Looking for a Carpet or Rug for your floor! Here are some things to keep in mind.
A nice-looking carpet adds color and a whole lot of warmth to a space. Traditional ones look best if the interiors are classical. The modern ones which could be geometrical or having a landscape look best with modern interiors.
Different types of carpets and rugs.
Here are the various carpet fiber options and their features. Natural carpet fibers include wool, silk, jute, and cotton, while synthetic carpet fibers include nylon, polyester, polypropylene, and acrylic.
WOOL:
Wool fibers are natural, classic and stylish, the best fiber for carpets. It has a luxury feel and a low propensity to soil. It is also naturally flame-retardant. Is resilient, sustainably soft, warm, most durable and retains its appearance. Best choice for a living room carpet. Its hardwearing qualities make it resistant to being compressed by furniture and footsteps. Grows softer over time.
SILK:
Luxury carpets are usually made from high-quality natural silk fibers. A soft, plush feel underfoot. Silk rugs are created by hand weaving silk fibers no thicker than a strand of hair created into intricate patterns. The knot count for a silk rug can exceed 1,500 knots per square inch. They are thin and incredibly pliable, finely crafted and woven, and incredibly comfortable. Most desirable for its aesthetic and legendary softness. Famously associated with royalty.
JUTE RUGS
Jute rugs are made from natural fibers. An exceptionally soft fibre better for living rooms, playrooms and bedrooms. Their raw appearance transforms the definition of a space. Easy to clean and are durable and sturdy.
SISAL CARPETS / RUGS:
Sisal comes from an Agave Sisalana plant, it is a stiffer fiber. More popular, durable natural fibers. Feels coarse underfoot. Ideal fiber for outdoor rugs, entryways, hallway runners, and homes with pets. It is hard-wearing and sturdy.
SEAGRASS RUGS:
Seagrass rugs are a type of woven natural fiber rug. They are made from dried sedge plants that are grown in saltwater marshes. Seagrass has a naturally occurring waxy coat. It makes it highly stain and water-resistant, and super durable. Perfect for the high traffic areas.
NYLON:
Nylon is the most popular, durable and affordable carpet fiber. It is extremely soft and resists fading, stains (when treated with stain protection.) as well as abrasion. Most popular for homes with children and pets. It is easy to clean and resilient. Can also handle heavy traffic like hallways and stairs, also remains attractive. It is a synthetic carpet fiber choice for both residential and commercial.
POLYESTER:
Polyester is known for its luxurious look, soft feel, and wonderful selection of colors and styles. This soft synthetic carpet material is ideal for bedrooms. Durability of polyester is what makes it so popular. Ability to hold vibrant, fade-resistant colors. For less foot traffic areas.
