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Types & Styles of Carpeting

Understanding a few simple basics about carpet construction will help you make the right choice for your lifestyle and budget.

The manufacturing of carpet which can be described as sewing strands of yarn into a backing material creates thousands of yarn loops.

When the loops are cut, we create a CUT PILE carpet, often known as PLUSH.

When the loops remain uncut, we create a LOOP carpet.

These two options can be combined to create different CONSTRUCTION possibilities:

Textured Plush
Most decoratively versatile cut-pile carpet Textured surface helps hide footprints and vacuum marks Adds casual beauty to any room Looks great between vacuuming Preferred style for busy households A great "whole-house" carpet
Saxony
Refined cut-pile surface Luxuriously smooth, soft finish Beautiful with traditional interiors Adds distinctive elegance to any room Ideal for living and dining rooms Shows subtle highlights and accents
Berber Cut-Pile
A new Berber look with all the wonderful color and interest of traditional loop Berbers The great plush "feel" of thick, cut pile carpet Beautifully crafted and colored yarns add personality to any room Very versatile decoratively, ideal for casual rooms, kids' rooms, etc. Subtle color flecks help hide soil that might appear between cleanings
Berber Loop-Pile
A wool-like look and rugged loop surface Natural, hand-crafted appearance creates a warm, personal atmosphere Tight loop texture helps hide footprints and vacuum marks Subtle patterns fit a variety of room styles Ideal choice for contemporary to country to cottage furnishings When the loops remain uncut and the loops have multiple heights, the result is a patterned loop carpet.
Commercial Loop
Versatile styles blend comfortably with any decor Durable long-wearing surface pile engineered for high traffic areas Intriguing color choices suitable for professional and practical installations Textured surfaces provide subtle highlights
Cut/Loop
Carved definition with cut-and-loop pile Accent colors spice up floor surfaces Multicolor effects hide soil and stains Looks great between vacuuming Choose from soft tonal to bolder color combinations