| Plush Saxony carpets provide a rich, luxurious appearance that is ideal for any room of the home. This is generally the most formal looking style of carpet. A plush saxony, or a cut pile carpet is created by shearing the carpet fibers to even pile height. This gives the carpet a smooth, velvety appearance. The perfect, smooth surface has a tendancy to show footprints and vacuum cleaner marks. This is not a flaw, many people consider these shadings to be the true mark of a luxury carpet. |
| Textured Saxony carpets are also solid colored cut pile carpets. This versatile style works with any decor. As the name implies, the surface has a textured appearance. This is created by using a somewhat curly yarn that will twist and bend in random directions. The additional twist in the fibers causes the tufts to reflect light differently than a textured appearance that helps reduce footprint and vacuum cleaner marks. |
| Tonal Saxony carpets create a "landscape of color", adding visual texture to the floor that provides an excellent backdrop for any style furnishings. These carpets are made by applying a random dye pattern to a solid color textured Saxony carpet. This multi-color dyeing process adds a subtle, texture-like appearance to the carpet. The random play of color and light reflection makes tonal Saxony carpets a practical choice. |
| Sculptured carpets combine the appeal of both texture and pattern, providing good looks as well as good performance. These tracery type patterns are created by a special process that combines loops and cut pile in a pre-designed pattern. Often, a random dye pattern is applied to sculptured carpets, producing a unique and creative look. This blendng of color and pattern creates a carpet that is a practical choice for a more casual lifestyle. |
| Berber Cut Pile carpets offer the coloration of the Berber loop carpets in a cut pile version. Being a cut pile, these carpets tend to have a slightly less casual appearance. These carpets are created by applying natural looking flecks of color to a solid, light colored Saxony carpet. |
| Berber Loop carpets' tailored, architectural look can create a casual environment in any room of the home. Berbers are a type of level loop carpet, usually constructed of large, fat loops. They come in a variety of styles - from simple level loop surfaces to geometric patterns. These styles are typically produced using light, natural colors. A typical Berber style might have cream colored loops with flecks of tan and brown. |
| Level Loop carpets, constructed of many continuous loops of one even height, are good choices for high traffic areas in the home. Because of their durable wear characteristics, level loop styles are often referred to as "commercial carpets." Level loop carpets can be used in contemporary rooms to create a sleek, simple atmosphere. These "work horse" carpets are also perfect for family rooms, playrooms, and basements. |
| Patterned carpets add drama to any room in the home and are available in a wide variety of patterns and colors that can work with any decor. These carpets are created by "printing" a pattern on the face of a solid color Saxony carpet. This process duplicates the look of more expensive, woven patterned carpets. Pattern on the floor adds another dimension to the interior and can pull a room together. As with textiles, a carpet with a pattern will show less soil and traffic than a solid colored carpet. |
| Other - While the styles shown here are the most common, other carpet styles are available. And, advances in technology are creating new styles everyday. See your local dealer for additional styles and information. |
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