Various Carpet Types

Carpet is long used even at the dawn of civilization, Kings used carpet as a luxury in their palace. The earliest surviving carpet was dated in the 13^th century, a carpet that is woven together with intricate geometrical patterns. Today, carpet is still widely used as a replacement for wood and other types of materials. With the advances of technology, the carpet business boomed and produced various types for a wide variety of choices.

Many flooring houses will persuade you to various types of carpeting and other flooring materials, at Coker floor; we let you decide what is best for you. Our expertise will only guide you on how to choose but the main decision would come from you. Our wide array of products lets you pick what is best for your home and your family.

Here are some general classifications of carpeting

Level loop pile – Produce from even loops of yarns, this type of carpet offers luxury and durability. The long loops projecting out of the carpet serves as filtering mechanism preventing dirt and dust from entering inside.

Woven – this type is known to be the superb one, having woven together to create intricate patterns, the looms, similar that of to a cloth, gives the carpet a distinct look and strength.

Tufted – It is created from tufted machines using either cut pile, loop pile or both. The design is a different story; after the carpet is produced the design will be printed directly to the carpet.

Needle felt – Is an innovation in the carpet industry, having produced in electrostatic impulses, the material is commonly used in high traffic environment such hotels and restaurants because of its durability and resistance to fade.

Frieze – made from twisted piles, the fibers of the material fold in all angles to conceal dirt and marks on the carpet.

Velvet – Velvet carpets are commonly used in bedrooms and function rooms of a hotel because of their elegant appearance thanks to its soft and fluffy nature.

Textured Saxony – It is the most popular type of carpet, suited for any homes specifically in the living room. It is also one of the cheapest types and is available in a wide array of colors suiting every theme of the house.

Just remember when installing a coker carpet or any other carpet, you can choose different types for different rooms in your home. Choose what best fits the purpose and you will have the perfect carpet that you’ve always dreamed of.