Carpet is one of the most versatile and popular flooring options available for the modern home. It’s favoured for its warm, soft and plush feel, as well as its variety of colours and patterns that can work well with any interior design plans.
Whether you’re renovating, decorating or starting again with a new build, calling out carpet installers NZ is one of the best things you can do to make your house a home.
However, with so many different types of carpet available, it can be hard to decide which one will best suit your needs. As such, here is a guide to the types of carpet available.
MATERIALS
The material you choose for your carpet will depend on the look you’re aiming for, the texture you desire and how you wish to use it.
Wool
Wool carpets are very luxurious, soft and warm. They offer an extra layer of softness as you step out of bed in the morning and can also act as a humidifier, releasing and absorbing moisture from the air as required.
A wool carpet does require a little more maintenance than some of the other materials on this list. However, they can be well worth the time and effort just to feel the natural softness beneath your feet.
Acrylic
Acrylic offers a man-made alternative to wool, offering a similar feel and texture. However, unlike wool, it is hypoallergenic, doesn’t require the same level of maintenance, and the moths don’t like to munch on it. Furthermore, it is often much cheaper than wool, making it a budget-friendly option.
Nylon
Another man-made fibre that is popular with people is nylon. In fact, due to its high durability and its resistance to damage, nylon is an ideal material for a carpet that will see a lot of footfall or that will face a lot of wear and tear.
Nylon carpet comes in a range of different qualities and styles, so its price varies quite considerably. This means that there is normally always a nylon carpet that will fall within your budget.
Olefin (Polypropylene)
Olefin carpets most often have a loop pile. Although it’s not as hard-wearing as some materials, it is incredibly stain-resistant and often proves a popular choice for a dining area, a child’s playroom, or a kitchen seating area.
Polyester
Polyester carpet is perhaps most renowned for its wide array of bold colour choices. If you want your carpet to be eye-catching and vibrant, polyester is likely to be the material for you.
CARPET PILE
When hiring carpet installers NZ, you also need to think about what pile you want for your carpet. The pile refers to how the carpet’s fibres are woven through a backing material. Here are your main carpet pile choices:
Loop Pile
You may also have heard this called Berber Pile. Loop pile carpet is resilient to wear and tear and is ideal for high-traffic areas like living rooms, stairways and entrance halls.
Flatweave
Flatweave carpets have interlocking threads that create a firm and flat appearance. This weave provides great durability and is often ideal for busy areas.
Cut Pile
Cut pile carpet is created by cutting the loops that you find in a loop pile carpet. Cut pile carpet looks very inviting and is extra soft to the touch. It can range from short pile to deep shag, which means it varies in texture, softness and price.
Saxony Carpet
Saxony carpet is popular because it is so plush and soft. It can also go well with so many different interior design options.
If you’re thinking about having a new carpet for any reason and need carpet installers in NZ, then please get in touch. We will be happy to help!