Choosing a Carpet for Your Home

If you find that floor tiles make your feet feel cold in the winter, you may be considering laying carpet in your home. Carpet provides a comfortable flooring solution which will help to keep your toes warm during the winter months. If you are new to the world of carpets, you may be surprised to discover the range of different options available to you when you visit your local carpet supplier. This article will help you understand the different types of carpet available so you can find the perfect one for your home.

The Fibre

Acrylic

Acrylic is an artificial fibre which is designed to feel like wool. One advantage of acrylic is that it isn't as expensive as wool. It is also resistant to wear and tear or damage caused by mildew, sunlight or moisture. One drawback of acrylic is that it can wear quickly in high-use areas such as hallways or doorways.

Wool

Wool is a luxury flooring option which has been used to manufacture carpets for generations. Wool has a very soft feel which typically makes it more pleasing to walk on barefoot than acrylic carpets. Wool will also hold heat very well, which makes it the perfect choice for the winter months. However, one drawback of wool is that it stains extremely easily, so you will need to be extremely careful with food and drink. Wool can also fade if it is exposed to direct sunlight for an extended period of time. Wool may also be affected by natural pests such as moths.

The Pile

The pile is how your carpet has been looped and yarned. The pile is important because it has a big impact on how the carpet feels when you walk on it and even how easy it is to remove stains. If you opt for a carpet with a thick pile, it will feel very comfortable because of the long strings of fibres. A thicker pile will also mean that the long fibres will trap dust and debris, which may mean that the carpet needs more frequent cleaning.

A carpet with a thinner pile will not feel as luxurious as the shorter fibres and will not provide as much bounce as a thick pile carpet. However, because it is more resistant to dirt, thin pile carpets can be perfect for high-traffic areas.

If you would like further information, you should contact a flooring supplier today.