Household Tips and Improvements
Choosing the perfect carpet: 4 essential elements
With a myriad of textures and colours to choose from, how do you pick a carpet that will best complement your room and furnishings?
Staff Writer
Jun 25, 2013
Nothing beats the feeling of sinking your feet into a plush and comfy carpet. A carpet is a cost-effective alternative to hardwood flooring. But with a myriad of textures and colours to choose from, how do you pick one that best complements your room and furnishings?
Just like paint, carpeting can liven up and set the mood of any room. Here are some of the things to consider when selecting a carpet that best fits your needs.
Factors such as budget, the density of traffic in the area, and the overall theme of your room can affect your carpet choice.
1. Composition
Carpets are usually made from nylon, polyester, wool, or acrylic fibers attached to a mesh backing. For high-level resistance to everyday wear and tear, nylon is the best choice. Known for being durable and stain resistant, nylon carpets also maintain their colour for a long time. Polyester is another good choice especially if budget is your main concern. Though they have limited colour options, polyester carpets are easy to clean and are even more stain resistant than nylon.
2. Thickness
The quality and price of carpets are usually determined by their density. The denser your carpet, the more durable it is. A dense carpet will also help reduce noise especially in high traffic areas. To test a carpet’s density, flip it over; denser carpets have less visible backing.
3. Cleaning
Stains can ruin the appearance of your carpet, but removing carpet stains is not that easy. Different carpet materials call for different stain removal solutions. Installing a carpet in a high-traffic area makes it prone to stains, so choose a low-maintenance carpet for cases like this.
4. Green options
Looking for some environmentally friendly choices? There are carpets composed of natural, renewable fibers such as cotton, sisal, seagrass, coconut husk, and wool. As a sustainable option, you can also opt to use eco-friendly adhesives.
Once you’ve chosen the perfect carpet, it’s time to get it installed – get free quotes from carpet layers now!