Carpets are investments that last a lifetime and, if you select luxurious and exotic ones like Persian or Bukhara, they could even become family heirlooms. The variety and styles available online could leave you a little bit confuse which one to buy. If you go purely by what you like without consideration for suitability or maintenance you may regret your decision. Here is some information to help you take a decision while buying from online carpet stores. So take a look at Decorate Your Home with Beautiful Carpets.
Carpet Specifications
Carpets can differ in quality and there are certain parameters that differentiate from cheap material.
#1.Warranty: Does the store from where you buy carpets offer a 10-year texture retention warranty?
#2.Density: Quality carpets must have minimum density rating of 2000 or more, which tells you how close together the fibers are.
#3.Weight: Heavier the carpet the more resilient it is. It is best to go for carpets with 40- to 80-oz face weight which tells you the number of ounces of fiber each square yard carpet has.
#4.Twist: Durability is determined by the number of times tufts are twisted together in 1-inch length. Typical figures for quality carpet range from 3 to 5 or more.
#5.Construction: Carpets can be constructed using staple fiber or bulked continuous filament, applicable for synthetic materials. Staple fiber tends to shed while BCF are more immune and retain freshness of texture and color for a longer period.
Material Fiber
Carpets are available in various materials which are:
#1.Silk: Knotted silks feel smooth and appear luxuriously elegant but requires care.
#2.Wool: The evergreen choice in natural fibers, especially recommended for colder climates, wool has a rich, warm look, especially if you go for knotted deep pile types.
#3.Nylon: This polymer fiber material easy to maintain, is recommended for homes with boisterous kids. Nylon carpets are also affordable.
#4.Triexta: This is a newly developed fiber derived from corn sugar. Besides being stain resistant it also possesses excellent resilience for a soft, springy feel underfoot. Like nylon, it is suitable for homes with pets and kids.
#5.Polyester: Like Triexta, polyester is stain resistant and can have a soft, luxurious feel. The only drawback is that it is not quite durable and its cleaning is difficult. Polyester carpets are best suited for homes with grownups and for low traffic.
#6.Polypropylene: Polypropylene carpets can be inexpensive, fade resistant and easy to clean. It can take high traffic.
Padding
People generally focus on the carpet but give less importance to padding. Padding is equally important, even more if you go for expensive carpets.
#1.Padding should be just of the right size.
#2.The right size padding will reduce wear and tear of the carpet and enhance the feel.
#3.Thin padding will cause excess wear and tear.
#4.Too thick padding also results in carpet wear.
#5.If you wish to avoid padding you may go in for commercial types that have inbuilt padding.
#6.The ideal pad thickness ranges from 3/8 to ½ inches with a density of 6 lbs.
Before You Buy
Buy online from carpet stores by all means but get your floor measured by a local carpet layer to whom you might assign the task of laying the carpet. This will help avoid paying for excess that you have to discard. Get an estimate of the dimensions and order accordingly. It also helps to get a quote from the local carpet layer for installation and accessories used in the process.
The decision of picking a carpet from carpet stores and pad must be based on your lifestyle, household occupants and traffic levels. The desired life span, maintenance requirements, the looks and price of the carpet must also be considered.
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