Carpet Shopping Tips

Choosing the right carpet involves a lot more than just finding a color to match

 your paint or wallpaper. Here are some basic factors to consider before you shop

 for your new carpet.

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Foot Traffic

Carpet is specifically engineered for high traffic areas, beauty, softness and

appearance. Be sure to inform the sales agent of your specific needs including

location, children, and pets, so they can assist you with the perfect choice.

Stain and Soil Resistance

Most carpets offer stain resistance, but those who enjoy entertaining or have children and pets should consider carpets with high levels of stain resistance. Soil resistance is just as important as stain resistance for maintaining a beautiful carpet. Soil resistant products protect against soiling and staining by repelling dirt and spills from penetrating the fiber, making cleaning easier. Ask your retailer about soil and stain warranties on each carpet.

Anti-Static Protection

You may wish to choose a carpet with permanent anti-static protection built into the fibers. This will create a more pleasant living environment during cold and dry seasons.

Carpet Type

Make the right choice for your lifestyle and budget by examining carpet construction.

· Texture: The textured surface of this carpet helps hide footprints and vacuum marks, and is the preferred style for busy households.

· Saxony : This luxuriously smooth, soft finish adds distinctive elegance to any room.

· Berber Loop-Pile: Berber’s subtle patterns fit a variety of room styles while hiding footprints and vacuum marks. Berber is the ideal choice for contemporary to cottage and country furnishings.

· Berber Cut-Pile: This carpet has the plush feel of thick, cut pile carpet. It is decoratively versatile, and ideal for casual rooms and kid’s rooms.

· Cut & Loop: Cut & Loop features carved definition, and accent colors spice up floor surfaces. The multicolor effects hide soil and stains while looking great between vacuuming.

· Commercial: This durable, long-wearing surface pile is engineered for high traffic areas and is perfect for professional and practical installations.

Fiber Type

Definition

Characteristics

Nylon

Fiber-forming substance of any long-chain, synthetic polyamide having recurring amide groups as an integral part of the polymer chain. First used in 1959 in carpet. Offered as BCF or staple. Used in residential and commercial applications. Produced as a solution-dyed fiber or white yarn to-be-dyed. Accounts for 65% of all face fibers in carpet.

Durable, resilient Abrasion-resistant. Versatile in coloration possibilities Favorably priced. Must be treated to be stain and soil resistant.

Polyester

Made from terephthalic acid and ethylene glycol. Offered primarily as a staple product, although some BCF in being produced. Used in residential and commercial applications.  Manufactured from recycled plastic bottles.

Color clarity Colorfastness Resistant to water-soluble stains. Noted for luxurious "hand".

Polypropylene  (Olefin)

Fiber-forming substance of any long-chain synthetic polymer composed of at least 85%, by weight, of ethylene, propylene, or other olefin units. Offered primarily as BCF with some staple product available. Primarily sold as solution-dyed or pre-dyed fiber. Can be engineered for outdoor applications.

Resists fading. Inherently stain resistant. Limited color selection. Generates low levels of static electricity. Chemical, moisture, and stain resistant. Favorably priced.

Wool

Natural fiber. Offered as staple yarn.

Luxurious "hand" Durable Inherent resilient property Scaly character of fiber scatters light and reduces visible soil. Largely self-extinguishing when burned. Will char rather than melt and drip

Color Selection

Carpet color and texture affect the character of any room. Rooms that lack sunlight can be brightened with yellows, apricots or warm beiges. Cool colors, like blues and greens, soften a room with a sunny exposure.

· Light colors show fewer footprints; dark colors show less stains and soil.

· Dull yarns show fewer footprints; while shiny yarns show more highlights and accents.

· Minimize maintenance by restricting light colors to less-used room

· Multicolored carpets minimize the appearance of everyday stains and soil    

Get samples.

Color Tech provide samples so you can see how your carpet will look with your décor and your home’s lighting. The On Line samples will help get good idea.

Don't skimp on cushion.

Selecting the right cushion can add years of wear to your carpet. Professional installation will assure you of worry-free enjoyment for as long as you own your carpet. For residential installation, Color Tech recommends a cushion of no more than 7/16” thick and no less than ¼” thick with 6 pounds per cubic square foot of density, or equivalent. We recommend a cushion of 3/8 inch thickness with 8 pounds per cubic foot of density or equivalent for Berber (loop) styles.

Care & Cleaning.

Your Color Tech dealer is a specialist who is knowledgeable about cleaning and maintenance to help extend the life of your flooring.

Proper maintenance of your carpet will extend its life span and keep its fresh appearance. You should vacuum regularly, remove spills and clean the carpet on a regular basis.

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