Carpets

Carpets are a hugely popular choice of flooring, in particular in rooms of the home where comfort is important, like living rooms and bedrooms. Carpet designates a variety of flooring in which a material is either woven or tufted to a backing cloth. Carpets are available in a large array of colours and designs to suit any type of interior decor, as well as in lots of different types of fibre and piles. Some of the more prevalent examples of fibre materials include the synthetic fibres polypropylene and nylon, and the natural fibres wool, sisal, or jute. These kinds of carpet are normally available in short or deep pile and can be made by utilising a range of manufacturing methods, such as twist, Saxony, loop pile, Berber, cut and loop, or velvet. Carpets may be found in patterned, plain or striped designs. All of the diverse types of carpet are scored according to their performance and how effectively they are suited to different amounts of traffic. They are generally rated to be either medium domestic, meaning bedrooms or studies, heavy domestic, specifying living and dining rooms, and very heavy domestic, suited to utility rooms or hallways. It is always recommended to install carpet with a layer of underlay underneath, as this can enhance the look and feel of the carpet, as well as extending its life and providing better sound and thermal insulation.