Love carpet but feel challenged by daily life with kids and pets? Today there are more carpet options than ever before. We carry a full inventory of carpet at First Floors Carpet One Floor & Home of Dallas and Waxahachie, TX. Learn more about carpet options near you, custom area rugs, and flooring installation services below.

 

What Type of Carpet Is Best?

 

Which carpet is right for your home or business? It depends on your space, your activity levels, and your style. The fibers weaving your carpet together play a significant role in the way your rug functions and feels. Carpet fibers or carpet pile can be synthetic or natural.

 

 

• Nylon is one of the top options on the market today. It is usually chosen for its durability, and when treated with stain-resistance, it’s one of the best fibers for busy areas like hallways, staircases, and busy family rooms.

 

• Polyester is another well-known carpet fiber that is popular because of its strength. When it comes to stain-resistance, polyester is an excellent choice. It can be a budget-friendly option if you want a fiber that is sturdy.

 

• Olefin is a moisture-resistant carpet fiber that is available in a variety of colors, patterns, and styles. Olefin carpets are best installed in areas like low-traffic bedrooms and living rooms.

 

• Wool could be the carpet fiber for you if you want a natural fiber. While wool does require professional maintenance and care, it is also flame-resistant.

 

The carpet ‘s texture, or the way your rug is attached to its backing, plays a role in how your carpet performs over time, so it’s crucial to know what to expect with different carpet textures.

 

• Cut pile carpet is constructed by cutting the top of the carpet, leaving the fiber exposed on top. Cut pile carpets can also have tighter or loose twists, and they can vary in length and thickness.

 

• Loop pile carpet is carpet fibers looped into the backing. The top of the loop is what you can see on top. Loop pile carpet can be found in different loop heights, as well as patterns.

 

• Cut-loop carpet is a combination of both cut pile and loop pile. Cut-loop is ideal for low-traffic spaces.

 

Where Can Carpet Be Installed?

 

Carpet isn’t your best bet for the bathroom or kitchen but can be used anywhere else. Consider your surroundings are you prepare for carpet installation. Stain-resistant, moisture-resistant products are a smart choice if you have pets or little kids. If comfort and elegance are your primary mission, a lush shag can work wonders in a master bedroom. These are just a few examples.

 

Consider Carpet Remnants & Area Rugs

 

Carpet remnants are the pieces of carpet that are leftover at the end of a roll, or after a commercial or home installation. They’re too small to use in a full-scale project but are sold at a discounted rate and have a variety of useful applications.

 

 

Carpet remnants are perfect for an assortment of projects. They can be bound and used as an area rug or custom cut stair runner. If they’re large enough, they’re perfect for covering individual rooms like nurseries or play spaces. They also provide extra protection for your floors if used as doormats or placed underneath shoe racks, furniture, and storage boxes. You can also use them inside of storage boxes as an added layer of protection for fragile items you want to keep safe.

 

Explore Our Carpet Selection

 

At First Floors Carpet One Floor & Home, we’re always several steps ahead of the latest décor trends, and we carry a wide range of carpet options. We offer all the leading carpet brands, like Karastan, along with incredible value and service. To learn more, please visit us soon at 10771 Estate Lane in Dallas, or at 2261 Highway 77 North in Waxahachie.

 

 

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