Carpeting: Carpeting

Carpet is a soft floor covering made of bound carpet fibers or stapled fibers. Carpeting refers to wall-to-wall coverage, whereas a rug is simply used to cover a space. This type of flooring is typically used indoors and can be used in both high and low traffic areas. It typically lasts for 15-18 years before it needs to be replaced. The quality of a carpet is usually measured in face weight, or how many fibers there are per square inch. The higher the face weight the more plush a carpet will feel.
Carpets come in a variety of materials including wool, nylon, olefin and polyester.
There are different types of carpet like twists, which is commonly referred to as a berber. Twist carpeting is composed of multiple twisted fibers set into the carpet backing. It is typically used in low traffic areas. Another type of carpeting is looped carpets, which are composed of looped fibers set into the carpet backing. This type of carpeting is typically used in high traffic areas as it is easy to clean.
Brand Overview


Mohawk Carpet
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More than anything, carpet manufacturers like Mohawk have your specific lifestyle in mind. That's why we innovated the softest, most family-friendly and pet-friendly carpets ever. Our carpet stands up to high-traffic wear and resists life's spills and stains like never before. With so many colors and textures to choose from, there's no reason to put off buying new carpet. With Mohawk, you're sure to find carpeting that suits both your lifestyle and your budget.


Dream Weaver Carpet
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We love our pets, and that’s one reason we created our PureColor® technology. Our carpet will combat your pet’s worst stains, or we’ll replace it.


Anderson Tuftex Carpet
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Tuftex Carpets of California, Shaw Floors premier residential brand, is known for its innovative design, color, quality, and care for the environment.


Shaw Carpet
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Shaw offers more than 25,000 carpet styles and colors. That means your ultimate carpet choices will always reflect your own, unique vision.


Mannington Commercial Carpet
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Mannington is the only U.S. manufacturer of commercial flooring that offers a full range of flooring solutions from a single source—LVT, commercial broadloom and modular carpet, resilient heterogeneous and homogeneous sheet, premium rubber flooring, VCT, hardwood, porcelain tile, wall base and other accessories. We've been recognized as a leader in product innovation, styling, and design, as well as in operational excellence and environmental stewardship.