Carpet - Flooring Facts

There’s far more to floors than meets the eye. You can trust Carpets Etc Flooring Center to know all the floor facts. This page contains everything you need to know to help you prepare for your installation and ensure the process is as easy as it can be.

Cleaning Guide

Preserving your carpet’s good looks can be achieved with proper maintenance and cleaning. If you want better looking carpet for longer then it is vital to properly care for your carpet.

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What are the different types of carpet? Which one should I choose?

Textured Plush    Most decoratively versatile cut-pile carpet. Textured surface helps hide footprints and vacuum marks. Preferred style for busy households, a great "whole-house" carpet.

Saxony          Refined cut-pile surface with Soft texture created by twisting yarns tightly together and straightening with heat.Luxuriously smooth, soft finish works beautifully with traditional interiors. Adds distinctive elegance to any room. Ideal for living and dining rooms.

Berber Loop-Pile           A wool-like look and rugged loop surface that wears well and is suited for casual rooms with lots of traffic and activity. 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 ( Frieze ) 

 A new berber look with all the color and interest of traditional loop berbers. The great plush "feel" of thick, cut-pile carpet adds 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 with multicolour effects that hide soil and stains. Looks great between vacuuming.Choose from soft tonals to bolder color combinations. Suited for both formal and contemporary settings.

Commercial Loop              Durable long-wearing surface pile engineered for high traffic areas. Versatile styles blend comfortably with any decor with intriguing color choices suitable for professional and practical installations.