Nylon
Nylon is the most durable and stain resistant carpet fiber available, and also the most popular. A wide range of colors and color blends are available. Nylon can also look and feel like wool, but requires less maintenance and costs much less. Nylon 6,6 is superior to other nylon carpets and is perfect for areas with heavy traffic and high usage. Polyester
Polyester is known for its luxurious look and feel and wonderful selection of colors and styles. This fiber works well in homes with a normal amount of traffic, though it is less durable and stain resistant than nylon. Polyester fibers are used in residential and commercial applications and offer color clarity, colorfastness, and resistance to water-soluble stains. Olefin (Polypropylene) Olefin fibers provide stain and moisture resistance, exhibit low static electricity, and resist fading. Carpets made from this man-made fiber are well-priced, and some can be used in outdoor applications. However, olefin carpets have a very limited color selection. >> Download a printable carpet buying guide | | Color Your floor connects all other design elements in the room. Consider wall color, window treatments, and other furnishings when choosing the color of your new carpet. Once you've narrowed the possibilities to a few choices, an Eheart designer will bring the samples to your home, so you can see how it looks in the natural light of your house. The best decisions are made when you've seen firsthand how the carpet will look with its future surroundings and the impact it can have on the existing design of the room. |  | Style Carpet styles include texture, frieze, Saxony, looped, and pattern cut pile. Perfect for a casual design, texture carpet contains twisted tufts that create a textured surface and mask footprints and vacuum patterns. Ideal for high traffic areas, the highlytwisted tufts of frieze carpet provide great textural quality and performance capabilities. Saxony carpet presents a formal look with a velvety feel and soft appearance, but footprints and vacuum patterns are easily shown. Looped carpet, also known as Berber, is constructed in even-height loops or in varied heights that form patterns. Both styles work well in both informal and formal settings. |  | Construction
Quality construction affects the durability, appearance, and price of carpets, and is most influenced by the twist of the fibers and density of the tufts. Twist refers to how tightly the fiber has been twisted. The tighter the twist, the better the carpet will stand up to crushing and matting. Density refers to the number of fibers and how tightly packed together they are. Higher density equals a stronger, more durable carpet. The Eheart Five Star Selection System makes it easy to choose a carpet with the right level of durability for your needs. |  | Stain resistance Carpets are susceptible to damage from stains, spills, and heavy traffic. Stain resistance and warranty benefits vary from one carpet to the next. Consider your needs, lifestyle, pets, children, and traffic levels when reviewing carpet performance levels. An Eheart designer will walk you through the options and find the carpet right for you. |  | Maintenance Vacuuming is key to keeping your carpet looking fresh and beautiful. Select a vacuum with good suction and strong beater bars that brush the carpet and loosen the dirt. Treat spills right away by blotting at the stain and using hot water with a small amount of detergent. Have your carpets professionally cleaned every 12 to 18 months with hot water extraction methods to refresh the texture and rejuvenate carpet fibers. |
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