Selecting the right carpet finish

Choose quality construction.

How long a carpet stays beautiful depends on how well it is made. Simply stated, better made carpet will last longer.

The twist and density of the fibres affect carpet durability, appearance and price.

Twisting gives fibre strands the strength to stand up to crushing and cleaning. Thick fibre with a tight twist is a sign of high quality carpet.

Density is how tightly the twisted fibres are packed together. The denser the carpet, the better the durability.

Ask one of our Carpet One salespeople to help you compare. Until then, here is some terminology you should be aware of:

Plush

This cut pile carpet is made from straight, untwisted yarn. The cut ends blend together to form a smooth, level surface. This luxurious carpet is suited for formal settings, because it shows all footprints and vacuum marks.

Frieze

This cut pile carpet is suitable for high traffic areas. The highly twisted yarn tufts curl at the carpet surface, hiding footprints.

Saxony

This dense, cut pile carpet is made with the yarn tufts packed closely together to form a smooth surface. This is a more versatile carpet, and is used in less formal settings. Saxony carpets will show footprints.

Texture

A cut pile carpet made with twisted yarn tufts, creating a surface that masks footprints.

Cut & Loop

In this style of carpet, cut and uncut yarn loops are combined. The cut yarn loops are higher then the uncut loop, creating a sculpted pattern on the surface of the carpet.

Level Loop

This loop pile carpet consists of loops of equal height. This creates a tight pebbly surface that keeps soil on the surface for easy cleaning. Also available in multi-level.