When buying a carpet, one of the areas to look at is the style of carpet you're looking to buy. Along with colour, style is a hugely important area which needs great care and thought before making your final decision. Generally speaking, the more luxurious the style of carpet, the more attention the floor will need to keep it looking at its best. Therefore choosing the best style for the situation is of great importance. Short pile carpet will generally last longer than a longer pile carpet, but it can all rest on personal taste.
There's a large selection of carpet styles available, which all have a unique look and feel, and additionally have different lifespans depending on the quality and pile of carpet. The most commonly seen carpet styles are as follows:
Twist Pile
A rugged and coarsely finished carpet, very durable but tough under foot.
Velvet Pile
Similar to a suede material, a velvet pile has a silky luxurious look.
Loop Pile
A loop pile carpet is an attempt to replicate the look and feel of a natural floor such as sisal. With the looped carpet, if you've got pets, this sort of carpet is not recommended due to the temptation of clawing.
Saxony
A deep pile carpet which is extremely soft under the foot, and has great depth, making it ideal for a bedroom or lesser used area.
Patterned
Similar to Velvet Pile carpet, a patterned carpet will be smooth and shiny, to allow for sharp detail.
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