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Carpet
Contstruction & Style
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CARPET CONSTRUCTION:
We are informed
from DuPont that the majority of carpet made in North America is tufted
carpet. Tufted carpet is made on high-speed machines that stitch loops
of yarn through a backing fabric. A latex coating is then applied and
locks the loops in place. Then, a secondary backing is applied for strength
and stability. To see more on carpet and carpet construction, visit
www.mohawkcarpet.com
and enter their carpet and carpet fiber site. This is only one of many
links where you can find information and visuals on carpet construction,
styles and types.
CARPET
STYLES & TEXTURES:
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 a 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 limitless!
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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
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Floors
7565 Broadview Rd.
Seven Hills, OH. 44131
(216) 447-0066
F(216) 447-1142
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