'Carpet' Category

Textured, level-loop, cut-and-loop, and plush (also known as saxonyl) are the predominant styles of carpeting. Any style can be used in high-traffic areas if the fiber is very durable and if the density (number of tufts per square inch) is high. [...] Read More

All carpets should be laid over a separate layer of padding, except those with a cushion backing attached. Padding reduces the matting and crushing that comes from foot traffic and furniture. It also prevents slippage and adds to the carpet's insulating and sound-absorption properties. [...] Read More

Wall-to-wall carpeting has many virtues, soft and forgiving. It creates visual warmth with its texture as well as real warmth with its insulative properties, and it also absorbs sound. Carpeting can also hide a multitude of flaws in the floor beneath. It can be permanently installed directly on plywood subfloors. With the right fiber and weave, and with consistent maintenance, carpeting can last for decades. [...] Read More