Carpets with longer pile than frieze are known as shag piles.
Thick pile carpet safety.
You ll notice this type of carpet is softer than low pile carpet and it s easier to vacuum with less dirt getting trapped in it than high pile carpet.
Some machine allows strong suction and may cause damage.
Good for moderate traffic areas.
Precautions for high pile carpets.
Think of it as a happy medium with perks of both types.
For example thick carpet pads have too much give for thin carpet styles like berber and can damage the carpet in the long term.
Medium pile carpet sits right between low and high piles offering a balance of options.
It doesn t require regular cleaning.
Looser fibers look more casual.
To clean the mat wet it with lukewarm soapy water without the use of any harsh detergents and it will be all done.
Tightly packed fibers resist soil and spills.
The long pile lies in different directions providing a deep texture.
Resists damage better than thin carpet.
Choose your carpet thickness.
You d like to carpet a dining room or playroom.
A pad that s too thin can collapse and cause the carpet to wrinkle or wear out prematurely.
Made in turkey this area rug is machine woven of stain and fade resistant polypropylene in a thick 1 5 pile perfect for laying out in fashionable living rooms or digging your toes in right out of bed in the morning.
One consideration is that high pile carpeting can be a pain to clean.
Always check the carpet manufacturer s recommendations for the thickness of carpet padding.
Also easy to clean and maintain.
Thick carpet padding may not be ideal for all styles of carpet.
An extra thick pad can cause the carpet to flex too much opening seams and weakening the backing says gary johnson technical consultant at the carpet rug institute in dalton georgia.
Made in variations of thick and thin as well as long and short pile.
When placed on a thick pile carpet it ensures a strong grip and does not let the mat be moved away from the carpet top or the hard flooring.
Choose your carpet thickness.
Quality high density foam or felt padding can a good choice.
The smoother surface that low pile carpet offers allows chairs or toys to move across your flooring with ease.
Because of this carpet for senior citizens should have pile no more than 1 2 inch thick and the underlying padding should be firm and not too thick.
Low pile carpet s flatter surface makes it easier to remove stains quickly and thoroughly.
While high pile carpets are luxurious they can be difficult to clean and maintain.
Denser carpet is more durable.
Another concern is that thick carpets may not be ideal if you have a family member with dust allergies in your home.
