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Carpet Colours
Colour is a critical part of your choice of carpet and allows you to put your own personal stamp on the room. It can help to amplify the space in a dimly-lit room, create a powerful contrast to the colours used on walls and fabrics, or blend in to a carefully-selected colour scheme – the choices are infinite, and personal. The colour wheel is often used as a guide when selecting colours which complement and contrast with each other. It is just one source of inspiration when deciding which is the right selection for you. In addition,...
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There is a wide variety of carpet type available in the market, which can lead to a good deal of confusion and, in some cases, extreme disappointment when the customer chooses an inappropriate style. The most popular types are as follows: TWIST This carpet is so called because the yarn used in its production is “twisted” in the factory. This process ensures that the carpet is hard-wearing and retains its appearance over time. Our Twist ranges are as follows: Arena Twist, Arena Twist Supreme, Axis, Axis Junior, Canvas 40, Canvas...
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From luxurious, traditional carpet to stylish hard flooring alternatives, our range is one of the widest you’ll find, backed by a comprehensive free measuring and estimating service. Choosing a floor covering can seem like a daunting and complicated process, but with help from our specialist instore sales advisers, we can make sure you choose the right product to meet your needs. This simple guide provides plenty of useful information to get you started on the selection process. Types of Carpet & Floor Covering There are five...
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Carpet is insulating, comfortable and comes in a range of colours and designs – it can even be completely eco-friendly – find out more here. carpet types Carpet is a great choice for any home Carpet has always been a common flooring type but in recent years many people have opted for hard flooring options instead, however: “Carpets are now coming back in fashion after all the wood and laminate,” says Craig Marshall from BU Interiors in Surrey. So if you’re thinking of installing new flooring, why not go for carpet? Benefits...
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Wilton Wilton is the most traditional and historic type of carpet. In this construction the pile yarn and the backing yarn are woven into the carpet in one simultaneous process. This creates a far heavier and substantial overall product. Limitations with Wilton are the number of colours that can be put into any one design. Traditionally this is restricted to 5 colours. However, textures are often added to Wilton weaves, by the use of different length of tuft. Axminster In this construction the pile yarn and backing are woven at the same...
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With the advances in technology, 95% of all carpet produced today is tufted. A roll of tufted carpet can be produced in an hour that would take 8 hours to weave. Hundreds of yarn-threaded needles are pushed through the backing fabric to form the loops of a tufted carpet, which may be left as loops or cut. A secondary backing is usually glued on for extra strength and stability. A wide variety of styles and textures can be then created using various techniques. Loop Pile Berber Berber carpets are similar in...
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We all know how comfortable carpet can be on our toes, but do we have the foggiest idea how carpet is made? There are four main types of carpet construction, but this is no indicator as to how long the carpet is going to last or to how much it should cost. Before we get to the heart of constructions, a quick bit of background for you: Traditionally, carpet used to be an investment that any homeowner would expect to last 20 or 30 years. However, these Axminster and Wilton constructions as they are known in the trade, have been overtaken in...
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Best Underlay Types Why Underlay? Underlay makes carpet feel better - Underlay provides cushioning and makes carpet more comfortable. Underlay makes carpet Look better - Underlay protects the carpet and improves appearance retention. Looking newer for longer. Underlay makes Carpet lasts longer - Underlay acts as a shock absorber enabling the carpet to last significantly longer. Underlay reduces energy costs - Underlay insulates your home providing an extra barrier helping to keep heat in. Underlay can help reduce energy costs by...
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All you need to know about carpet tiles All you need to know about carpet tiles. Making a choice from the extensive range of carpet tiles is not always easy. What type of carpet, structure or material should you choose and what are the different properties? Can I use the same carpet for my living room and bedroom? To help you make the right choice, this page provides more information about carpet types, carpet structures and materials and the advantages of carpeting. In addition, detailed product specifications can be...
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This guide is designed to give you the facts you need to choose the right carpet for your lifestyle and your decor. Save Item Send to a FriendPrintCarpet in room scene. 7 Carpet Terms Fiber is the carpet material itself. Single fibers are spun together to create two-, three- or four-ply yarn, which is then attached to a woven backing. Pile refers to the height of the fiber. Density is the measure of how closely packed the strands of fiber are to one another. The higher the density, the stronger the carpet. Carpet weight is measured...
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