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BEFORE YOU BUY YOUR NEXT CARPET
Carpet buying checklist
When you come to purchase
your
new carpet
- Know your room
size.
- Know what the
room will be used for. Is it high use?
Does it get a lot of sun?
- Bring fabric samples
for furniture and accessories you wish to match.
- Decide the style
and fiber you prefer.
- Mention whether
you have
pets or children?
Determine your budget. Pacific Coast Carpet
makes financing available to qualified buyers.
Top Carpet Considerations
Money invested in a carpet with good density,
good twist and a dense pad will pay off with extra years of beauty
and use.
Carpet Density.
Ever had a carpet that matted down? If so,
you've had first-hand experience with a carpet that wasn't dense
enough. The most important thing when purchasing a carpet is the
density of the carpet. The denser it is, the more wear resistant
the carpet will be over time. Density is measured by how much fiber
weight per square yard (e.g. a 30 oz. or 80 oz. carpet).
Twist.
The second most critical factor is carpet
twist. The more tightly twisted each individual fiber, the better
resiliency and wear your carpet will have.
Pad or Cushion.
Choosing the right pad for your new carpet
is almost as important as the carpet itself. A denser pad or cushion
will give your carpet more protection. It will also add to the carpet's
insulation and noise-reduction characteristics.
Nylon, Polyester, Olefin or Wool?
So many products. So many fiber choices.
Selecting your next carpet can be a daunting task. In reality, there
are only four basic fibers used in today's card trademarking new
fiber treatments. Names like Stainmaster and Crushresister are branded
nylon fibers. Keep in mind that density, twist and the carpet pad
are more important to a carpet's quality and durability than the
fiber. Visit our showroom to get to know the carpet types firsthand.
- Nylon is very versatile and available
in more colors and styles than any other fiber. The most commonly
used fiber in carpeting today, nylon accounts for 65% of all carpet
sold in the U.S.. Nylon, the world's first synthetic fiber, has
undergone many improvements since Dupont introduced it in the
late 1930's.
- Polyester fiber feels soft and luxurious,
more like wool than any other synthetic fiber. Developed in the
1960's, polyester accounts for approximately 10% of all carpet
sold. It's usually found in cut pile and textured constructions.
While not quite as resilient as nylon, a well-made polyester carpet
will give years of excellent performance.
- Olefin/polypropylene fiber is usually
sold as a level loop or berber and performs very well and is resistant
to crush in this construction. When solution-dyed, they are very
resistant to fading, static electricity, moisture and mildew.
Olefin makes a great carpet for outdoor as well as indoor use.
This fiber type accounts for 20% of all carpet sold.
- Wool sets the standard against which
all other fibers are measured. Its luxurious feel and appearance
has been appreciated for centuries. While top-of-the-line carpeting
is available, wool is primarily used in decorative rugs. A natural
fiber, wool is the longest-wearing fiber, is easy to clean and
naturally resists stains as well as moisture. Wool accounts for
the last 5% of carpet sold.
Kids or pets?
Dennis the Menace™ Kidproof carpet may
be your answer. Kidproof carpets are designed and manufactured to
withstand high levels of wear and tear. Carpets are Scotchgard treated
for stain protection and exceed flammability standards. The quality
and durability of Dennis the Menaceª/Kidproof' carpets are guaranteed
with:
- 20-year anti-static warranty
You will find a wide range of colors and
styles to select from starting at $14.95/yd ($1.661/Sq. foot)
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