Looking to buy a new carpet for your business? Before deciding, there are a few factors one should consider before purchasing. To gauge a carpet’s durability and performance, it is important to consider the transparency of its color, depth, resistance to crushing and textural appeal.
Be Cautious of Bargain Carpets
Buying the cheapest or bargain carpet isn’t necessarily the best course of action. Especially, when there is heavy traffic on the carpet. According to the Carpet Buying Guide, purchase the highest quality carpet you can afford.
From an economical stand point, so-called bargain carpets may have to be replaced on a regular basis. Therefore, a high performance carpet, in the long run, will withstand everyday wear and tear. These lavish carpets may be more expensive, but ultimately, they retain their durability and beauty for longer periods of time.
Carpet Yarns to Look For
Nylon ? This type of yarn is ideal for carpet with high traffic and soiled areas. High quality nylons show dirt less, are easier to clean, last longer and maintain their appearance in areas with heavy traffic. Antron Legacy, Antron Lumena and Ultron VIP are additional premium yarns used in commercial carpets.
Olifin ? This type of yarn is softer and less costly. This material doesn’t perform as well in heavy traffic areas and is only recommended for short term projects.
Tufted / UPS / Woven Backing
When purchasing commercial carpet, those with tufted and woven backings prove to be the ideal choice for areas with heavy traffic. Most commercial carpets on the market are tufted. This means the backing is punched through and glued to a secondary plastic backing creating a longer lasting, more durable carpet.
For a step-up in carpet performance, the Ultra Performance System (UPS) backing is the best. UPS is the most modern technology to enhance tufted carpet durability and performance.
Woven carpet is known for being the best commercial carpet on the market today. Some of the finest carpets ever made are woven. This skill dates back thousands of years. Today, carpet is woven electronically by looms and modern computerized machinery. When a carpet is in the process of being weaved, piles of yarn are intertwined into one solid foundation. Over time, woven carpets have prove to be of better quality than other carpet construction. To be more specific, woven carpets will last two to three times longer than other carpet types. From an environmental standpoint, they tend to be “green” because the interlaced fibers are backed by less latex than other carpets.
What is the Right Amount of Carpet?
Before purchasing your commercial carpet, it is important to know the dimensions of the area, extending into the doorways. It is recommended that you “round up” to feet so that you aren’t short. If the region is asymmetrical, segregate it into square or rectangle patterns. Then determine each spot and add all the squares together for the entire number.
For stairs, you must first figure out the total number of steps; measure the width and multiply the width by 1.5 to get the square footage per step. Then multiply the total number of steps by the square footage per step. Once you have the total number, it is in your best interest to add 10% for waste.
To estimate the total cost for your carpet, multiply the total number of sq. ft. (remember to add the 10% for waste) by the carpet price per square foot.
Get Your Carpet Installed by a Professional
Once your carpet is measured and purchased, the installation is the most vital part of the venture. If the carpet is poorly installed, there is potential for the carpet’s durability to be challenged. Therefore, get your carpet installed by a professional and enjoy the years of comfort, beauty and dependability.
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