We figure out how to choose a carpet for the floor - all about the types of carpet

Carpet flooring is a true embodiment of warmth and coziness. This material, gently “enveloping” the legs, is able to bring notes of home idyll to any room. This is a source of comfort, accessible to everyone and everyone. However, this was not always the case. A few millennia ago, carpets were a status thing: only the "cream of society" could afford to possess them.

With the development of the industry, carpets became more and more “earthly” acquisitions. Today's interest in this coating is fueled by the optimal combination of price, ergonomic properties and aesthetics carried through centuries.

But deciding on the choice of carpeting for the floor is sometimes not an easy task, because the range of these products is almost completely striking. A wealth of colors and patterns, a variety of materials and technologies used in the production. What is the best option? To answer this question definitely will not work, because each specific room sets its own requirements in this regard. What types of carpets exist and what you should pay attention to when buying - read on.

Classifications of carpet flooring

Depending on the production technology, there are:

• woven;
• needle-punched;
• tufted;
• flocked carpets.

Woven carpet It is made by a method similar to that of ordinary carpets - its base (mesh) is stitched with pile threads.

They say about such a coating - "on a natural jute basis." This is the most expensive kind of carpet.

Woven carpet

Needle Punches rightfully considered the most wear-resistant. The technology of their production involves piercing the fibrous base with special needles. As a result of their movement, the threads intertwine with each other and form a homogeneous, strong structure. For needle-punched flooring, laying is also typical of a second, as a rule, rubber, additional base.

Needle-punched carpet

Tufting principle extremely simple - hundreds of needles pass the threads through the lining fabric, while loops of a predetermined height are formed on its front side. Carpets made by this method constitute the predominant part of the assortment of stores.

The impact on the pile of the electrostatic field and its subsequent treatment with cementitious compounds are integral stages of production flocked products.

The structure of carpets can be:

• loop one-level - all loops of the same height;
• looped layered - different heights of loops;
• split - the result of a cut of the loop;
• buttonhole - there are loops, and a split pile.

Attention to the pile

In the vast majority of cases, synthetic fibers are used because of their wear resistance and hygiene. Polyester, polyacrylic, polypropylene, nylon - the market is rich in its offers. From the point of view of simplicity of leaving, color fastness, softness (but not crushing resistance) nylon looks more advantageous than others. Its only minus is the high price.

Nylon Carpet

Natural carpets made of wool (or with its “impregnations”) have good elasticity and an incomparably attractive appearance. They are not particularly popular today because of the low wear resistance against a considerable cost. In addition, wool can cause allergic reactions.

Carpeting made of polypropylene yarn - drying oil

The best carpet - how to choose a carpet for your home

Being on the verge of choosing a carpet for your monastery, you should be extremely thoughtful and critical, because the comfort in the house plus a considerable amount of money is at stake (if we are talking about repairs throughout the house).

Be sure to pay attention to:

• carpet production technology - after all, it directly affects the terms of its operation;
• the density of the villi - the higher it is, the better.
• substrate availability / quality of the substrate;
• manufacturer's company - it is better to give your preference to Belgian, German or Dutch products;
• pile height - high-pile samples (up to 35 mm) are ideal for bedrooms, and short-hair (no more than 5 mm) will become a practical decoration of the hallway and office;
• the presence of "aroma" - if you catch an unpleasant pungent smell from the product, this indicates the presence of harmful substances in it. By the way, the center of the roll is better to sniff.

For living room a two-layer tufted coating is suitable.

For the bedrooms - tufted shaggy.

For hallway and hallway - needle-punched single-layer.

AT bathrooms use carpet forbidden for obvious reasons.

A wide assortment of carpet allows you to choose the best option for coverage

Color scheme

Sandy shades are preferred for cold rooms; in rooms with a surplus of natural light, green and blue carpeting harmoniously look. A multi-color coating will bring notes of individualism and good mood to the house. In the office and bedroom it is recommended to lay exclusively monophonic carpet of any calm tones, because in the work and rest area bright colors are not appropriate.

Carpet tile - the rational choice

In addition to the long-known carpet in rolls, there is another marketable form of carpet - modular tiles.

Carpet tiles for the floor - it is convenient and practical

Its use saves the buyer from a number of inconveniences - complex measurements, calculation, cutting material, the formation of a large amount of waste. To work with modular samples, you only need to know the total area of ​​the room. Carpet tiles are conveniently repaired - fragments that are noticeably worn can be easily changed.

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