Written by Jean Nayar
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It should come as no surprise that carpeting is the top floor-covering choice in the United States. It is soft underfoot, forgiving of less-than-perfect subfloors, comes in thousands of colors, weaves and textures, dampens sounds and can be budget-friendly. The single most important thing in choosing it is to understand your lifestyle and select carpet that will stand up in places where it will get the most wear. The trick is to avoid abrupt transitions between areas. It’s more pleasing to stay with a basic tone and coordinate choices for continuity in texture and pattern.
More than 90 percent of the carpeting on the market is made of synthetic fibers. Since fibers have different qualities, be sure to match the material to the wear you’ll give your carpeting.
• Nylon
Found in almost 75 percent of carpets, nylon is valued for its ability to spring back. Even with wear, it returns to how it’s supposed to look. It also holds color well, resists stains and is easy to clean.
• Polypropylene
Because it is not very resilient, this fiber most often is used in looped pile carpet, such as berbers. It is naturally stain-and fade-resistant, though it has a tendency to attract oily soils. The second leading fiber choice, it comes in a limited color range.
• Polyester
Though not as resilient as nylon, polyester carpet is known for its softness, color clarity and its stain-and-fade-resistance. It is an economical choice that is used most often in thick-cut pile and textured styles....
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