CARPET
Our founder, Jack Everett, installed carpet for over 30 years before opening Gainesville Flooring. We are carpet experts… it’s in our DNA.
Carpet offers a warm, soft and slip resistant floor covering. Understanding the different types and fibers of carpeting will help you to choose a material that is best for your space and lifestyle.
There are 4 main types of Carpet:
Cut Pile, Loop Pile, Natural Fibers and Synthetic Fibers.
Cut Pile
Cut Pile is cut or sheared off at the top, exposing the cut pile fibers and creating a carpet with soft cushioning. Their softness makes them great for bedrooms but their fibers will eventually flatten with normal use.
Loop Pile
Loop Pile is very durable, but provides less cushioning than cut pile carpet. Closed Loop carpet is more suitable for high traffic areas because they wear well and are more mark resistant than cut pile carpets. Loop pile carpet can withstand the traffic and vacuuming from hallways and stairs.
Natural Fibers
Natural Fibers such as Wool, Seagrass and Sisal. Wool, sisal and seagrass are all made from naturally regenerating sources, making these flooring products an eco-friendly choice for your home.
- Wool remains the premier fiber in carpet construction. Wool carpeting can last a lifetime. Wool has a natural resiliency and elasticity that prevents crushing, which is why it can look great and last a lifetime.
- Seagrass is made from a variety of reedy plants, which gives it a greenish tint– but it does mellow over time into more of a khaki color. It is very durable but should not be used in moist or humid rooms. Great for a low dust or allergy-free environment and available in different weave patterns.
- Sisal is strong but prone to fading in direct sunlight and can be stained even by water. Made from the Agave plant, Sisal is identified by thin rows that are tightly woven together. Gainesville Flooring can install wall-to-wall Sisal, custom runners for your stairs or a custom sized rug.
Synthetic Fibers
Synthetic Fibers are highly stain resistant and durable.
Stair Runners
Stair Runners add comfort to your hardwood steps, allow for traction and are softer and safer. Runners provide another opportunity to make a style statement. You can accent a runner by binding along the sides. Gone are the days of your stair runner having to match your carpet.
Make a statement with your stair runner.
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