Carpets

Carpets are a very popular selection of flooring, in particular in areas of the house where comfort is crucial, like living rooms and bedrooms. Carpet refers to a kind of flooring where a material is either woven or tufted to a backing cloth. Carpets can be found in a large array of colours and patterns to complement any design of interior decor, as well as in many different types of fibre and piles. A number of the more widespread types of fibre materials include the man-made fibres polypropylene and nylon, and the natural fibres wool, sisal, or jute. These types of carpet are generally available in short or deep pile and can be manufactured by utilising a range of manufacturing methods, such as twist, Saxony, loop pile, Berber, cut and loop, or velvet. Carpets may come in patterned, plain or striped designs. All of the different types of carpet are graded according to their performance and how well they are suited to different levels of traffic. They are generally graded 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 will enhance the look and feel of the carpet, as well as extending its life and providing better sound and thermal insulation.