Carpets make your home in winter and add a touch of elegance overall. But, carpeting your home can be slightly more complicated than you first expect. Let us discuss fibers, colours and costing carpets.
Why You Need to Consider Carpet Density and Durability
Soft piles of carpet can add luxury to your bedroom. But, high traffic areas such as the living room require dense, low-pile and tight carpets. Check for the density of the carpet by pressing the pile with your thumb. If the material springs back quickly, the carpet is dense and more resilient. Closely knitted fiber is a good indication of the density and by extension the durability of the carpet.
As for colour, somber shades work well with high traffic areas. Meanwhile, lighter shades add a sense of refinement and calm to your bedroom.
How to Find Out the Cost of Carpeting?
Measure the width and length of the rooms you wish to carpet, including bay windows and door recesses. And, add about 10cm to both width and length for trimming. Apply the same method to calculate underlay. You can take this as a rough estimate to help you budget for carpeting your home. But, there will be additional costs including carpet grippers and fitting.
What Are the Types of Carpet?
The most common types of carpets used in the UK are tufted and woven.
Woven carpets are labour intensive, premium range products, loomed with care and precision using traditional looming methods. They are a top-end choice, which come at a premium price. Tufted carpets on the other hand are easier to manufacture. And, these can be made using all types of yarn to achieve a variety of finishes.
Why Is Investing in Underlay Important?
Once you pick the carpet, move on to buying durable, robust underlay. It will be a sound investment. This is because the underlay works as a shock absorber, and helps maintain heat. A durable underlay will help extend the life of your carpets and reduce energy bills. Your carpets sit properly and wear evenly when there is a layer of underlay providing protection and comfort.
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