
There are four features to consider when choosing a carpet for your bedroom:
- Carpet style
- Carpet padding
- Stain protection
- Carpet color
Pick the right carpet style for you
There are two major categories of types of carpet: cut pile and loop pile. Loop pile has a tight profile but limited cushioning. It is very durable and meant for high traffic areas. Cut pile carpets cut the loops to provide a fuller look and softer feel. That luxurious carpet feel comes from a cut pile carpet.Cut pile is the most popular of all carpeting. These carpets create a soft, warm underfoot feel. Cut pile carpets come in several types:
- Plush: Softest, uniform color, shows all traffic marks
- Level cut (Frieze): Not soft, most durable, does not show traffic marks
- Saxony: Soft, more formal, shows most traffic marks
- Textured Saxony: Same basic features as Saxony, but its multi-colored appearance helps hide traffic marks
The importance of carpet padding
The carpet pad is a layer of soft foam that sits between your carpet and your floor. When the carpet material and carpet padding work together, you have a carpet that people want to walk on barefoot.How stain protection keeps your carpet looking new
If you are the type of person to snack or have a glass of wine in the bedroom, then give some thought to stain protection. There are many levels of stain resistance. The better the carpet, the better the stain protection.Stain protection is helpful because when an accident occurs, it buys you time. But, stain resistant or not, it is important to address stain removal with speed and act with the correct method. Remember: blot don't rub. Rubbing damages the carpet fibers.