What is carpet?
Carpet is a heavy woven fabric used to cover a floor. The are many methods for
weaving carpets, and carpet can
be made from a variety of fabrics. Carpets vary in the height and density of
the pile, and come is a wide array
of colors and patterns.
Benefits of carpet
There are many benefits to using carpet as a home floor covering:
Comfort and Insulation: Carpet is comfortable
under foot and, particularly if you have children, as a play
surface.
Carpet fibers act as an insulation material, and will protect
your home from the impact of extreme temperatures.
If you are interested in carpet's insulation qualities, consider
buying thicker/denser carpet and combining it with
a thicker carpet pad.
Aesthetics: Providing wall-to-wall coverage
of an entire surface of a room, carpet presents a uniform design
element that is always in view. Carpet can be a neutral design
element or make a bold statement. It can be
dense and firm under foot, or be deep and lush. Available in
more colors, patterns, and textures than ever
before, carpet offers more design variation than any other
flooring material.
Less Noise: Carpet provides sound insulation.
It will muffle and reduce the transmission of the sounds
of a television or conversation from one bedroom to another.
Carpet is significantly reduces the sound
of shoes on flooring, and is much quieter than wood or tile.
If you own a two or three story home,
carpeting the floors over rooms that are living space will
make the lower rooms much quieter.
Safety from Falling: Carpet provides a less
slippery surface than tile, wood, or vinyl. This is particularly
important for the young and old residents of a home. In the
event that a slip or stumble does occur,
carpet provides more cushioning than other floor coverings.
