Whether your carpet needs to stand up to heavy or light foot traffic proper care will allow its quality look and feel to last for years to come.
High quality cheap carpet.
Compared to nylon it is softer and less expensive but not as durable.
However it is strongest in a looped form such as in a berber or in a level loop commercial style.
Nylon carpet cost is 10 to 45 per sq.
Low pile carpet has short fibers that look and feel flat and dense.
Carpet will typically be classified as low pile carpet medium pile carpet or high pile carpet.
When determining the quality and durability of carpet start by finding out its pile height and face weight.
It is usually pre treated to resist fading.
Plus having your carpet professionally cleaned as outlined by your warranty will ensure that your carpet looks newer longer and will keep your warranty coverage valid.
The style of the carpet can influence its performance.
Excessive heat like dropping a hot pan on the surface can cause burn marks or melt the fibers.
Pile height is the height of the carpet fibers excluding the backing.
Olefin polypropylene is one of the least expensive carpet fiber options.
Higher quality nylon fibers are branded and the carpet label will use terms like 100 mohawk nylon or 100 stainmaster tactesse lower quality unbranded nylon fibers are listed simply as 100 nylon the strongest and softest type and most expensive is 6 6 nylon.
Of course each style of carpet is available in a range of qualities but some styles are better suited for high traffic areas than others.