Face weight and a lower pile height.
High quality polyesater face wight 64 carpet.
Aim for a carpet with at least a 35 to 40 oz.
Since the 1920 s it has been setting the standard amongst rug and carpet makers and continues to maintain its leadership position as america s brand of choice for high end carpeting and rugs.
The last consideration is face weight weight of the carpet pile per square yard.
The best level weighs in at 63 oz.
Obviously styles of carpet are constructed differently and you cannot make comparisons of two different construction styles based solely on face weight for example berbers tend to have lower face weights than saxonies because of their low pile and relatively low number of fibers a very good quality berber carpet might have the same face weight as a saxony of.
Factors that may affect the minimum face weight needed are how often the room is used the carpet s twist level and the carpet s density.
The key is to choose the right fiber for your needs and goals.
A higher face weight means more yarn says grable and more yarn makes for a longer lasting product as an example within one product line the good level carpet has a face weight of 40 oz.
Weight and carpet style.
Pile refers to the height of the fiber and is also referred to as face or nap.
The quality of carpet pad is determined by density not thickness.
The density and weight of a carpet are measured in ounces usually ranging from 25 to 50 ounces per square yard.
Face weight refers to the amount of fiber on the surface of the carpet.
This significantly affects its feel and durability.
Fabrics that weigh more often have more strands of yarn per square yard indicating higher quality.
Most carpets have a face weight somewhere between 20 ounces and 100 ounces but the average face weight for a residential carpet is about 35 to 60 ounces.
Nylon is always a better choice than polyester if you want your carpet to last a long time and not mat down quickly.
Buy the right carpet pad.
Is a higher quality.
Generally a higher face weight signals a better quality carpet assuming that carpet height doesn t change.
A higher face weight does not automatically mean the carpet is a better grade.
The higher the density the stronger the carpet.
Depending on other features of your carpet a lower or higher face weight may be required.
The right pad will extend the life of your carpet.
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The wrong pad can cut the life of your carpet in half.
The karastan name has been synonymous with quality beauty and durability for more than 90 years.
It s the measure of how closely packed the strands of fiber are to one another.
Or is more costly.
A thicker pile height or higher face weight carpets are not always worth more or are more durable.
A good quality pad will be 3 8 to 1 2 in.
The type of fiber you choose is very critical.
