Carpeted floors are more comfortable in the winter. The pile makes them warmer to walk on with bare feet. For this reason alone, many people choose to carpet part of the floors in their homes. But, carpeting is also a good choice because it is attractive, easy to install and change, and affordable. Since carpeting can come in twelve-foot wide rolls, it can be installed quickly and provide a seamless floor that lasts for years with proper care.
Carpet Choices
There are multiple choices in type, material, and color of the carpet. Carpets come in twelve-foot rolls, nine-foot rolls, six-foot rolls, and carpet squares with special backings. Carpet can also come in bound rug sizes and traditionally woven or tufted area rugs with special designs. The size choices are dictated by the type of construction of the carpet.
Rugs come in natural fibers such as cotton, wool, and silk, synthetic fibers such as nylon and acrylic, and recycled fibers. The different fibers can be treated to make them soil-resistant or make them less apt to crush. The fibers are made into yarns that are then woven or tufted into a strong backing. The way the yarns are attached to the backing determines their texture or pattern.
Carpets can be made into level loop or short-cut pile carpets for commercial use. Home Carpeting in Chicago choices can also include these tough carpets for heavy-use rooms. The carpets can also be made into Berber or Berber plush textures for a more natural look. Other carpets can be tufted into plush or sculptured plush textures. The plush carpet pile can be of various thicknesses and lengths. A shorter, thicker pile can be called a cut pile carpet. Carpets can come in a large selection of fibers, textures, and colors.
Installing Carpet
Most Home Carpeting in Chicago is designed to be stretched over tack strip and padding. This keeps the carpet flat and prevents wrinkles and crushing. It also makes for a more comfortable floor to walk on. Some carpets are designed to be glued down, such as commercial carpets.
The carpet installers prepare the floor by removing the old flooring and patching any uneven spots. Then, they install tack strip around the perimeter of the room and lay padding. The carpet is laid out, seamed and stretched over the tack strip to provide a comfortable floor. Contact American Carpet Distributors for more information.
