Tips for choosing a quality carpet
A carpet installation adds warmth, charm, and elegance to any room. Come into our carpet store in Borger, TX, or Pampa, TX, and you'll see hundreds of samples in various colors, styles, and textures, the latter ranging from plush and velvety to textured and looped. Carpet today is enhanced by modern technology and is responsible for creating larger color palettes, digital patterning, and addressing special needs with pet-friendly, hypoallergenic, or environmentally sustainable versions.
First, know the language of carpet
No, you don't need to be a carpet expert but know the basics so you can determine what's right for you. And if you have any questions, ask one of our carpet experts. For example, there are both natural and synthetic fibers and, while both are good choices, it will ultimately come down to personal preference. There are acrylics and blends, but the five most commonly chosen are wool (natural) and synthetics, including nylon, polyester, olefin, and triexta.
A pile refers to how the fibers are attached to the backing. All rugs start as a looped pile, such as Berber or Level Loop styles, and both are highly durable. They either remain that way or are cut into piles of various heights, such as the basic with short, even fibers or the Saxony, a medium height pile.
High pile rugs include the Shag, which requires more effort to keep clean, or Frieze, which has fibers so tightly twisted they curl. Low pile rugs are easier to keep clean and more durable. You'll see them in residential and commercial applications. The cut and loop combine fibers of various lengths to create patterns, such as pin-dot or geometrics.
A pile refers to how the fibers are attached to the backing. All rugs start as a looped pile, such as Berber or Level Loop styles, and both are highly durable. They either remain that way or are cut into piles of various heights, such as the basic with short, even fibers or the Saxony, a medium height pile.
High pile rugs include the Shag, which requires more effort to keep clean, or Frieze, which has fibers so tightly twisted they curl. Low pile rugs are easier to keep clean and more durable. You'll see them in residential and commercial applications. The cut and loop combine fibers of various lengths to create patterns, such as pin-dot or geometrics.
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How to determine carpet quality
Weight isn't the only indicator of carpet quality. In fact, some rugs can be too thick for some installations. Also, look at density, which refers to how closely together the fibers are tufted. Again, this is on the label, and you should look for a density number ranging from 3500 to 5,000.
Twist, mainly used for higher piles, means how many times fiber is twisted per inch. This is a one-to-six rating, although Frieze has a twist number of eight. Also, on the label, look for a twist number of four or above.
Twist, mainly used for higher piles, means how many times fiber is twisted per inch. This is a one-to-six rating, although Frieze has a twist number of eight. Also, on the label, look for a twist number of four or above.
Shop at our carpet store in Pampa, TX, or Borger, TX
Let our professionals know if you need extra durability, stain resistance, or have any other carpet needs, so we can help you select the best one. The Anthony's Floor Care LLC showrooms are located in both Borger and Pampa, TX, where we work with homeowners and businesses in and around Borger, TX, Pampa, TX, Spearman, TX, Gruver, TX, Amarillo, TX, Perryton, TX, Dumas, TX, Panhandle, TX, Canadian, TX && Dalhart, TX. Don’t forget to ask about our free carpet and carpet installation quotes. And if you have any questions about your flooring, we're happy to answer them!
