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Different Types of Carpet used for Interior Design and Decorating

Sisal Carpeting

It is cheap and hardwearing, woven from spun cord product, which has a coarse feel underfoot. It has become popular and is now available in numerous colors and designs. To enhance its durability an underlay is recommended. The tighter the weave, the better the quality.

Carpet Tiles

These are very popular, especially in commercial situations as they are easy to lay and easy to repair.
They are available in woven, tufted and cord in an endless variety of colors, designs and fibers. They can be laid to create a design by quarter turning a same patterned tile or alternating different colors and designs. They are generally loose laid which gives them the versatility of lifting, cleaning or replacing a damaged tile.

 

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Carpet Tiles

Carpet Tiles

Coir (Coconut) Matting

Everyone has seen this product. It generally lies at the front door as a doormat and is a thick and spiky fiber. It is often used in mat wells of commercial buildings. Coir matting is the better quality product than coconut matting and is available in carpet width; it is usually produced in its natural coloring.

Rush, Seagrass and Maize

These are natural materials woven into squares and sewn together to form mats. They are ideal for temporary flooring.

Shag Pile

This is a loosely woven carpet with a long cut pile, very popular in the 1970's. Used mainly as a decorative carpet, as it has a long coarse messy look that is not practical for a whole house, especially high traffic areas and stairs. It has come back into fashion for those who dare go there!

Berber

Berber CarpetOriginating from North Africa, the process of hand spun, undyed wool yarn hand weaving. It has been imitated on a commercial basis and now the name Berber provides a homespun natural feel and colored carpet.

Saxony

This carpet has a shorter pile and closer weave than shag pile. It is a dense cut pile carpet with heavily treated yarns, ensuring that each tuft of yarn can be seen.

Frise (or Hard Twist)

To create a highly textured cut pile effect, frise uses a tightly twisted yarn.

Plush Carpet Pile

Velour

This carpet has a velvet like surface texture that is achieved by having a uniformly cut pile.

Plush

This carpet has a cut pile that has the entire tuft ends blended together to provide an even finish.

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