Understanding a few simple basics about carpet construction will help you make the right choice for your lifestyle and budget.

Types of Carpeting - Textured PlushTextured Plush

  • Most decoratively versatile cut-pile carpet
  • Textured surface helps hide footprints and vacuum marks
  • Adds casual beauty to any room
  • Looks great between vacuuming
  • Preferred style for busy households
  • A great “whole-house” carpet

Types of Carpeting - SaxonySaxony

  • Refined cut-pile surface
  • Luxuriously smooth, soft finish
  • Beautiful with traditional interiors
  • Adds distinctive elegance to any room
  • Ideal for living and dining rooms
  • Shows subtle highlights and accents

Types of Carpeting - Berber Loop-PileBerber Loop-Pile

  • A wool-like look and rugged loop surface
  • Natural, hand-crafted appearance creates a warm, personal atmosphere
  • Tight loop texture helps hide footprints and vacuum marks
  • Subtle patterns fit a variety of room styles
  • Ideal choice for contemporary to country to cottage furnishings

Types of Carpeting - Berber Cut-PileBerber Cut-Pile

  • A new berber look with all the wonderful color and interest of traditional loop berbers
  • The great plush “feel” of thick, cut pile carpet
  • Beautifully crafted and colored yarns add personality to any room
  • Very versatile decoratively, ideal for casual rooms, kids’ rooms, etc.
  • Subtle color flecks help hide soil that might appear between cleanings

Types of Carpeting - Cut/LoopCut/Loop

  • Carved definition with cut-and-loop pile
  • Accent colors spice up floor surfaces
  • Multicolor effects hide soil and stains
  • Looks great between vacuuming
  • Choose from soft tonals to bolder color combinations

Types of Carpeting - Commercial LoopCommercial Loop

  • Versatile styles blend comfortably with any decor
  • Durable long-wearing surface pile engineered for high traffic areas
  • Intriguing color choices suitable for professional and practical installations
  • Textured surfaces provide subtle highlights

 


Learn more about the different types of carpet by visiting The Carpet and Rug Institute’s Website:

CRI Logo