How to choose a carpet

For many years, carpets have been used primarily for insulation, and secondarily for decorative decoration of floors and walls in houses and apartments. Previously, these products were made by hand, but today they are made in factories, which has significantly reduced the cost of the finished product. It is difficult to say that a modern carpet is an indicator of the luxury and wealth of the owner of the house, but still everyone strives to choose a good product for their home.

Choosing a carpet for the floor 

If you are planning to purchase new carpet for your home, you need to carefully select it to understand which is the best. There are a number of features that you need to pay attention to, because only in this case will you be able to purchase a truly good product.

By purchasing the first option you come across, without taking into account the rules of choice, you can turn the interior of the room into bad taste, which is unlikely to be what you want. First, you need to understand what the main criteria for choosing carpets are and, based on the knowledge gained, make your informed choice.

Basic criteria for product selection

As already noted, the choice of carpet must be approached wisely.For example, there is a difference between which carpets are best to buy for the floor and for the wall, because their operating parameters will be completely different. Let's look at the main characteristics of carpeting, which will allow you to make an informed choice. 

How to choose a carpet for the floor based on its composition 

Let's consider the most common types of products depending on the material used in manufacturing: 

• Wool carpet. This is a natural product that is considered a classic. The cost of such a carpet is quite high. High-quality sheep wool is used in production. They are great for use on the floor, but understand that they need to be cleaned frequently. It is possible that moths or mold will grow in the pile. The performance characteristics of such products are excellent. 
• Silk carpet. They cost more than wool ones, but have excellent characteristics. They are very durable and incredibly beautiful. They are often used on walls to decorate the interior.  
• Viscose carpet. This is artificial silk, which is made from natural material. This type of option is characterized by high performance characteristics; they can even be used in offices where there is increased traffic. 
• Polyamide is a synthetic coating. Manufacturers create bright patterns on them, while they are distinguished by wear resistance, elasticity and fire-fighting properties.  
• Carpets made from polypropylene. They are undemanding in maintenance, but do not have a high durability.  
• Polyester carpets. This is a good alternative to wool products. They cost several times less, but have the same characteristics. They can be used both in children's rooms and living rooms.They perform equally well. 

An important parameter is the density of the product 

When considering this criterion, it is worth noting one pattern. The higher the density of the product, the warmer it will be. 

REFERENCE. The density of the carpet is achieved by the proximity of the fibers, and not by their length.  

To determine the density of the product, you will only need to look at its back side. It is important at what distance the base threads are located relative to each other. If the distance is long, you should not count on long-term operation. The pile will wrinkle very quickly. 

REFERENCE. Recently, so-called structural carpets have become popular. They are made using hand tufting technology. The pile is attached manually, which allows you to create loops that differ in color and size. Such products are distinguished by their relief and are made with three-dimensional patterns. 

Pile structure 

This parameter primarily affects the appearance of the product. In addition, depending on what kind of loops and their length the product has, its durability of use and the difficulty of cleaning will depend. 

Modern manufacturers offer a variety of products with different piles, which allows the client to make a choice among the presented options in accordance with their requirements.

How to make a choice depending on the type of room

Before purchasing a carpet, you should decide in which room you will use it: 

• At the entrance to the house, it would be best to place a product with a rubber base; it will show itself perfectly in this place. 
• In a room for younger family members, you should not take a product with long pile; short or medium pile is quite suitable. They are used in such premises longer than others. 
• It is better to choose quilted, synthetic rugs for the bathroom. 
• It is recommended to choose something soft and cozy for the bedroom. A product with long pile will be the best choice. They perfectly absorb noise and are very beautiful and pleasant to the touch. 

After reviewing the information provided, you will be able to draw up specific requirements for choosing a carpet for your home, based on which you will be able to make the most rational choice.