How to choose a carpet?

Perhaps the most ancient coating used for decorative decoration and insulation of walls and floors in residential premises is a carpet. They were popular for many centuries, but in ancient times they were made by hand and they were used exclusively in the homes of wealthy people. Today everything is much simpler - carpets are made using special machines, natural materials are often replaced with artificial ones. They are no longer considered an indicator of luxury, in addition, have become less popular. Nowadays, they are mainly used in living rooms and bedrooms. Nevertheless, it is necessary to clearly know how to choose a carpet, since this process requires certain experience and knowledge. We will understand this in this article so as not to make the interior of our house tasteless.

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Features of application and advantages of carpets

You still have not decided whether to buy a carpet or not? Then check out the key benefits of these products to make an unmistakable decision:

• A room with a carpet looks more comfortable, it is radically different from those rooms where it is not there or some other covering is used.
• It is easier to remove dust from it than from a bare floor, moreover, it is not visible on it at all.
• Carpets perfectly absorb sound.
• In winter, they protect the feet from the cold, normalize the humidity level in the room.
• Woolen patterns additionally massage the legs. Due to this, the body tone improves, pressure normalizes, the spine and legs are less likely to suffer from various ailments.

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The main criteria for choosing modern carpets

To determine which carpet is better, it is necessary to take into account a lot of nuances, in particular, take into account the following parameters:

• Type of room.
• Density and structure of the pile.
• Materials of manufacture.
• Shape and size.
• Design and color of the carpet.
• The cost of the product.

Now let us dwell on each of the above points.

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The influence of the type of room on the choice of carpet

Before choosing a carpet on the floor, decide in which particular room you will put it.

Important! One large room can be divided into several zones with two or three rugs to separate the area for sleeping or working.

Here are the most common options used today:

• Hallway Artificial coatings with a rubber base are more appropriate here. They serve long enough, unpretentious patterns perfectly hide all possible spots.

Important! An ideal option for the entrance hall is a carpet path with an ornament.

• Living room or children's room. For such rooms, models with medium or low pile are suitable. Their main advantage is the absence of traces of heavy furniture. Children's room is transformed thanks to a bright, beautiful, colorful coating.
• Entrance to the apartment. Here it is recommended to take into account some nuances. To preserve the integrity of a granite, marble floor or a covering of expensive tiles, select a heavy-duty coating without metal parts. If you are a fan of unique exclusive things, then order a modular carpet with a logo or ornament.
• Bathroom.The ideal choice for the bathroom is cotton, quilted, synthetic carpets with a rubber base.
• Bedroom. It will become really cozy thanks to the long-haired wool coating, because such products perfectly absorb noise. And the main purpose of this room is a sound sleep and a good rest. Vivid tones are completely inappropriate here.

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The choice of carpet depending on the structure of the pile and density

A rather important parameter when choosing is the structure of the pile. Depending on this parameter, they are divided into such varieties:

• Loop multi-level. They are made from loops of different lengths that form a sculptural pattern.
• One-level loopback. These are the uncut loops of equal length. By the way, they are particularly durable.
• Velours. A uniform smooth velvet surface is created with the help of a cut short pile. Caring for such products is simple, but the footprints of steps are very noticeable on it.
• Sheared pile. They are created from twisted yarn. Such carpets have a smooth grainy surface, distinguished by elegance.
• Frieze. In simple terms, this is a highly twisted high pile. Due to the heterogeneous structure, footprints and dirt are almost invisible on it.

As for density, the higher it is, the warmer the carpet is, its indicators of wear resistance and sound insulation are higher. It is provided due to the proximity of the villi. How to choose a carpet, depending on the density indicator? Determining its level is very simple, just look at its wrong side. If the warp threads are too far from each other, then it will not last long.

Important! The most popular sculptural models created using special technology - manual tufting. In more detail, the pile is manually tied to a mesh base, during which threads and loops of different sizes and colors are simultaneously formed. The products are quite embossed, have a voluminous pattern and a rich color palette.

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Materials used for manufacturing

Now we will consider the most popular options for materials that are used in our time for the production of carpets, their pros and cons.

Woolen patterns

This is a natural high quality floor covering. It is considered a classic, but quite expensive. Traditionally, such coatings are made of warm, durable, incredibly pleasant to the touch wool. Their pile is quite elastic, has fire-fighting properties, that is, it does not burn. Outwardly, they look incredibly noble and are able to last more than 50 years.

Important! Woolen patterns fit perfectly into the interiors of living rooms, children's rooms and bedrooms.

But they have certain disadvantages:

• need regular cleaning;
• mold and moth are constantly starting in them.

Important! They have a more stable color in comparison with synthetic products, because they give in to coloring worse. But they do not fade, they can remain as bright after ten years of operation. Artificial fade after a couple of years.

Silk products

This is another natural material used to make carpets:

• Silk costs more than wool, but all costs are fully paid off due to the excellent quality of the products.
• Such carpets are extremely durable, incredibly beautiful due to the unique luster of the pile.
• Flexible, durable, thin silk thread allows you to work out the pattern in detail. Therefore, their external beauty is often compared with the charm of paintings by popular artists.

Important! Viscose is made from cellulose, therefore, coatings made from it are easy to replace with natural materials. Outwardly, viscose is very similar to silk, so it is often called artificial silk.

Nylon Carpets

This synthetic paint material is often used to make flooring. The advantages of polyamide include:

• wear resistance;
• colorful drawings;
• fire fighting qualities;
• elasticity.

Also, the advantage of a polypropylene carpet is its ease of care due to smooth threads that prevent the penetration of dirt and dust. Even ordinary vacuuming is enough to make the carpet shine again with its former beauty.

To make a decision quickly and correctly, it is imperative to understand what carpets are made of. It is enough for this to simply read the above information.

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The influence of size and shape on the choice of flooring

According to the overall parameters, such products are divided into three main categories:

• Small models with an area of ​​not more than 3 square meters. m. Today, mainly produced carpets of small sizes: 0.6 to 1.1 m, 0.8 to 1.5 m, 1.5 to 2 m, 1 to 2 m.
• Medium coverage, ranging from 3 to 6 square meters. m. They have dimensions: 2 by 3 m, 1.5 by 2.05 m.
• Large - have an area of ​​6 square meters. m. and more. On sale today there are models of such parameters: 2 by 3.5 m, 3 by 5 m, 2 by 4 m, 3 by 4 m, 2.5 by 4 m.

Important! Using a colored tape, you can pre-determine the size of the carpet, you just need to lay out its future contour. This method will help to know the proportions and dimensions of the flooring, to visually assess whether it is suitable or not for your room.

Form is an important criterion for choosing a carpet:

• If you can’t decide which carpet to choose for a small living room, it’s best to give preference to the option without detailed drawings, which will help to visually make the room bigger.
• On sale there are quite original and interesting models in the form of a wood cut or a flower.
• If you wish, you can buy a carpet that repeats the outlines of a coffee table, sofa or the whole room.

Important! Keep in mind that changing the interior design, you will have to change the flooring, as it will no longer fit into the new environment.

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Color and design of carpets

Carpets in the interior of the living room, bedroom, children's room and other rooms play an important role, so the maximum attention when choosing them should be given to such parameters as color and design. The shade of the floor covering can affect the perception of the room, you can make it colder or warmer:

• When buying a carpet for a bright room, give preference to cool shades.
• For warm rooms, warm-colored carpets are more appropriate.

Important! Models that match the floor in color look quite stylish. If the floor in the room is dark, such as black, burgundy or brown, then try playing with contrasts.

In terms of design, it all depends on the taste preferences of customers. But there are certain trends that should be remembered:

• Carpets in faded colors reminiscent of a sun-burnt coating are in fashion today. Furniture in antique style elegantly combined with such products.
• The classic interior is originally complemented by carpets with baroque ornaments or floral Arabic motifs.
• Art Nouveau requires rigor and restraint, so it is better to choose a monophonic coating with avant-garde symbols or a geometric pattern.
• Oriental or African style rooms can be complemented with a carpet with drawings in brown and beige colors.

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The price of products when choosing a carpet

Domestic products are much cheaper than imported, while their quality is not inferior to them:

• Costly models are imported to us from Nepal, India and Iran.
• Turkish carpets are a little cheaper, but in quality they are similar to Iranian models.
• The most expensive, depending on the materials, carpets are made of wool, silk, linen, sisal and cotton. They are 50-100% more expensive than synthetic analogues.
• Viscose coatings are very popular today, as it is an artificial, but not a synthetic material.

Important! Type of production also affects the cost of products. Naturally, handmade carpets are more expensive, sometimes their price just goes beyond all possible limits.

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Useful tips from professionals

Here are a few more useful recommendations that will certainly tell you how to choose a carpet on the floor in the living room, bedroom, hallway, children's room:

• Pay attention to the smell of the product when buying. It should smell like sheepskin. It is also important that it be saturated with special solutions against dirt and moths, treated with an antistatic agent.
• If you think that the heavier the carpet, the better it is, then forget about it. This opinion is a big mistake. The most important thing in any coating is density. It is possible to determine it even on your own. It is enough to use a ruler to measure a section of 10 by 10 cm from the back of the carpet, then calculate how many knots are on it, multiply the figure by 100. The higher its density, the more expensive it should cost.
• Pay attention to the wrong side of the product. The ornament of the front side, ideally, is completely repeated on the inside.
• Hand-made models, as a rule, have an irregular shape, they are asymmetrical.

Important! If fibers are streaming from the new carpet for the first time, then this is completely normal, quite typical even of the most expensive and high-quality products.

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Now you have figured out with our help all the nuances of the upcoming purchase, which means you can make the right choice of carpet for any room in any style!