STYLES

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PLUSH     The term describes a traditional "cut pile" carpeting. Other terms for plush carpeting are "saxony" and "velvet plush" in addition to " textured plush "The various names refer to the overall look and construction of each style. Saxony refers to a looser constructed, casual look, while Velvet plush is more dense with a velvet finish and a formal look. Plush carpeting may be used anywhere in the home or office. Performance depends on type of yarn selected, density, pile height, and gauge, or stitches per inch. The beauty feature depends greatly on the type of yam selected, such as Branded vs. unbranded, luster level of specific yarns, and the "hand" which is the "feel" of the carpet, as well as the dying method used and number of shearings to "finish" the carpet. We will help guide you in selecting the right plush for your particular need.

TEXTURED   Also referred to as "Trackless" and "boucle" as well as "frize". The term describes a traditional " cut pile " carpeting that has been subjected to " yarn crimping" to achieve a virtual non-directional pile thus helping to hide foot-prints or vacuum marks. Textured Saxony refers to a looser constructed, casual look, while Textured plush is more dense with a finer finish and a more formal look. "Frize" is also a textured saxony, but it has considerably more "twist" in the yarn, which lends itself to heavy traffic and optimum performance. Textured pile carpeting may be used anywhere in the home or office. Performance depends on type of yarn selected, density, pile height, and gauge, or stitches per inch. The beauty of this particular type of carpeting depends greatly on the type of yarn selected, such as Branded vs. unbranded, luster level of specific yarns, and the "hand" which is the "feel" of the carpet, as well as the dying method used and number of shearings to "finish" the carpet. We will help guide you in selecting the right textured carpeting for your particular need.

PATTERNS   Prints in carpeting refers to patterns printed on the face of the carpet utilizing a screen printing process. Some methods of printing are proprietary , as in the jet drying method called "Millitron". The object behind printed carpeting is the various patterns that can be achieved such as floral and geometric patterns with the look of a much more costly woven carpeting as in  Axminster and Wilton which are made in the same fashion as oriental rugs. Pattern carpets or prints may be used wall to wall, custom cut into area rugs and bound or used as hallway or staircase runners.          Patterns are very versatile and may be combined with solid tones to create borders or to separate the different rooms in the home. Patterned carpets or prints are treated to resist stain and soil, however, stains and soil are less noticeable with patterned carpet than with solid tones, therefore, you can use patterns virtually anywhere without worrying about stains or soil. We feature a very large selection of prints in our showroom for you to select from, so come by and visit one of our showrooms.

WOVEN   WILTON A fashion statement in itself, a Wilton Woven carpet is the ultimate in quality, beauty, and performance. This type of carpet is woven using the Wilton method and is available in beautiful delicate patterns with up to eight color combinations. Most Wilton carpets are made of wool or wool blends, and will perform exceptionally well under extreme heavy use conditions. Wiltons are used as a wall to wall carpeting and in making fine area rugs. Borders are available for most our Wilton patterns for custom area rugs making or stairway and hallway runners. Wilton woven carpeting is preferred by the discriminating home owner seeking a broad selection of elegant patterns and fine wool's in addition to quality craftsmanship.   AXMINSTER   Beautiful patterns replicating the look and feel of oriental hand - made rugs for a fraction of the price, plus the ability to use such beautiful patterns for a wall to wall installation. An excellent choice in heavy duty construction. An Axminster carpet is usually a pattern with vivid hues and intricate detail. This type of carpeting can be used in very heavy traffic areas because it is woven instead of tufted. In tufting, the yarn is merely sewn on a backing, but in woven carpets such as an Axminster type, the yarn is an integral part of the face as well as the back of the carpet, resulting in a much heavier performance rating. Axminster styles are extremely cost effective and thus less expensive in the long run. We feature a large selection of Axminster styles and patterns in both of our showrooms. Please call us and schedule an appointment with one of our qualified sales representatives.

BERBER   Berber is a style of carpeting that incorporates loop-pile instead of cut-pile finish. Berber has had tremendous appeal for a long time and will continue to be a popular style because of the versatility if offers with traditional and contemporary environments alike. Because of it's "loop" styling, Berber exhibits less tracking, thus virtually eliminating foot prints and vacuum marks. The style is available in solid tones, heather tones, and multi colored as a level-loop, or with designs that are textured into it such as geometric patterns or subtle non-directional textural effects. The type of yarn chosen greatly affects the performance of this style. The recommended choice is Wool or Nylon. The newest styling in the Berber area is the Sisal - look which has been gaining tremendous momentum and will probably be leading the Berber category if it has not already. Sisal-look Styling is more versatile, it incorporates the natural sisal look, (a plant leaf harvested for it's superior performance as a floor covering alternative) but instead uses Wool, Nylon, or Olefin with a much softer feel and greater stain and soil resistance properties. Various patterns are available in this area as well as traditional Berber, come see us for the greatest selection available.