Texture
This type of carpeting was made from looped fibers that were cut at the middle to form individual strands.
Cut Pile carpeting comes in different styles, here are some of the most popular:
Cut Pile
Carpet comes in an unrivaled array of colors to choose from. The color choice you make can create a calm, soothing mood with light, neutral colors or you can create a cheerful mood with bright colors.
Color coordination can help complete an entire home makeover or redesign a room in your home. For example, a bedroom with light colors will create a restful place whereas bright colors in your home office or kitchen will spark creativity and imagination.
- Velvet plush for a formal, level surface.
- Saxony, or textured plush, has more visible twists but it also smooth and level, it minimizes the appearance of "footprints" that can be visible in velvet plush.
- Frieze appears curly in texture and also minimizes footprints, tight yarn twists makes this look one of the best wearing.
Cut & Loop
A combination of cut and looped fibers creates textural interest due to various surface textures and a pattern can be created to create a formal or casual appearance.
Level Loop
Looped fibers at a consistent height stand up well in high traffic areas. This is a common type of carpeting for businesses because it is easy to clean.
Multi-level Loop
Multi-levels can create a design or be a random variety for a less formal look. This carpeting is a good choice for high traffic areas and hides dirt and dust, but doesn't hold up as well as level loop fibers.
