Carpets

Carpets are an extremely popular preference of flooring, especially in areas of the house where comfort is valuable, like living spaces and bedrooms. Carpet refers to a variety of flooring in which a material is either woven or tufted to a backing cloth. Carpets can be purchased in a large array of colours and designs to complement any type of interior decor, as well as in lots of different kinds of fibre and piles. A few of the more popular examples of fibre materials include the synthetic fibres polypropylene and nylon, and the natural fibres wool, sisal, or jute. These types of carpet are typically available in short or deep pile and can be manufactured using a range of production 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 various types of carpet are categorised according to their performance and how effectively they are suited to different levels of traffic. They are typically graded to be either medium domestic, meaning bedrooms or studies, heavy domestic, specifying living and dining rooms, and very heavy domestic, suitable for utility rooms or hallways. It is always recommended to fit carpet with a layer of underlay underneath, as this will increase the look and feel of the carpet, as well as extending its life and offering better sound and thermal insulation.