Types of Carpeting

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

Textured 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

Saxony

• 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

Berber 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

Berber 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

Cut/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

Commercial 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