Carpet Styles
One of the hardest decisions, as well as one of the first, is what style of carpet suits your design plan and taste. From sophisticated and utilitarian Berbers to the luxurious fine Saxony's, McCrorie Carpet One has the carpet style to fit any personality and room décor. While our professional sales staff is happy to assist you in making your carpet decisions, these informative points of interest about carpet, may help you begin your search.
Saxony
Carpet Type Illustrations
- Smooth, soft cut-pile surface
- Traditional appearance, versatile performance
- A solid base to design from
- Used a lot in formal areas
Textured Saxony
- Textured surface
- Casual appearance
- Helps hide footprints and other marks
- Popular style in busy homes
- Portrays the need for less maintenance
Velvets
- Also known as a plush
- Fine, tip sheared surface
- Formal appearance
- Popular for Master Suites
Frieze
- Textured surface, with a knobby appearance
- Fibers have a tighter twist
- Long wearing and durable while maintaining some softness
- Ideal for active rooms
- Works well thru-out the home
Cut and Loop
- Also called "High / Low" or "Sculptured"
- Distinctive carved appearance
- Traditionally multi -colored, which helps hide stains and traffic
- A great way to spice up a variety of rooms
Multi-Level Loop (Berber)
- Also referred to as a patterned loop
- Brings a focused and unique look to the room
- Very durable, hides traffic very well
- Made of both Nylon and Olefin
Level Loop (Berber or Commercial)
- Loops are all the same height
- Casual appearance with durability
- Usually multi-colored
- Commonly produced with Olefin, cleans well
- Great for active family rooms, or basements
CARPET FIBERS
Nylon
- Popular
- Tremendous value, performance, and ease of maintenance
- Synthetic Carpet Fiber
- Hides soil and traffic well
- Provides Brilliant Colors
- Leading choice in high use rooms
Polyester
- Soft feel when used in carpet
- Not as wear resistant as nylon
- Excellent color clarity
- Works well in bedrooms
Olefin
- Also called polypropylene
- High stain, mold, and mildew resistance
- Can be used inside and outside
- Highly popular in Berbers and other level loops
- Moderate resistance to matting and crushing
Wool
- Expensive
- Great wear resistance
- High performance while offering an elegant look
