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You have made the decision to purchase new carpet, which can be a bit confusing. All the different styles, fibers, textures, terms and materials can be overwhelming. At Joe's Carpet we are here to help you understand the options and make your carpet experience a pleasurable one. Before you choose a particular carpet, you will want to consider a few factors such as, color, style, and textures.

There are several different carpet styles and textures, cut pile, loop pile, and cut and loop pile. Each with its own distinct look and each can achieve beautiful results. We suggest that you get a general idea of each of the carpet styles, which will give you a little better idea of what the styles look like. We at Joe's Carpet will be glad to review these styles with you.

Color was probably the first thing that came to mind when you thought of purchasing new carpet. When choosing the color, you will want to consider what type of traffic will be in each room. Will you have children, grandchildren, pets, etc. that will run and play in that room? Or will the room be a place for relaxing with low traffic?

Dark, rich colors have a tendency to make a room feel warm and cozy, however, dark colors are inclined to make a room look smaller. Burgundy and hunter green are warm colors that work very well to make a room comfortable. Pastels and lighter color tints work very well to enlarge the space in a room. These colors will set a restful and soothing mood to your room.

They are ideal for achieving a formal and orderly look. Carpet texture sets the characteristics of a home or room. Cut pile such as velvet Saxony will provide a formal look, where as the look of berber will provide a more casual look. A heavy textured carpet will assist in hiding footprints. The texture of carpet allows you to express your personality.

Plush.
A level-cut pile but with generally higher pile heights. Appropriate for informal room schemes.   
Trackless.
Curled or twisted tufts make for a textured surface that helps mask footprints. Especially suitable for less formal decors. 
Cut-Loop.
Yarns are tufted into large islands of high cut tufts and lower loop tufts to form a sculptured pattern. Suits more informal settings. 
Berber - Non-Pattern.  
A simple loop pile with tufts of equal height. Durable construction makes it appropriate for high traffic areas and informal rooms. Larger loops characterize the Berber style. 
Berber - Patterned.
A loop pile carpet with two or three levels of tufts forming a random sculptured surface, typically a Berber style. Broad application including informal schemes.
Frieze
A type of textured carpet with highly twisted tufts that curl at the pile surface. Especially suitable for higher traffic areas. 

In addition to your decision on color style, and texture, you will want to consider the performance and durability. Carpet performance is the ability of the carpet to retain the original look and fell of the carpet over a period of time. Performing carpet will last longer. There are six factors that affect the performance and durability of the carpet.

Fiber Type

  • Nylon-most popular
  • Polyester-stain and fade resistant
  • Polypropylene-excellent stain and fade resistant
  • Wool-natural fiber

Face Weight

  • The number of ounces of fiber per square yard.
  • Directly related to performance and durability

Twist

  • Number of times the fiber is twisted together in a 1-inch length
  • Critical to carpet performance

Density

  • How tightly the fiber is woven into the carpet backing
  • Higher density affects the look of the carpet
  • Improves resistance to crushing and matting

Cushion

  • Adds comfort and improves durability

Cleaning

  • Vacuum regularly
  • Professional cleaning every 12 to 24 months
  • Will improve the original look and performance

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