Some carpet is nylon. But, is it staple or continuous nylon filament fiber? Polyester is fade resistant and has great colors. Does it crush? What about polypropylene or olefin? Less expensive but drag furniture across olefin and you might make a "burn" mark. Also, once it's crushed, it won't stand back up.
Wool carpet is environmentally friendly. Will it stand up to my kids? Clean easily? Yes... you'll love it! It contains lanolin so it naturally repels
- Mohawk
- Alladin
- Horizon
- Shaw
- Kathy Ireland
- Gulistan
- Philidelphia
- Milliken
- Nourison
- Couristan
- Customweave
- Dixie Home
- Sutton
- Tuftex
- Disney
- Moda
- Hibernia Woolen Mills
- Fabrica
- Glen Eden
- Unique
- Stanton/Royal Dutch
- Bellbridge
- Radici
- Axminister
- Commercial
- Stainmaster Flooring Center
stains and soil. Are twist and face weight important? Yes, because the more fiber and the tighter the twist, the longer it will wear and stand up to traffic.
What about carpet warranties? They can confuse even Solomon. Read them VERY carefully and don’t confuse a "Soil" warranty with a "Stain" warranty. Make sure you understand what's EXCLUDED in each category (like blood, pet urine, etc.) Does your warranty include labor if your carpet needs to be replaced? Learn More...
