A carpet is a textile floor material used for covering surface. The upper surface is made from wool or a manmade fiber. The term carpet is used interchangeably with the term rug; stretches from wall to wall while a rug does not. An underlay is used underneath to extend its life. It is still undiscovered where did the first carpet got woven and from where did this art originated. According to experts might have first been produced in Persia a city of Iran, Turkmenistan, Central Asia, Mongolia and China.
Carpets are used in house, offices, hotels, functions, public gatherings and in uncountable other places. They not only beautify the surroundings but also make the theme of the occasion prominent. There is a huge range of carpets available varying from types of fabrics, according to design and weaving techniques and various other categories.
Commonly used fibers to make carpets are wool which gives a warm affect, silk which looks exotic, jute, synthetic fibers like nylon, polyester, olefin and acrylic, bamboo carpets and coir carpets. Based on designs there are thousands of designing patters available which ranges from oldest Turkish and Persian carpet to colorful Kashmiri carpets which are further classified into hand-knotted, hand tufted and hand woven carpets. Another category which is more common nowadays is Bonded Carpets or Non-Woven carpets. They are processed easily, have low cost and high durability.
Carpets have numerous benefits to offer. It provides sound insulation, energy savings, underfoot comfort, safe non-slip floor. The use of carpets enhances sound absorption and the impact of noise can be reduced to 30dB. Carpets retain the warmth in a room which saves energy. Carpets provide cushioning effect which can reduce stress on joints and lowers the risk of injury for infants.
Maintenance of carpet is easy and requires some essential equipment. A proper working vacuum cleaner, carpet shampoo, dry cleaning fluid and clean absorbent cloths or tissues to remove spills and stains. Regular and proper cleaning extends the life of carpet and makes its appearance beautiful. Carpets now come with a protective fiber treatment which reduces problems of staining and soiling.
The tiles are advancement in carpeting. They are designed for homes and makes designing of floor scheme easy. Carpet tiles have a strong backing so they do not require any underlay or adhesives and thus produce less waste. Carpet tiles are ideal for designing unique floors, kids' bedroom, and for areas of frequent work, apartments or flats. Carpet tiles offer quick replacement and no expertise is require to lay such flooring.
Carpets are used in house, offices, hotels, functions, public gatherings and in uncountable other places. They not only beautify the surroundings but also make the theme of the occasion prominent. There is a huge range of carpets available varying from types of fabrics, according to design and weaving techniques and various other categories.
Commonly used fibers to make carpets are wool which gives a warm affect, silk which looks exotic, jute, synthetic fibers like nylon, polyester, olefin and acrylic, bamboo carpets and coir carpets. Based on designs there are thousands of designing patters available which ranges from oldest Turkish and Persian carpet to colorful Kashmiri carpets which are further classified into hand-knotted, hand tufted and hand woven carpets. Another category which is more common nowadays is Bonded Carpets or Non-Woven carpets. They are processed easily, have low cost and high durability.
Carpets have numerous benefits to offer. It provides sound insulation, energy savings, underfoot comfort, safe non-slip floor. The use of carpets enhances sound absorption and the impact of noise can be reduced to 30dB. Carpets retain the warmth in a room which saves energy. Carpets provide cushioning effect which can reduce stress on joints and lowers the risk of injury for infants.
Maintenance of carpet is easy and requires some essential equipment. A proper working vacuum cleaner, carpet shampoo, dry cleaning fluid and clean absorbent cloths or tissues to remove spills and stains. Regular and proper cleaning extends the life of carpet and makes its appearance beautiful. Carpets now come with a protective fiber treatment which reduces problems of staining and soiling.
The tiles are advancement in carpeting. They are designed for homes and makes designing of floor scheme easy. Carpet tiles have a strong backing so they do not require any underlay or adhesives and thus produce less waste. Carpet tiles are ideal for designing unique floors, kids' bedroom, and for areas of frequent work, apartments or flats. Carpet tiles offer quick replacement and no expertise is require to lay such flooring.