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Brintons Carpet Care
Regular cleaning of your Brintons carpet will help to keep it looking good for years. Here are a few tips to help: Barrier mats Barrier mats are used to help keep your carpet clean. All types of flooring get dirty although some show soiling more than others. Wool rich carpets, because of the nature of the wool fibre, will generally hide soiling better than synthetic products and will also be easier to clean. However, it is a good idea to use small mats or an offcut of your new carpet in kitchen doorways or in other areas where the...
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To complement our extensive range of carpets, Brintons also offers its own underlay. Brinfelt is a eco-friendly felt and crumb rubber underlay and underfelt; which is manufactured using our recycled yarn and thread waste, and the rubber crumb from recycled tyres, Brinfelt is not only good for your carpet, but also kind on the environment. Brinfelt is a 65oz rubber crumb product available in rolls of 10m2, with a tog rating of 2.3 tog (Thermal Resistance B.S. 475) it is suitable for both 'luxury domestic' and 'heavy contract' use. Our...
read moreBrintons Carpets & Underfloor Heating
Underfloor heating has become increasingly popular in both Retail and Commercial environments. The claimed advantages of energy efficiency combined with this obviously comfortable heat source means it is being specified for many new homes, particularly in the self-build sector and in many commercial developments. Suitability of Brintons carpets Brintons carpets are suitable for use with underfloor heating systems at the normal operating temperature of 27°C, it must however be appreciated that all carpets and tiles act as thermal...
read moreWilton Carpet Construction
A traditional wilton weave carpet is one in which the pile threads run continuously into the carpet and are raised above the surface of the integral backing by means of wires or hooks. Wilton carpets are often cut or loop products and different yarn types can be used to produce different surface textures. Wilton weaving is not as versatile as axminster for the production of patterned carpets, due to continuous yarns that create waste yarn on the back of the carpet. Brintons wilton carpets are woven on looms designed and built by our own...
read moreAxminster Carpet Construction
In an axminster gripper weave, cut tufts of yarn are inserted at the point of weaving by means of grippers. For each tuft to be inserted along the width of the axminster carpet, there is a corresponding metal gripper which rises from the bed of the loom to grip the appropriate coloured end of yarn from the vertical yarn carrier. A knife blade slices the tuft to the correct length, the gripper then returns to the bed of the loom and places the tuft in the appropriate position, the weft shots of the backing yarns then bind it into place. A...
read moreCarpet Construction Types
Traditional woven carpets such as axminster and wilton have been manufactured for over 200 years. The looms on which the carpets are woven have altered considerably over the years but the construction principle of interlocking the pile yarns with backing yarns is little changed. Twist and velvet carpets have a different appearance and texture. Axminster and Wilton carpet have pile and backing yarn woven together for strength and stability. This image shows a twist carpet on the left and a velvet carpet on the right.
read moreCarpet Care & Cleaning Tips
Prevention Is Better Than Cure! Always remove outdoor footwear before entering the carpeted area of the house to avoid bringing dirt in. a pair of boots welcome mat Doormats and entrance mats will help to prevent soil build up around doorways. It will also reduce the amount of soil entering your home. Vacuum regularly. This reduces the soil and dirt that builds up near doorways and the roots of the carpet. Vacuum in several directions to help pick up all the dirt. Adding a little baking soda to the bag in your vacuum helps to fight...
read moreDifferent Types Of Carpet Fibres
Carpet Piles Explained Carpet is back! Whether it is refreshing the look of your home interiors or just the need to transform your home, carpets can be a versatile and stylish material that will liven up your home. Let’s start with the different types of carpet fibres available: Cut pile; Velvet; Shag pile; Berber. The properties of these carpet fibres vary in quality and also each type should suit a different use and application around the house. The choice is yours, be it luxury carpet pile for your living room or...
read moreWood Flooring Hardness Rating Chart
The hardness of wood flooring is measured by something call the Janka test. A .444 inch steel ball is driven into the wood in question to half of the ball's diameter. Kids and Dogs? Before buying and installing your wood floor, it really is necessary to look at the Janka test. Wood floor does get scratched and dented through normal use. On top of that, if you have kids or pets, you will have increased concerns about dents and scratches. For instance, Douglas Fir, has a Janka hardness rating of 660 and proves to be the softest wood on...
read moreBamboo Flooring – Green & Friendly
Bamboo flooring's strong selling point is that it's green and good for the environment and just about the perfect building material. Is it? Environmentally, it is generally better than other types of wood flooring--though still far from perfect. Socially and politically, it does leave a few things to be desired--depending on your politics, of course. Formaldehyde: Formaldehyde is used in the manufacture of bamboo flooring. The Environmental Protection Agency mentions that formaldehyde, in high concentrations, can cause asthma attacks...
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