Carpet
Choosing the right carpet for your home can be challenging due to the vast array of options available to you. Carpets have many added benefits besides endless design possibilities including cushioned comfort underfoot, sound insulation and improved indoor air quality. Keep in mind the different textures, styles and colors of carpet while determining the perfect match for your lifestyle.
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Cut Pile
A cut pile, also known as a plush Saxony, refers to any carpet that is made up of evenly cut fibres. Because of its uniform surface, vacuum marks and foot traffic will be visible on these carpets. For this reason, this type of carpet is best suited for formal areas of the home.
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Cut Pile - Textured
Textured cut pile carpets are known for their casual appeal. Their twisted cut fibres diffuse light so as to mask foot and vacuum marks making this carpet construction a popular choice for family rooms and children's bedrooms.
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Frieze
Frieze carpets are made up of varying lengths of highly twisted fibres. The fibres curl in random directions creating terrific texture and dimension. These carpets are virtually trackless and are suitable for most areas of the home including heavy-traffic areas such as stairs and hallways.
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Loop Pile
This carpet keeps the loops uncut and intact. The loops can be produced in uneven heights for texture or level for durability. Loop carpets are suitable for high-traffic areas of the home. Solid shade loops are often referred to as 'sisals' and loops with multi-colored yarns or colored flecks are referred to as berbers.
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Cut and Loop
These carpets offer a combination of various cut and loop fibres at differing levels resulting in a sculptured pattern with several tones of the same color. These carpets can be stunning in both wall-to-wall and area rug configurations.
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The most basic component of carpet is the type of fibre used to construct it. The four most widely-used fibres are wool, nylon, polyester and olefin (also known as polypropylene).
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Wool
Soft underfoot, wool is a natural fibre used to manufacture carpets and rugs. Even though it may not have the stain and wear resistance of man-made fibres, wool has an enduring quality that allows wool carpets to age well.
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Nylon
Nylon is the most versatile and widely-used of all fibres, providing both durability and resiliency. Nylon comes in 2 forms: type 6 and type 6.6.
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Polyester
Polyester fibre offers softness, color clarity and a high performance rating at an affordable price.
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Polypropylene
Also known as olefin, polypropylene will not absorb water and must therefore be solution dyed to impart color. The color is built into the fibre and becomes an inherent part of the carpet. The carpet's color will not fade even when exposed to intense sunlight, bleaches or other harsh chemicals. While it has great anti-staining and anti-static properties, olefin fibre has a low melting point and is thus not as resilient as other synthetic fibres such as nylon.
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Stainmaster®
Carpets manufactured using the Stainmaster® 6.6 nylon fibre are designed for lasting appearance retention. Their unique fibre technology actually repels stains and resists most liquids and texture loss, making it extremely hard to soil and wear down.
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Tryesse®
Tryesse® fibres are incredibly soft, exceptionally durable and environmentally friendly. Tryesse® carpets can withstand your toughest stains with an unrivaled fade resistance even after years of use. Tryesse® fibre is naturally stain resistant to all water soluble or acid-based stains.
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Magic Fresh® - Odour Neutralizer
Magic Fresh® is a natural, odour-reducing carpet treatment that is exclusive to Beaulieu. The effectiveness of this unique formula has been compared to placing a box of baking soda in your refrigerator to eliminate overpowering smells. Magic Fresh® works by breaking down common household odours such as pets, food and cigarette smoke, leaving your living spaces clean and fresh. Magic Fresh® does not simply mask odours, but chemically absorbs and decomposes them over a period of time. The self-renewing formula is applied directly to the carpet fibres during the manufacturing process and remains effective for the life of your carpet.
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Silver Release® - Antimicrobial
Silver Release® is a safe to use antimicrobial carpet treatment that naturally obstructs the growth of odour and stain causing bacteria, mold and mildew. This unique carpet treatment is produced using silver ion technology and is added directly to the carpet fibres during the manufacturing process. The Silver Release® ions bond directly to the carpet fibres and inhibit microbes that cause odour and stains. The Silver Release® treatment is immediately effective and will last the entire life of your carpet.
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3M Scotchgard™
3M Scotchgard™ Protector is a barrier treatment that is applied directly around each individual fibre during the manufacturing process. This carpet treatment provides superb protection against dirt and stains.
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SoilScreen™
SoilScreen™ offers special soil resistance properties that work to repel common surface particles. SoilScreen™ helps keep your carpet looking newer for longer!
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Stain Control®
Stain Control® is an anti-stain technology that provides advanced resistance to surface soiling and staining. This carpet treatment allows for the easy removal of most household stains.
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Ultra-Fresh antimicrobial treatment
Ultra-Fresh antimicrobial treatment offers a higher level of protection against bacteria, mold and mildew. This protection technology remains effective even after multiple cleanings.
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