Comfort and Color of Carpet

(Metro) Carpets truly make a statement without saying a word. They add warmth to a room and softness beneath the feet.

Here is a primer of popular carpet styles.

Cut Pile

• · yarn stands up straight from the backing, creating a smooth, plush surface

• · durable and stain resistant

• · usually comes in solid colors

• · usually made with nylon fibers

• · works well with traditional or formal room settings

Berber

• · big, fat bulky loops of yarn weaved into a nubby, uses multi-colored yarns or comes in pastels, dark tones or naturals

• · ideal for any room in your house because it limits footprints and vacuum track; offers casual or elegant look

• · excellent durability

Velvets

• · fine, tip shared surface

• · elegant style, very formal

• · smooth, uniform surfaces

Plush

• · velvety, even cut pile

• · shows footprints and vacuum marks but stain resistant,

• · beautiful, luxurious and elegant

• · ideal for formal areas like formal living rooms and master bedrooms.

Saxonies

• · elegant appearance

• · low maintenance; resists stains

• · ideal for living and dining rooms

• · solid colors have rich appearance

Frieze

• · type of cut pile; textured and twisted surface that comes in wool and man made fibers

• · durable and resilient

• · easy to clean; crush resistant; great for high traffic areas; hides footprints and vacuum marks

Cut and Uncut Patterned Carpet

• · variety of surface levels

• · usually multi-colored

• · fits a variety of room settings

• · hides footprints

Level Loop

• · loops are all the same height; gives a pebbly look

• · casual appearance; more luxurious looking if have higher loops

• · durable and very strong

• · more resistant to mildew and stains than other carpets; easy to clean

• · good for rooms that will get a lot of heavy traffic