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The following is a list of various carpet styles but is only an overview
of the many styles and designs that are available in the market place
today. We touch on the most popular styles and offer only a short
overview. Depending on your tastes, needs and lifestyle, carpeting
is one of the most versatile floor covering options. And when it comes
to your color options, your carpet selections will be practically
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VELVET
PLUSH is rich, luxurious, with a smooth or flat surface. Very
dense construction, applied in more formal settings. This style
will show the most shading from vacuum sweeping and footprints,
which may be of concern to some homeowners.
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SAXONY has longer pile height,
softer feeling, less formal application. This style will also show
vacuum shading and footprints.
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TEXTURED SAXONY & TEXTURED PLUSHES
are the two most common styles sold today due to the twist on the
tufts and the two levels of shearing, the carpet may have a two-tone
appearance Because of the texture of this style, shading and footprints
are considerably less noticeable.
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BERBER carpets are constructed
with a large loop that looks like a knot. The loops can be level,
all the same height, or constructed with different heights to create
patterns that offer a different look. Berbers comprise of about one
third of all carpet sold today.
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FRIEZE is a style of carpet
with extra resilience and resistance to crushing due to the high twist
level of the yarn. The yarns are pulled down very low and dense. This
style carpet has high durability and usually used in more informal
room settings.
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SHAG has long pile. Yes, it's
back! Shags are very thick, high quality, casual application. Because
of the long pile, you must keep vacuum beater bar set at the "Shag"
setting. Also, do not leave vacuum running when it's in stationary
position. (The carpet fiber can become tangled on sweeper bar and
create damage) |
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