New Zealand wool. Hand-tufted pile. Traffic Meter Level 4. Made in India.Designed by Thomas Paul.Options: Color: Chocolate (shown), or Persimmon. Size: 2' 6 x 8', 3' x 5', 5' x 8', 8' Round (shown), or 8' x 11'. Please Note: Some difference in color, size or shape is consistent with the nature of handmade rugs and does not reflect a defect in the product. Shedding is part of the natural wear-in process and is also characteristic of fine wool. Regular vacuuming is a carpet's best friend. A suction only canister vacuum is best, if not available set the vacuum so the brush is farthest away from the surface of the carpet to prevent excess pilling and fuzzing on loop piles. Blot spills immediately with a clean, absorbant cloth. Scoop up solids. Clean regularly by a certified professional cleaner. Shipping: This item ships in approximately 2 business days.

Buds Tufted Pile Rug by Thomas Paul $351 The Thomas Paul Buds Tufted Pile Rug combines unique and innovative style with quality production. Thomas Paul's concept is simple. The design concept is to mix unrelated historic design styles such as art nouveau, '60s pop art, '70s minimalism, 18th century baroque and reinterpret these disparate periods into a unique style with a coordinated color palette that works with today's interiors. The Buds Tufted Pile Rug features hand tufted New Zealand wool. Thomas Paul was born and raised in New York City. After working as a colorist and designer for a silk mill, in 2001, Thomas Paul launched his own designer line that began as a pillow collection. Throughout the last decade, Thomas Paul's home accessories line has expanded to include tabletop, stationary, rugs, totes and lighting. Thomas Paul patterns have become renowned within the interior design community as fun, fresh accents for completing modern and traditional motifs. Thomas Paul Rugs are brought to you by Chandra Rugs. The Thomas Paul Buds Tufted Pile Rug is available with the following: Included Features:High Quality New Zealand wool.Hand-Tufted.Traffic Meter Level 4.Made in India. Designed by Thomas Paul.Options:Color: Brown and Orange, or Green and Dove (shown).Size: 3' x 5', 5' x 8', 8' Round, or 8' x 11'. Please Note: Some difference in color, size or shape is consistent with the nature of handmade rugs and does not reflect a defect in the product. Shedding is part of the natural wear-in process and is also characteristic of fine wool. Regular vacuuming is a carpet's best friend. A suction only canister vacuum is best, if not available set the vacuum so the brush is farthest away from the surface of the carpet to prevent excess pilling and fuzzing on loop piles. Blot spills immediately with a clean, absorbant cloth. Scoop up solids.Clean regularly by a certified professional cleaner.Shipping: This item ships in approximately 2 business days.

Coral Tufted Pile Rug by Thomas Paul $351 The Thomas Paul Coral Tufted Pile Rug combines unique and innovative style with quality production. Thomas Paul's concept is simple. The design concept is to mix unrelated historic design styles such as art nouveau, '60s pop art, '70s minimalism, 18th century baroque and reinterpret these disparate periods into a unique style with a coordinated color palatte that works with today's interiors. The Coral Tufted Pile Rug features Brown and Cream New Zealand wool. Thomas Paul was born and raised in New York City. After working as a colorist and designer for a silk mill, in 2001, Thomas Paul launched his own designer line that began as a pillow collection. Throughout the last decade, Thomas Paul's home accessories line has expanded to include tabletop, stationary, rugs, totes and lighting. Thomas Paul patterns have become renowned within the interior design community as fun, fresh accents for completing modern and traditional motifs. Thomas Paul Rugs are brought to you by Chandra Rugs. The Thomas Paul Coral Tufted Pile Rug is available with the following: Included Features:High Quality New Zealand wool.Hand-Tufted.Traffic Meter Level 4.Made in India. Designed by Thomas Paul.Options:Size: 2' 6 x 8', 3' x 5', 5' x 8', 8' Round (shown), or 8' x 11'. Please Note: Some difference in color, size or shape is consistent with the nature of handmade rugs and does not reflect a defect in the product. Shedding is part of the natural wear-in process and is also characteristic of fine wool. Regular vacuuming is a carpet's best friend. A suction only canister vacuum is best, if not available set the vacuum so the brush is farthest away from the surface of the carpet to prevent excess pilling and fuzzing on loop piles. Blot spills immediately with a clean, absorbant cloth. Scoop up solids.Clean regularly by a certified professional cleaner.Shipping: This item ships in approximately 2 business days.

Damask Tufted Pile Rug by Thomas Paul $351 The Thomas Paul Damask Tufted Pile Rug combines unique and innovative style with quality production. Thomas Paul's concept is simple. The design concept is to mix unrelated historic design styles such as art nouveau, 60's pop art, 70's minimalism, 18th century baroque and reinterpret these disparate periods into a unique style with a coordinated color palatte that works with today's interiors. The Damask Tufted Pile Rug features New Zealand wool. Thomas Paul was born and raised in New York City. After working as a colorist and designer for a silk mill, in 2001, Thomas Paul launched his own designer line that began as a pillow collection. Throughout the last decade, Thomas Paul's home accessories line has expanded to include tabletop, stationary, rugs, totes and lighting. Thomas Paul patterns have become renowned within the interior design community as fun, fresh accents for completing modern and traditional motifs. Thomas Paul Rugs are brought to you by Chandra Rugs. The Thomas Paul Damask Tufted Pile Rug is available with the following: Included Features:High Quality New Zealand wool.Hand-Tufted.Traffic Meter Level 4.Made in India. Designed by Thomas Paul.Options:Color: Brown and Cream, Ebony and Cream, or Powder and Cream (shown).Size: 2' 6 x 8', 3' x 5', 5' x 8', 8' Round (shown), or 8' x 11'. Please Note: Some difference in color, size or shape is consistant with the nature of handmade rugs and does not reflect a defect in the product. Shedding is part of the natural wear-in process and is also characteristic of fine wool. Regular vacuuming is a carpet's best friend. A suction only canister vacuum is best, if not available set the vacuum so the brush is farthest away from the surface of the carpet to prevent excess pilling and fuzzing on loop piles. Blot spills immediately with a clean,absorbant cloth. Scoop up solids.Clean regularly by a certified professional cleaner.Shipping: This item ships in approximately 2 business days.

Feather Tufted Pile Rug by Thomas Paul $351 The Thomas Paul Feather Tufted Pile Rug combines unique and innovative style with quality production. Thomas Paul's concept is simple. The design concept is to mix unrelated historic design styles such as art nouveau, 60's pop art, 70's minimalism, 18th century baroque and reinterpret these disparate periods into a unique style with a coordinated color palatte that works with today's interiors. The Feather Tufted Pile Rug features New Zealand wool. Thomas Paul was born and raised in New York City. After working as a colorist and designer for a silk mill, in 2001, Thomas Paul launched his own designer line that began as a pillow collection. Throughout the last decade, Thomas Paul's home accessories line has expanded to include tabletop, stationary, rugs, totes and lighting. Thomas Paul patterns have become renowned within the interior design community as fun, fresh accents for completing modern and traditional motifs. Thomas Paul Rugs are brought to you by Chandra Rugs. The Thomas Paul Feather Tufted Pile Rug is available with the following: Included Features:High Quality New Zealand wool.Hand-Tufted.Traffic Meter Level 4.Made in India.Designed by Thomas Paul. Options:Size: 2' 6 x 8', 3' x 5', 5' x 8', 8' Round (shown), or 8' x 11'. Please Note: Some difference in color, size or shape is consistant with the nature of handmade rugs and does not reflect a defect in the product. Shedding is part of the natural wear-in process and is also characteristic of fine wool. Regular vacuuming is a carpet's best friend. A suction only canister vacuum is best, if not available set the vacuum so the brush is farthest away from the surface of the carpet to prevent excess pilling and fuzzing on loop piles. Blot spills immediately with a clean,absorbant cloth. Scoop up solids. Clean regularly by a certified professional cleaner.Shipping: This item ships in approximately 2 business days.

Flora Tufted Pile Rug by Thomas Paul $351 The Thomas Paul Flora Tufted Pile Rug combines unique and innovative style with quality production. Thomas Paul's concept is simple. The design concept is to mix unrelated historic design styles such as art nouveau, 60's pop art, 70's minimalism, 18th century baroque and reinterpret these disparate periods into a unique style with a coordinated color palatte that works with today's interiors. The Flora Tufted Pile Rug features New Zealand wool. Thomas Paul was born and raised in New York City. After working as a colorist and designer for a silk mill, in 2001, Thomas Paul launched his own designer line that began as a pillow collection. Throughout the last decade, Thomas Paul's home accessories line has expanded to include tabletop, stationary, rugs, totes and lighting. Thomas Paul patterns have become renowned within the interior design community as fun, fresh accents for completing modern and traditional motifs. Thomas Paul Rugs are brought to you by Chandra Rugs. The Thomas Paul Flora Tufted Pile Rug is available with the following: Included Features:High Quality New Zealand wool.Hand-Tufted.Traffic Meter Level 4.Made in India. Designed by Thomas Paul.Options:Color: Chocolate-Aqua and Green, or Chocolate-Smoke and Lilac (shown).Size: 2' 6 x 8', 3' x 5', 5' x 8', 8' Round (shown), or 8' x 11'. Please Note: Some difference in color, size or shape is consistant with the nature of handmade rugs and does not reflect a defect in the product. Shedding is part of the natural wear-in process and is also characteristic of fine wool. Regular vacuuming is a carpet's best friend. A suction only canister vacuum is best, if not available set the vacuum so the brush is farthest away from the surface of the carpet to prevent excess pilling and fuzzing on loop piles. Blot spills immediately with a clean,absorbant cloth. Scoop up solids.Clean regularly by a certified professional cleaner.Shipping: This item ships in approximately 2 business days.

Goldfinch Tufted Pile Rug by Thomas Paul $351 The Thomas Paul Goldfinch Tufted Pile Rug combines unique and innovative style with quality production. Thomas Paul's concept is simple. The design concept is to mix unrelated historic design styles such as art nouveau, 60's pop art, 70's minimalism, 18th century baroque and reinterpret these disparate periods into a unique style with a coordinated color palatte that works with today's interiors. The Goldfinch Tufted Pile Rug features New Zealand wool. Thomas Paul was born and raised in New York City. After working as a colorist and designer for a silk mill, in 2001, Thomas Paul launched his own designer line that began as a pillow collection. Throughout the last decade, Thomas Paul's home accessories line has expanded to include tabletop, stationary, rugs, totes and lighting. Thomas Paul patterns have become renowned within the interior design community as fun, fresh accents for completing modern and traditional motifs. Thomas Paul Rugs are brought to you by Chandra Rugs. The Thomas Paul Goldfinch Tufted Pile Rug is available with the following: Included Features:High Quality New Zealand wool.Hand-Tufted.Traffic Meter Level 4.Made in India. Designed by Thomas Paul.Options:Color: Chocolate-Aqua and Green (shown), or Chocolate-Taupe and Persimmon.Size: 2' 6 x 8', 3' x 5', 5' x 8', 8' Round (shown), or 8' x 11'. Please Note: Some difference in color, size or shape is consistant with the nature of handmade rugs and does not reflect a defect in the product. Shedding is part of the natural wear-in process and is also characteristic of fine wool. Regular vacuuming is a carpet's best friend. A suction only canister vacuum is best, if not available set the vacuum so the brush is farthest away from the surface of the carpet to prevent excess pilling and fuzzing on loop piles. Blot spills immediately with a clean,absorbant cloth. Scoop up solids.Clean regularly by a certified professional cleaner.Shipping: This item ships in approximately 2 business days.

Lovebirds Tufted Pile Rug by Thomas Paul $351 The Thomas Paul Lovebirds Tufted Pile Rug combines unique and innovative style with quality production. Thomas Paul's concept is simple. The design concept is to mix unrelated historic design styles such as art nouveau, 60's pop art, 70's minimalism, 18th century baroque and reinterpret these disparate periods into a unique style with a coordinated color palatte that works with today's interiors. The Lovebirds Tufted Pile Rug features New Zealand wool. Thomas Paul was born and raised in New York City. After working as a colorist and designer for a silk mill, in 2001, Thomas Paul launched his own designer line that began as a pillow collection. Throughout the last decade, Thomas Paul's home accessories line has expanded to include tabletop, stationary, rugs, totes and lighting. Thomas Paul patterns have become renowned within the interior design community as fun, fresh accents for completing modern and traditional motifs. Thomas Paul Rugs are brought to you by Chandra Rugs. The Thomas Paul Lovebirds Tufted Pile Rug is available with the following: Included Features:High Quality New Zealand wool.Hand-Tufted.Traffic Meter Level 4.Made in India. Designed by Thomas Paul.Options:Size: 3' x 5', 5' x 8', or 8' x 11'. Please Note: Some difference in color, size or shape is consistant with the nature of handmade rugs and does not reflect a defect in the product. Shedding is part of the natural wear-in process and is also characteristic of fine wool. Regular vacuuming is a carpet's best friend. A suction only canister vacuum is best, if not available set the vacuum so the brush is farthest away from the surface of the carpet to prevent excess pilling and fuzzing on loop piles. Blot spills immediately with a clean,absorbant cloth. Scoop up solids.Clean regularly by a certified professional cleaner.Shipping: This item ships in approximately 2 business days.

Parasols Tufted Pile Rug by Thomas Paul $351 The Thomas Paul Parasols Tufted Pile Rug combines unique and innovative style with quality production. Thomas Paul's concept is simple. The design concept is to mix unrelated historic design styles such as art nouveau, 60's pop art, 70's minimalism, 18th century baroque and reinterpret these disparate periods into a unique style with a coordinated color palatte that works with today's interiors. The Parasols Tufted Pile Rug features New Zealand wool. Thomas Paul was born and raised in New York City. After working as a colorist and designer for a silk mill, in 2001, Thomas Paul launched his own designer line that began as a pillow collection. Throughout the last decade, Thomas Paul's home accessories line has expanded to include tabletop, stationary, rugs, totes and lighting. Thomas Paul patterns have become renowned within the interior design community as fun, fresh accents for completing modern and traditional motifs. Thomas Paul Rugs are brought to you by Chandra Rugs. The Thomas Paul Parasols Tufted Pile Rug is available with the following: Included Features:High Quality New Zealand wool.Hand-Tufted.Traffic Meter Level 4.Made in India. Designed by Thomas Paul.Options:Color: Chocolate-Aqua and Green, Chocolate-Taupe and Persimmon (shown), or Dove-Gold and Corn.Size: 2' 6 x 8', 3' x 5', 5' x 8', 8' Round (shown), or 8' x 11'. Please Note: Some difference in color, size or shape is consistant with the nature of handmade rugs and does not reflect a defect in the product. Shedding is part of the natural wear-in process and is also characteristic of fine wool. Regular vacuuming is a carpet's best friend. A suction only canister vacuum is best, if not available set the vacuum so the brush is farthest away from the surface of the carpet to prevent excess pilling and fuzzing on loop piles. Blot spills immediately with a clean,absorbant cloth. Scoop up solids.Clean regularly by a certified professional cleaner.Shipping: This item ships in approximately 2 business days.

Robin Tufted Pile Rug by Thomas Paul $351 The Thomas Paul Robin Tufted Pile Rug combines unique and innovative style with quality production. Thomas Paul's concept is simple. The design concept is to mix unrelated historic design styles such as art nouveau, 60's pop art, 70's minimalism, 18th century baroque and reinterpret these disparate periods into a unique style with a coordinated color palatte that works with today's interiors. The Robin Tufted Pile Rug features New Zealand wool. Thomas Paul was born and raised in New York City. After working as a colorist and designer for a silk mill, in 2001, Thomas Paul launched his own designer line that began as a pillow collection. Throughout the last decade, Thomas Paul's home accessories line has expanded to include tabletop, stationary, rugs, totes and lighting. Thomas Paul patterns have become renowned within the interior design community as fun, fresh accents for completing modern and traditional motifs. Thomas Paul Rugs are brought to you by Chandra Rugs. The Thomas Paul Robin Tufted Pile Rug is available with the following: Included Features:High Quality New Zealand wool.Hand-Tufted.Traffic Meter Level 4.Made in India. Designed by Thomas Paul.Options:Size: 3' x 5', 5' x 8', or 8' x 11'. Please Note: Some difference in color, size or shape is consistant with the nature of handmade rugs and does not reflect a defect in the product. Shedding is part of the natural wear-in process and is also characteristic of fine wool. Regular vacuuming is a carpet's best friend. A suction only canister vacuum is best, if not available set the vacuum so the brush is farthest away from the surface of the carpet to prevent excess pilling and fuzzing on loop piles. Blot spills immediately with a clean,absorbant cloth. Scoop up solids.Clean regularly by a certified professional cleaner.Shipping: This item ships in approximately 2 business days.

Seed Tufted Pile Rug by Thomas Paul $351 The Thomas Paul Seed Tufted Pile Rug combines unique and innovative style with quality production. Thomas Paul's concept is simple. The design concept is to mix unrelated historic design styles such as art nouveau, 60's pop art, 70's minimalism, 18th century baroque and reinterpret these disparate periods into a unique style with a coordinated color palatte that works with today's interiors. The Seed Tufted Pile Rug features New Zealand wool. Thomas Paul was born and raised in New York City. After working as a colorist and designer for a silk mill, in 2001, Thomas Paul launched his own designer line that began as a pillow collection. Throughout the last decade, Thomas Paul's home accessories line has expanded to include tabletop, stationary, rugs, totes and lighting. Thomas Paul patterns have become renowned within the interior design community as fun, fresh accents for completing modern and traditional motifs. Thomas Paul Rugs are brought to you by Chandra Rugs. The Thomas Paul Seed Tufted Pile Rug is available with the following: Included Features:High Quality New Zealand wool.Hand-Tufted.Traffic Meter Level 4.Made in India. Designed by Thomas Paul.Options:Color: Chocolate and Cream (shown), or Kiwi and Cream.Size: 2' 6 x 8', 3' x 5', 5' x 8', 8' Round (shown), or 8' x 11'. Please Note: Some difference in color, size or shape is consistant with the nature of handmade rugs and does not reflect a defect in the product. Shedding is part of the natural wear-in process and is also characteristic of fine wool. Regular vacuuming is a carpet's best friend. A suction only canister vacuum is best, if not available set the vacuum so the brush is farthest away from the surface of the carpet to prevent excess pilling and fuzzing on loop piles. Blot spills immediately with a clean,absorbant cloth. Scoop up solids.Clean regularly by a certified professional cleaner.Shipping: This item ships in approximately 2 business days.

Souk Tufted Pile Rug by Thomas Paul $351 The Thomas Paul Souk Tufted Pile Rug combines unique and innovative style with quality production. Thomas Paul's concept is simple. The design concept is to mix unrelated historic design styles such as art nouveau, 60's pop art, 70's minimalism, 18th century baroque and reinterpret these disparate periods into a unique style with a coordinated color palatte that works with today's interiors. The Souk Tufted Pile Rug features New Zealand wool. Thomas Paul was born and raised in New York City. After working as a colorist and designer for a silk mill, in 2001, Thomas Paul launched his own designer line that began as a pillow collection. Throughout the last decade, Thomas Paul's home accessories line has expanded to include tabletop, stationary, rugs, totes and lighting. Thomas Paul patterns have become renowned within the interior design community as fun, fresh accents for completing modern and traditional motifs. Thomas Paul Rugs are brought to you by Chandra Rugs. The Thomas Paul Souk Tufted Pile Rug is available with the following: Included Features:High Quality New Zealand wool.Hand-Tufted.Traffic Meter Level 4.Made in India.Designed by Thomas Paul. Options:Color: Chocolate and Cream (shown), or Indigo and Cream.Size: 2' 6 x 8', 3' x 5', 5' x 8', 8' Round (shown), or 8' x 11'. Please Note: Some difference in color, size or shape is consistant with the nature of handmade rugs and does not reflect a defect in the product. Shedding is part of the natural wear-in process and is also characteristic of fine wool. Regular vacuuming is a carpet's best friend. A suction only canister vacuum is best, if not available set the vacuum so the brush is farthest away from the surface of the carpet to prevent excess pilling and fuzzing on loop piles. Blot spills immediately with a clean,absorbant cloth. Scoop up solids. Clean regularly by a certified professional cleaner.Shipping: This item ships in approximately 2 business days.

Zinnia Tufted Pile Rug by Thomas Paul $351 The Thomas Paul Zinnia Tufted Pile Rug combines unique and innovative style with quality production. Thomas Paul's concept is simple. The design concept is to mix unrelated historic design styles such as art nouveau, 60's pop art, 70's minimalism, 18th century baroque and reinterpret these disparate periods into a unique style with a coordinated color palatte that works with today's interiors. The Zinnia Tufted Pile Rug features New Zealand wool. Thomas Paul was born and raised in New York City. After working as a colorist and designer for a silk mill, in 2001, Thomas Paul launched his own designer line that began as a pillow collection. Throughout the last decade, Thomas Paul's home accessories line has expanded to include tabletop, stationary, rugs, totes and lighting. Thomas Paul patterns have become renowned within the interior design community as fun, fresh accents for completing modern and traditional motifs. Thomas Paul Rugs are brought to you by Chandra Rugs. The Thomas Paul Zinnia Tufted Pile Rug is available with the following: Included Features:High Quality New Zealand wool.Hand-Tufted.Traffic Meter Level 4.Made in India. Designed by Thomas Paul.Options:Color: Ebony and Cream, Grass and Cream (shown), or Persimmon and Cream.Size: 2' 6 x 8', 3' x 5', 5' x 8', 8' Round (shown), or 8' x 11'. Please Note: Some difference in color, size or shape is consistant with the nature of handmade rugs and does not reflect a defect in the product. Shedding is part of the natural wear-in process and is also characteristic of fine wool. Regular vacuuming is a carpet's best friend. A suction only canister vacuum is best, if not available set the vacuum so the brush is farthest away from the surface of the carpet to prevent excess pilling and fuzzing on loop piles. Blot spills immediately with a clean,absorbant cloth. Scoop up solids.Clean regularly by a certified professional cleaner.Shipping: This item ships in approximately 2 business days.

Rug Weavers

Knowing Carpet Inside Out

Before you can determine the best carpet for any specific situation, you must first have a basic understanding of the various types of carpet along with the benefits of each type. For instance, some types of carpets do better in high traffic areas than others. Some carpets have a more casual appearance while others look more formal.

Carpet is basically constructed in three types of piles: loop pile, cut pile and cut-n-loop. Cut-N-Loop, also known as patterned carpet, is a combination of both loop and cut yarns or variations of loops set to different pile heights.

Carpet manufacturers and fiber producers are combining softer fibers and better built-in stain resistance with special backings that block odors, spills and more! These types of features are built-in to many of the better quality carpets offered by the leading carpet manufacturers. Mohawk Carpets with SmartStrand and Shaw Carpets with SoftBac Platinum display some the major advancement in carpet construction technology.

Most carpet today is tufted, rather than woven. The tufting process is similar to using a large sewing machine that is about 13 feet wide with 100 of needles that sew the yarn into a synthetic backing. The majority of carpets sold today are made from nylon fibers twisted into yarns and then tufted into carpet.

How long a carpet will retain it is like new texture and appearance is based on the type of fiber, how tight the yarns are twisted and heat-set, and the pile density. Also, how tightly the tufts are packed together will also effect the long term durability of a carpet. Obviously, by not cleaning your carpets regularly, or by using improper cleaning methods will affect the appearance and life of your carpet as well.

Shown below is a description of how to choose the best carpet for your situation along with comparisons of different carpets plus the benefits of using carpet as compared to other flooring systems.

Carpeting Versus Hard Surfaces

* Carpet is available in many different styles, colors, and designs
* Carpet is an excellent acoustics and thermal insulator. It increases thermal comfort and at the same time decreases unwanted ambient noises.
* Carpet is certainly more comfortable to walk on, cushioning feet and reducing fatigue.

Things to Remember When Choosing Carpet

* The amount of traffic should determine the quality of carpet and padding you choose.
* Carpet in high traffic areas such as hallways and stairs will last longer with a textured high face weight cut pile with tightly twisted yarn or a high face weight loop pile.
* The quality of the padding is very important. Upgrade the padding to match the quality of the carpet being used. Do not fall for the free padding offer. UPGRADE!
* Less expensive carpet and padding can be used in areas where the traffic is less of a factor, such as bedrooms and closets.

Color and Pattern Considerations

* Color is typically the most difficult part of choosing carpet, there are many different colors to choose from.
* Lighter colors tend to brighten a room and make it appear to be larger. Darker colors tend to do the opposite.
* Patterns can also affect the apparent size of a room. Large patterns tend to make a room appear smaller while small patterns make a room appear larger.
* Patterns also help mask stains and wear.
* Always, take samples home to compare color and style to your room.

Types of Carpet

* There are three different methods for producing cut pile carpet-Wilton, Axminster, and tufted.
* Axminster is a weaving process where virtually any number of colors can be used. It is primarily used in high quality patterned wool carpet.
* Wilton is also a type of weave, usually containing up to five colors. The patterns are limited, but the Axminster process makes for a more durable carpet.
* Tufted is the most common type of carpet produced in the US today. Though relatively new, tufted carpet is simpler and less expensive to produce than Axminster and Wilton carpet.

Types of Yarn

* There are numerous types of yarn used today; some natural and some man made.
* Wool, nylon and polyester are the most popular.
* Each one offers different characteristics.

Carpet Styles

* There are three basic styles of carpet, Loop pile, Cut pile, and Cut-n-loop
* Loop pile carpet is continuously looped, and offers various textures.
* Cut pile carpet is made when the tops of the loops are sheered off.
* Cut-n- loop carpet is a combination of the two processes producing distinct patterns.

Now that you know what to look for in carpet, the next time you begin a flooring overhaul, you will be able to an educated selection instead of depending on the advice of a store clerk.

Important Tip :: When purchasing carpeting, you should buy the best-quality carpet you can afford, coupled with the highest quality padding. In fact, the padding that goes between the carpeting and the sub-flooring is as important as the choice of carpeting itself.
Padding provides softness and support, cuts down on noise and insulates the floor. Often referred to as "underlay" or "cushion," padding thickness depends on the pile of the carpet above it. Padding should be no thicker than 7/16 inch, even for a very deep pile carpet. Too much cushion can actually void a manufacturer's warranty; so, take the time to find the padding that is right for your new carpet.

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