Because of the high traffic nature of the family room the carpet should be durable.
Buy hard wearing carpet.
The closely packed yarn gives a soft smooth finished surface that s elegant soft and works best in formal settings.
So that means that the pile will not mat or crush down excessively over the intended lifetime of the carpet in heavy traffic situations.
They eliminate pet odours in the carpet fibres by repelling moisture and also resist stains.
Plush carpet can show seams footprints and vacuum.
Consult with a pro to buy a carpet get quotes different types of carpet what are piles.
Easy to clean a bleach mix can be used on particularly tough stains.
Aside from stairs and hallways family room floors typically receive the hardest use of any floor in the home.
Hard wearing carpets and carpet tiles have a higher stitch count per square metre than domestic grade carpet.
Underlay varies in quality so stand on it to test that it feels firm but comfortable you shouldn t be able to feel the floor with the heel of your shoe.
Piles describe how manufacturers use the fibers to make the carpet.
The layer underneath that affects the feel and wear.
The change in color helps disguise wear and soiling.
The yarn is usually looped or cut to a certain length and twisted to stay in place.
Soft to the touch but stain resistant and incredibly hard wearing polypropylene carpets offer excellent value for money and are ideal for pretty much anywhere in the home.
Choose it when you buy your carpet.
Mohawk s smartstrand carpets are particularly hard working.
Carpets are graded according to how effectively they withstand wear and tear the heavy domestic grade is suitable for living rooms.
Whatever your preference whether hard wearing and stain resistant for a busy family with children or a soft underfoot opulent woollen carpet for a quiet retreat area we have the perfect carpet for your home.