Carpet

Carpet

Today’s carpet combines the warmth and comfort that everyone remembers with the science and technology that makes it a lasting investment.

Manufacturers have developed new yarns and finishes, like Mohawk’s Smartstrand, with the goal of a soft feel that can handle family life.

Stainmaster is just one of the stain resistant processes infused into carpet strands to prevent stains.

Magic Fresh by Bliss is a process added to the carpet fiber that neutralizes most common household odors such as pet, cooking and smoking odors

Nylon and polyester and combinations of the two fibers are used to make carpets with a variety of looks and feels. Manufacturer’s are proud of their use of post-consumer fibers as responsible stewards of the environment

For that plush feel, residential carpets are available in face-weights up to 75-ounces.

Commercial carpets are available in both nylon and polyester in 20, 22, 26, 28 and 32-ounce face-weights.

Made for high-traffic areas, commercial carpets carry a wear warrantee of 5-, 10-, or 20-years, depending on the carpet and application.
Consider Carpet Tile for ease of design and possible replacement should damage occur.
Broadloom carpet gives a large space a continuous unified look in an almost endless variety of designs.
Ask to see the architect books for Mohawk, Patcraft, or Shaw.

Decorating Details:

Let’s talk Carpet Fiber:

Nylon – the “workhorse” of fibers. Doesn’t mat down over time. Life of 20+ years.

Polyester – soft plush feel. Ease of stain removal. More readily available in a large variety of colors. Life of 5 -15 years depending on quality.

Wool – very expensive fiber used in very high-end applications. Ease of stain removal. Life 40+ years (conservative estimate)

Blends/Others – Manufacturer tries to combine the best qualities of each fiber used. Often not enough installation history to determine a useful life.