Choosing a carpet style
Plush Or Cut Pile
(Velour)
Carpet pile stands upright & has an even smooth surface
The Yarn is constructed with a twist, adding strength to the yarn
Plush carpets are very luxurious & soft looking
Plush carpets will show shading from footprints and vacuuming
Suitable for domestic and commercial use
Berber
This carpet is made of very thick yarns
The yarn is tufted into chucky loops of different sizes
It has a flecked appearance look to it
Has very little tracking from vacuuming and foot traffic
Suitable for both domestic and commercial use
Pattern
(Cut & Loop)
This carpet is a combination of cuts and loops
Unique textures and patterns can be created from Pattern (Cut & Loop) carpets
Differing heights of the cuts and loops lets light reflect to create patterns
Pattern (Cut & Loop) carpets are very durable due to the loop pile
Suitable for any home or commercial office to create an upscale look
Axminster (Woven)
The most expensive carpet on the market but outlasts every other product by up to 3 times. Very popular in heritage dwellings.
Each individual yarn is woven into the backing to create a very strong carpet
Axminister carpets allow for complex patterns and designs
Plush carpets are very luxurious & soft looking
This luxurious carpet is used to create a look of prestige and extreme quality
Suitable for all domestic and commercial use
Twist Pile
Highly twisted yarn laying in different directions
A Twist carpet is textured in appearance
It has a flecked appearance look to it
Extremely hard wearing carpet
Shows less foot traffic compared to a Plush Pile carpet
Suitable for high traffic domestic and commercial use
Loop Pile
A textured loop pile in straight rows
Great looking patterns and textures
An excellent choice for hard wearing situations
Suitable for both domestic and commercial use
Cut Pile Twist
A luxurious feel and a smooth textured finish
The pile is highly twisted and lies in different directions
Hardwearing and maintain their finish, so ideal for high foot trafficked areas
Textured finish can show show shading or tracking
Carpet Classification Categories
The residential labels feature a six-star system – the more stars the better the durability and appearance retention properties of the graded carpet.
The contract/commercial labels operate a four star rating system – the more stars the better the durability and appearance retention properties of the graded carpet.
Click on the Carpet Classification Scheme link for more information – Carpet Classification Scheme (ACCS)
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