How to shop for carpet
It's easy to base your choice solely on appearance. After all, there are so many terrific colors, patterns, and styles to explore! That's not a great strategy, though, because you'll want carpeting that looks and performs as well in 10 years as it did on day 1.
At our carpet store in Morehead City, NC, we have a staff of over 30 years' experience in the flooring industry. That's something you don't often see in the big box stores. Combine that with being locally-owned and you'll get personalized service and attention to detail. We’ve put together a guide to help you sort through the vast amount of information.
Qualify your needs and desires, then discuss them in detail with your flooring expert
Do you need extra durability or stain resistance? Do you have kids or pets? In what room or area do you plan to install; this is an important question as every space has different priorities and challenges. Selecting the right rug for a particular space will go a long, long way toward longevity and appearance of your carpet installation. A style that may be good for one space may not necessarily be appropriate for another.
Decide on style but, first, understand rug pile. High ones have long, loose fibers like the shag or frieze. Low pile rugs have short, tightly woven fibers like the Berber style or a cut and loop. Saxony is neither high nor low and fits into any decor.
Decide on style but, first, understand rug pile. High ones have long, loose fibers like the shag or frieze. Low pile rugs have short, tightly woven fibers like the Berber style or a cut and loop. Saxony is neither high nor low and fits into any decor.
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The fiber could well be your most important decision
There are five main ones including natural wool. It is beautiful, fluffy, and white. It does have natural oils that repel stains, so a light color shouldn't be much of a concern. The others are synthetics and, while all are good, the ultimate decision will come down to your needs and budget.
Nylon is super strong and a king of durability. It’s also resilient, bouncing back into shape quickly and easily. Nylon broadloom always has a stain protectant. Polyester is non-absorbent, with excellent inherent resistance to stains. Olefin is more economical and, like polyester, won’t absorb spills and stains. Triexta is fairly new but it, too, has excellent durability and permanent stain resistance is built right into the fiber.
Carpet is, and always will be, a top flooring choice. See all the styles, colors and patterns by exploring our inventory at the Williams Floorcovering & Interiors showroom in Morehead City, North Carolina. Get your free quote for carpeting especially if you live in Morehead City, NC, Havelock, NC, Newport, NC, Beaufort, NC, or Emerald Isle, NC areas.
