| ...berber carpet is named after a handmade, bulky wool carpet made by the berber tribes of north africa. the term berber is applied to carpet that has the off-white, heathered look of cloaks used by these tribes of north africa. these carpets use flecked yarns most often in loop styles. the size of the loops varies from large nubby ones to smaller styles. patterned styles of this type of carpeting ar... |
| ...wool's naturally crimped shape is the formation of millions of air pockets
that act as insulation to help regulate room temperature and reduce energy
bills. also, berber carpet is easy to clean and purifies your indoor air for up
to 30 years from common contaminants like formaldehyde, nitrogen dioxide and
sulfur dioxide by locking the contaminants deep in the core of the fiber.
soft, ye... |
| ...racks in the concrete floor and consider adding a subfloor if the surface slopes or is uneven.
many homeowners gravitate to the warmth and soundproofing effect of carpeting in basements. low-pile or berber carpets resist wear and are inexpensive options. a moisture-barrier pad between the carpet pad and the carpet adds another level of water resistance and reassurance.
now is a great time to fin... |
| ...he other materials used for carpets. It is difficult to dye and does not wear as well as wool or nylon.
Polypropylene, sometimes referred to simply as "olefin", is commonly used to construct berber carpets. Large looped olefin berber carpets are usually only suited for light domestic use and tend to mat down quickly. Berber carpets with smaller loops tend to be more resilient and retain t... |