Q. 1 What is Carpet Pile?
R. 1. A felpa é a espessura da base até à superfície da carpete. No caso de uma carpete tipo “loop” (laços), a superfície não é aparada. O corte das extremidades pode ser feito no tear ou mecanicamente, depois da tecelagem da carpete.

 A densidade do pêlo forma a felpa da carpete. Os factores que influenciam a densidade são o comprimento dos fios e a fibra utilizada. O custo de produção depende sobretudo na fibra que é utilizada. Usam-se fibras naturais (como a lã, seda e juta) e fibras sintéticas (como nylon, polipropileno e o poliéster) para fabricar carpetes duradouras. As carpetes feitas de fibras naturais são, devido à sua procura, mais caras do que as de fibras sintéticas. No entanto, as fibras como o nylon ou o proliprolipeno são mais resistentes à humidade.

P. 2. O que é o reforço de uma carpete?
R. 2. O reforço é a parte de trás de uma carpete. Apesar de não se lhe dar a devida importância, o reforço é uma parte da carpete extremamente importante. É o reforço que dá estabilidade, forma e protecção à carpete.

O material usado para o reforço costuma ser algodão, juta, seda artificial ou fio “kraft”. Um bom reforço é composto de duas camadas. O “primeiro reforço” dá resistência estrutural à carpete e é tufado ou tecido com a fibra da carpete. Protege a carpete da humidade, fungos e sujidade. O segundo reforço dá um suporte global e absorve os danos da superfície.

Muitos fabricantes, para fazerem o reforço das carpetes, usam métodos ecológicos utilizando desperdícios reciclados do fabrico de carpetes ou de outros produtos têxteis.

P. 3. O que é “Cola de Carpete”?
A. 3 A Carpet Glue is a sticky substance which is used in carpet furnishing. It is a wise way to glue up your carpets on floors.
This practice avoids slippage plus increases the life of the carpet by retaining its pile with high strength. Along with avoiding the carpet to move from its place, it’s advantageous in places like stair cases. Carpet bends, if glued on stair cases, prevent it from constant wear and tear.
Apart from installation of new carpets, carpet glue is extensively used in repair work too. In carpet repairs, in case of swap damaged areas in a carpet, it provides an even look. People usually use carpet glues to perform some quick yet seamless carpet repair requirements.
Nevertheless, it is very important to buy the right carpet glue to ensure longevity of your carpet’s life, especially in wet areas. Usually, adhesives for outdoor carpeting are more durable and tougher. They are less soluble to sustain varied types of floorings including concrete and wood.
It should be noted that although applying the glue is easy, removal can be difficult. However, there are three methods, which make it comparatively easier. The most effective way is to heat up the glue by a heat gun to melt it. Or, it can be freezed by dry ice. Dry ice would weaken the crystalline structure and thus chipped away.
Carpet glue can also be removed by available solvents designed. Carpet glue is odorous in nature and carpet gluing is recommended to be done with proper ventilation and face protection.

Q. 4 What is Pile Weave?
A. 4 Pile Weave technique is unknowingly, a commonly found artwork in carpets and rugs for our homes and offices. It is a meticulous carpet weaving method incorporated to create a plush feel in carpets. This style involves weaving three different layers. The first layer is actually the foundation of the carpet. The carpet foundation acts as the binding material for the product, wholly.
The second layer is a clever blend of inter knit fibers. The outcome is a soft and richly comfortable carpet surface. The final and the third layer is the left out part of the pile. This last layer is created with the help of metal rods to create loops in the fiber called as tufts. The tufts would provide a raised effect which can be brushed back and forth. The tufts or yarn projecting from the layer can remain or ends cut. A big range of textures is inclusive in this weaving system. They are corduroy and terry toweling to Oriental and silk velvets, etc.
Pile weave is fondly seen in the manufacture of upholstery too, especially cloth and automobile upholstery. Area rugs are also seen with this same application. The soft feel, hand-made Turkish and Indian or Jaipur rugs, still employ the same efficient comfort skill.

Q. 5 How is a Carpet made?
A. 5 While Middle East countries weaved and evolved such artful conceptions like carpets, Europeans, for centuries, just longed for receiving them from there. It was until French ruler imported Moorish weavers and England too, followed suit. We do read and learn about various wonderful information and knowledgeable facts about carpets. However, never do we have the foggiest of ideas that how are they made?
In a much broader prospect, there are mainly six types of carpet-making techniques, which are continued till today. They are as follows:
• Machine woven- With the revolutionary advent of machines, hand woven carpet was accompanied with well known yet machine made Axminster and Wilton Carpets. Such was the beauty and impeccable finish of the resulted carpet, that it was difficult to individualize the differences.
• Tufted- With a pre-woven backing, tufted carpets were a delight for home owners. Needles push through the yarn and held in place with “loopers”. Nowadays, it is done by a hand tufting machine.
• Velvet pile- Loop pile carpets are always available as ‘velveteen’, which are hard bearing, smooth with a creamed touch.
• Loop pile- Loop pile carpets are widely acclaimed for durability and great texture.
• Fiber bonded- Such carpets sport fibers literally bonded to the carpet backing. These carpets particularly come with bitumen backings.
• Hand knotted- The most expensive yet admired ones, hand knotted carpets come from the expertise of skilled craftsmen and carpet weavers. Traditional rugs and contemporary carpets which are hand knotted or hand woven come as finest quality craftsmanship.
• Handloom- Those carpets which are woven with keeping the warp and the weft as a prime focus of weaving. Such a game of warp and weft does not shows a carpet pile. It is a unique style of weaving craftsmanship.
 

Q. 6 What are the various carpet materials used? What are their possible advantages and disadvantages?
A. 6 The various kinds of carpet materials, along with their advantages and disadvantages are as follows:

Q. 7 What is Hand Tufted Carpet?
A. 7 For long periods of time, Hand Tufted Carpets have been best known for their durability. They are commonly seen skillfully woven carpets. However, to understand such carpets, learning about tufts is important too. Basically, tufts are a group of yarns or thread, which are drawn through a textile base or carpet foundation. It can be of a natural fiber or a synthetic thread.
Tufted carpets are not actually done with hands but with the help of a tufting gun. Actually, the tufting gun is loaded with needles mounted on position. With appropriate settings in the gun, the thread is shot through and pulled from the surface of the carpet base. The complete meticulous procedure results in a loop or a cut strand, on the surface, at the end. Moreover, the machine facilitates to keep an accurate measure of length of threads on the carpet surface.
Around the world, hand tufted carpets and wall coverings are favorably seen. In addition, area rugs too, make a prominent flaunt. Among many, the most favorable reason behind this is that, the hand tufted ones are usually treated and are stain-resistant. They are widely used for both outdoor and indoor carpeting. Their price depends on the quality of thread used, the carpet size, and the nature of the pattern. Such luxury carpets are sold in most home decor stores, all over the world.

Q. 8 What is Loop Pile Carpet?
A. 8 Loop Pile Carpets are those which have a cluster or series of uncut loops on the carpet surface. These loops are fashioned either by handmade weaving or through machines. However, it is done mostly by machines. The weaving is done by set configuration to create a definite pattern of thread loops with a uniform height.
With such an impeccable woven art form, any kind of carpet can be manufactured, ranging from a plain to an intricately designed one. Manufacturers, as well as customers, unanimously vote for this type of carpet or textile all over the world. It is mainly due to the quality plus the fashion statement that these make.
Generally, a loop pile carpet is woven with either natural or synthetic fiber. However, artificial ones like polypropylene and nylon make a good choice for this type of carpeting. It is well known that synthetic fibers always withstand wear and tear for a much longer time as compared to their natural counterparts.
One of the major reasons for much likelihood towards a loop pile carpet is that it is easy to clean. High traffic areas with accidental spills on the carpet are easily helped out by a loop pile carpet. There are many popular designs like Berber Carpet, which is often chosen as the best floor covering for homes as well as official places.

Q. 9 What is Cut Pile Carpet?
A. 9 A Cut Pile Carpet is an underfoot favorite, which features a loop pile but clipped. It shows a set length of cut loops created during weaving of the carpet. Many people find it a richly softened and densely fibered carpet. A luxurious part of residential dwellings, cut pile carpet is also known as ‘plush’. It is been popular due to its smoothness.
The overwhelmingly plush effect is created by cutting looped carpet fibers at the top. An articulate weave obtained from stuffing yarn into a steam or a stuffer box which gives the fiber, a twisted look. Thus, the twisted nature also lessens the fiber’s light reflecting property. It ultimately helps in reducing tracking marks on the carpet.
Made for less traffic area, cut loop type floor carpet is extensively employed for its various levels of thickness in a carpet pile. The cushiony feel of the carpet surface is constructed by both natural and manmade fiber. Interestingly, a blend of both is also widely accepted for weaving such marvelous carpets.

It is usually done to make the carpet’s plush nature to hold back from matting and crush resistant. Saxony and Frieze carpets are examples of best carpets with cut pile technique. As the yarn bundles remain straight, the kinked fibers provide a two-tone effect in reflected light due to shade variation.
Cut pile carpeting is usually seen in bedrooms and high importance official chambers.

Q. 10 What is Cut-and-Loop Carpet?
A. 10 As a cutting edge of fashion today, Cut-and-Loop Carpet is a profitable option for carpeting floors. It is also called as ‘multi-loop’ because of differently peaked thread loops, cut and looped both. Such a variation offers a distinct visual appeal of both texture and pattern. This pattern is obtained by clipping the higher loops as the lower ones are escaped while shearing. The resulting pile tuft appears darker yet a luxurious carpet for living areas.
Cut-and-loop carpet is a specially sculptured carpet style cherished by generations. The different levels in the carpet enable it to hide dirt and footprints. Available within solid or multiple colors, such new carpets are appropriately priced to suit your pockets. This is the strongest reason that makes them a favored one by families as well as professional setups. Many leading carpet manufacturers provide such exclusive hand-woven carpets. Adding to the popularity of cut-and-loop carpets, there is a vast collection offered to buyers with varied styles and choices.

Below are the following advantages of cut-loop-pile carpeting:
• Defined carves and contours.
• Highlighted floors with intense colored-carpeting.
• Vacuuming turns it to look great.
• Suggestive colors range from soft tonal to bolder combinations.

Q. 11 What is Level-Loop Carpet?
A. 11 A Level-Loop Carpet is woven with equal sized loops into carpet backing at both the ends. This kind of a formation provides an evenly smooth surface. In addition, a level-loop carpet is good on strength and footprints proof. Moreover, because of the high density of the fibers on the carpet surface, most people select it for its plush nature. Adding a luxurious quotient to home floors, it is relatively easy to clean. Higher loops facilitate trapping of dirt particles too. Most wanted in cooler regions, such favorite carpets strongly act against high traffic and are seen in schools, airports, and other uppity set ups.
Level-loop carpets come in an assortment of various lovely colors. They are made by both weaving and tufting. When a carpet is woven on a loom, loops of weft fiber are created. Then they are attached to the carpet backing as warp threads. In case of tufting, the thread loops are attached to the carpet backing with knots. Thus, in both the cases, the backing relevantly provides a sturdy and shapely benefit to a home carpet.
Many manufacturers and retailers provide level-loop carpets, ranging from hard to soft cut pile carpeting. There is also a considerable option for level-loop carpets with thick loops. It’s understood above, that for a lush feel, thicker loops are a right choice. Carpet supply stores always keep a stock of sample swatches for customers to have a feel of what they are actually buying.

Q. 12 What is Double Carpet or Face-to-Face Carpet?
A. 12 A Double Carpet is a clever manufacturing process for weaving carpets. It is prominently done by machine. This kind of carpet is also known as Face-to-Face Carpet.
For weaving a face-to-face pile carpet, two carpets are woven at the same time. This procedure goes in while doing single work process. Since each warp thread system, possesses its binder warp threads, there is a mesh of three pick-weaves with tension warp threads and pile-forming warp threads.
During every case, pile is formed on the first weave fiber received on the back of the second and the third weft fiber. The dead pile warp fiber is tied and spread over both the fabrics. The third weft thread forms the pile on a back side.
In a nutshell, the warp which finally sets as the pile is knitted in between the two backs. The backs are in a formation of one on top and the other on the bottom. The final resulting textile product is separated in the middle with the help of a blade.
Simultaneously, two carpets are produced with similar patterns at one time. A face-to-face pile carpet can be found at various manufacturers and carpet stores quite easily.

Q. 13 What is Oriental Flat-Woven Carpet?
A. 13 Oriental Flat Weaves have been named after the places of their origin, collectively. Believably, these carpets and rugs have emerged from the Asian continent. With a rich rug-making tradition, the term covers the art forms from countries like Turkey to China. Moreover, the countries of North Africa are also influenced by the same art due to long political and cultural domination, such as Morocco and Egypt.
Talking about Oriental flat weaves, they are flat woven but lack pile. Their designs dawned exclusively from the warp, and weft. This is done, unless embroidery and other appliqué are adapted. Once the craftsman has all the tools, it is to be decided which type of Oriental rug or flat weave to weave. Flat weave could be a Kilim, Sumac, and Dhurrie, etc. They also include hand woven ones such as Palas, Jajim, Sileh, Verneh, Shaddah. They are woven with weft strands (horizontal threads) meshed through many warp strands (vertical threads), and looped back again.
Just as the name reflects, these are flat weaves, which are flat, almost like tapestries. The designs mostly seen range from angular to simple geometric patterns. Fewer colors are used in comparison to elaborate ones, in case of carpets.
Flat weaves can generally be seen used as curtains, tent hangings, decorations, coverings, etc. Originally, nomads used them to embellish their floors, pillows, and furniture upholstery, etc., with the help of flat weaves.

Q. 14 What is Gobelin?
A. 14 Gobelin, actually tapestries, derived their name from the Flemish or French family of dyers. The family named ‘Gobelin’, all probably came from Reims, and established themselves in the Faubourg Saint Marcel, Paris, situated on the banks of the Bievre brook.
Gobelin tapestries were normally clothing, personal artful textiles, which were initially manufactured at the Gobelin Works in Paris, France. They consisted of trimmings and figures, accordingly made by a technique named ‘Arazzi’. During its much popularity, medieval themes were incorporated such as royal gatherings on the textile form. Such images captured eventful pictures of wine and feasts, the unique tastes of courts, nobility and upper middle class families of European culture, etc. Gobelins usually reflect luxury and are noted for rich pictorial design.
Now, gobelins are woven in China using the classic European styles, techniques, and colors. Such is the beautiful artwork of the modern made tapestries that they are hard to differentiate from the originals. These specialize in using custom dyed yarns, hand-woven wool fabrics, using natural dyes, and different traditional weaving styles.
Popularly, a gobelin tapestry, with a renaissance picturization would make a beautiful decorative piece for your living areas. The hand woven magic could turn out be an heirloom fancy to bring out the interior beauty of any room along with a sense of history.

Q. 15 What is Berber Carpet?
A. 15 A Berber Carpet is a type of handmade, bulky fabricated, wool floor covering. It is being named after Berber tribe of Northwestern Africa. It is also known as a form of Oriental carpet. In the starting, Berbers usually used wool and camel hair, not only to weave carpets but to be worn as cloaks too. Since these people used to live in the desert to arid and semi-desert environments, nights were bitterly cold. Therefore, such marvels could resist cold.
Nowadays, Berber Carpet is a term that describes popular designs such as level loop, multi-level loop as well as cut-and-loop designs. The main versions in fashion are simple (knot with a simple wool thread) and double knotting done in two different sets: one row with plain thread and the next row with double knotting thread). These show that whether the knotting fiber is applied individually or doubly parallel to each other and hence twisted. Pile yarns which are triply placed are used occasionally.

Berber Carpets are manufactured using natural as well as synthetic fibers. Wool makes a non-toxic and allergen-free option for weaving whereas nylon and olefin stand up for long lasting. These carpets tend to be crush resistant and can be cleaned easily. However, it is suggested that going for an expensive Berber Carpet would be wise rather than a cheaper one. This is so due to fraudulent retailers who tend to sell low quality Berber Carpets assured with similar quality and durability.

Q. 16 What are the advantages of Berber Carpet?
A. 16 As a most popular flooring option, Berber Carpeting has many profitable advantages for home as well as professional places. Initially used for high traffic public areas such as offices and schools, etc., they were commercial grade carpets. However, since years they have evolved and adapted to various styles, yet durable. The most likely places to sport such a comfortable choice as a home décor are homes, recreational rooms, three-season rooms, playrooms, and finished basements.
There are many advantages of Berber Carpeting. Below are the following points to be noted:
• Berber Carpets are durable. They are very able to cope with high traffic without a single fleck of matting or crushed pile. It is actually a loop pile carpet which makes it a densely lush surfaced carpet.
• They are easy to make them dirt-free. Especially vacuuming carpets turns them to look newer like before. It doesn’t allow leaving any footprints or vacuum marks on the surface. Although, they are propagated as stain resistant, at times cleaning of stains becomes cumbersome due to thorough absorption of stain substance by the fibers. Thus, carpets with dark colors are preferred the most.
• Berber Carpets can be obtained cheap too, as compared to the hand knotted or natural fiber counterparts. It is an affordable carpeting style when seen in synthetic threads.
• For bigger yards, Berber Carpets can be an advantageous choice, for functionality over form.

Q. 17 What is Saxony Carpet?
A. 17 A Saxony Carpet is a type of versatile tufted carpet with clipped yarn loops. Actually, the term Saxony belongs to a famous carpet manufacturer. As Saxony has become a synonym for quality and luxury, such new carpets are noted for their elegance and an assortment of solid colors.
Many people call their Saxonies as ‘plushes’ due to the smoother finish and appeal provided. Consumers find such carpets much expensive than other types of woven carpets and rugs. Nevertheless, being an underfoot favorite, still they exhibit all sorts of footprints and vacuum marks.
Widely used as residential carpets, Saxony carpet is typically densely woven. Always preferred as a new yet formal type of carpeting, Saxony carpet is found woven in wool, linen, and silk. They are usually constructed as high definition broadloom carpets, which are ideal for traditional and formal rooms. The various product families which reflect Saxony’s beauty are Alberto Pinto, Wiltonian, Alicante, and Ann Smith.
If you ever wish to add a glamour quotient to homes and other set ups, then various local authorized carpet dealers could ensure the obtainment of a genuine product with installation facility too.

Q. 18 What is Broadloom Carpet?
A. 18 A Broadloom Carpet is a type of carpet, which is constructed on a very wide loom. Furthermore, used as an area carpeting option, it bears a favorable choice for decorating larger rooms. They can be installed without any presence of seams. In addition, they have an advantage over small sized machines too, which cannot accommodate bigger carpets. Therefore, many retailers and manufacturers store hand woven rugs and carpets for such customer demands.
Broadloom carpets can be woven with pile and loop, as per the demand. Along with directed patterns and designs, different machines employed for weaving, work on various computer programs and set sizes. Broadloom carpets are found in fibers such as wool, sisal, horsehair, etc. Synthetic fiber counterparts include nylon and polypropelene. Talking about synthetic broadlooms, these facilitate the ease of stain cleaning, if any. They are made fire resistant with the help of chemical treatments or specially treated threads. Such carpets incorporate vivid and lively colors in a variety. Moreover, these fulfill the purpose of a throw rug by programming the borders in the loom.
Broadloom carpets are also seen with carpeting pads when as wall-to-wall carpeting, or area carpet. Installing carpet pads underneath, wonderfully change the altogether feel of the carpet along with protection from condensation. If a carpet is cut and resized according to the room’s criteria, it is generally nailed or stapled.

Q. 19 What is Outdoor Carpet?
A. 19 Although indoor carpets are a synonym for beauty, elegance and style, Outdoor Carpets are a no-nonsense and dutiful home styling product. Outdoor carpets are those, which are installed outside the home. They are manufactured with a rough and tough covering for areas ranging from patios to pool sides. These carpets function as dirt trappers, which are handy. Moreover, they are all weather resistant with commercial models of durability.
Generally, outdoor carpets are-made of synthetic material to resist water or moisture and light. Materials like polypropylene are used in making such products. This means that they would never fade and fibers of such a composition would also hold for long term. They pose as rugged outdoor decorations, which are relatively inexpensive. Overall, such applications add a splash of color and variety to the usual dull outside setting. They are fire resistant too. Along with custom sized carpeting, standard sized carpets are also available in manufacturer’s inventories’.

Q. 20 What is Wool Carpet?
A. 20 Wool Carpets has been a part of the human civilization history, since an estimated 8000 years. As man learnt to shear sheep and goats, he also developed the art of weaving techniques from wool. Wool carpets originated to meet the demands of heat insulation during winters. Many people still prefer 100% wool carpets, which prove to be a timeless piece to treasure and enjoy.

Silk carpets or silk flower carpets are definitely the most luxurious ones to purchase but woolen carpets too, enjoy a great deal of admiration. Along with several incarnations, there are varieties seen as woolen Persian style rugs and oriental rugs. They are invariably purchased as wall-to-wall carpets too. Due to their popularity, they are present in numerous shades of colors and designer patterns. In addition, wool carpets also sport both wool and a synthetic fiber. For example, nylon is beautifully enmeshed with wool to create a piece of durability. Although such carpets are relatively inexpensive yet quality wise they are approachable.
In today’s world, with increasing maintenance demands of customers, wool threads are being treated chemically to be made stain resistant. Being a highly demanded natural carpet fiber, several manufacturers have been experimenting with wool as an organic thread, which is invulnerable to stains and spills, such as wool, which is easier to maintain.
 

Q. 21 What is Sisal Carpet?
A. 21 Be it your staircase, hallway, living area, or the parlor of your house, Sisal Carpets serve all the roles of providing comfort and beauty to floors. A sisal carpet is a carpet type which is woven with fibers from the Agave Sisalana plant, which is farmed in Mexico, Brazil, and East Africa. Such natural fibers are celebrated for their quality and strength. A versatile, weaving fiber, sisal is spun into yarn after crushing the succulent leaf, washed, dried and graded. Such fibers are also dyed well.
Durable sisal fibers are popular for their static electricity resistance, easy to clean, and its strength. Moreover, it doesn’t attract much dirt particles in its knits. There are not many maintenance issues with this kind of a carpet. There are a number of weaving and pricing tags for various types of sisal carpets. Many premium carpets may be expensive based upon per square yard.
Many carpet customers could complain of sisal being odorous in the beginning. This is due to many carpets are due to the latex backing. In addition, it can be a slipping one on wood or stone flooring. Therefore, a slip-free pad is suggested, which will keep the carpet motion free.
Although, sisal carpeting is preferred to a great extent, it is a little out of action in damp areas. In high humidity, such as bathrooms, sisal fibers tend to shrink. Continuous exposure like this tends to destroy the carpet gradually. Therefore, nowadays, sisal carpets woven with a blend of sisal as well as a synthetic fiber, such as vinyl, are making a profitable option for preserving sisal carpets for long. The top of range is European manufactured sisal carpets.

Q. 22 What is Frieze Carpet?
A. 22 As an exciting addition to your home and family, Frieze Carpets are a very good choice. A frieze carpet is constructed from kinked fibers and sports a cut-pile weaving pattern. Such curly fibers actually create a very informal look on the carpet surface. Although recommended for high traffic areas, they smartly come up as a great carpet style, for both professional set ups as well as residential dwellings.
The frieze style has been more popular than Berber Carpets recently. It doesn’t show any foot marls or vacuuming traces on its surface. Adding to the delight of housewives, it comes in an assorted array of colors and patterns. Moreover, it’s always feasible to custom-made a frieze as per customers’ demands.
The weaving technique in a frieze is by knotting the pile through a sturdy backing. After weaving, it is sheared to maintain equal length. The fiber used is also springy in nature, giving the pile a bouncy attitude. Frieze carpets are also woven with soft threads. These provide a pleasantly smooth feeling to the underfoot. Frieze carpet is also fashioned as wall-to-wall carpets and area rugs too.
Due to twisted fibers of the carpet, the patterns cannot be delved complex on the surface, but some very simple ones. However, in case of a difficult pattern, some designers also use variegated yarn adding more texture and color to the carpet. Fire resistant fibers are also incorporated to make it a versatile one.
A regular vacuuming of a frieze carpet and get rid of the crushed and dull look acquired from excessive foot traffic. In addition, it helps in pulling all sorts of dirt and grime from the roots of the carpet. Ever since its popularity in 1990, many people inclined towards the easy maintenance and casual look of the frieze carpet.

Q. 23 What are the different types of Outdoor Carpets?
A. 23 Outdoor carpets are some multipurpose utility products, which complete the outdoors in every possible aspect. Firstly, they add elegance and beauty. Secondly, they protect the area from dampness and moisture, at the same time. Overall, they are a value added style statement, highly pronounced for home décor.
Outdoor carpets are seen in many forms and bought at a range of price tags. The different types depend on the pile, grade of the carpet, and backing. The classification of outdoor carpets also depends on the type of problem to be solved. Such carpets are ideal for patios, porches, swimming pool areas, workshops, sun rooms, spas, and decks, etc.
The various styles of outdoor carpets are as follows:
• Grass Turf- The classic option for a green grassy one. Resembling like a vivifying golf turf, it is the oldest of the variety. Still popular, these types of carpets are usually seen in pool areas, patios, or any area to be turned into a green pasture. Designer sports turf is of the same kind with a modern cut pile synthetic grass.
• Cut Pile Velour- With a formal look, these carpets are mostly found inside cars, patios or boats. This kind of a carpet has no loops.
• Marine carpets- Marine carpets are named after their primary use in boats and boat trailers. It is usually made of olefin, which repels water.

Q. 24 What is carpeting, especially Plush Carpeting?
A. 24 With the help of a reliable survey done, it is found out, that, carpeting is like a bulky fabric made from various kinds of popularized face yarns and backing. Today, most of the carpets are tufted on massive machines. These are stitched and woven to synthetic backing of a carpet, with hundreds of highly monitored needles. Once finished with stitching, they are coated with latex to seal back the threads.
Talking about Plush Carpeting, it is an example of cut-pile-carpeting. It is a lush yet densely woven carpet with a smooth and soft surface. A perfect example of such a carpeting would be Saxony carpets, widely available and known for its pleasurable underfoot experience plus expensive price tags.
Reason behind its wide popularity is that it is voted to be a comfortable carpeting option for floors. The surface consists of small tufts, which are closely packed, offering a unique cushiony effect. Remarkably, like other carpets, it doesn’t require any carpet pads either.
Nevertheless, to maintain a plush carpet can be a time consuming job. Buyers would find foot marks and marks of vacuuming on the carpet surface as many likelihood problems. Although, they look unattractive to people, the protective chemicals on the surface of the fibers could resist dirt and stain.

Q. 25 What are carpet runners?
A. 25 Lacking the pile behind, Carpet Runners are long and narrow rugs, meant to be installed in hallways, kitchens, galleries, and other areas where space is constricted but long. However, carpet runners differentiate from carpet runners used on floors, with carpet backing. Ideal for hardwood floors, it can add warmth to feet and are more comfortable to walk on.
Matching various area rugs, there are many carpet runners to add to the beauty of hallways. They are available in various sizes too. Several retailers and departmental stores, usually stock such match up expensive rugs as well as carpet runners. Carpet runners also provide some nice cushiony areas to stand in the kitchen to stand and execute cooking as well as dish washing jobs too. Synthetic fibers are very well able to meet such expectations.
It is also best to install carpet runners on stairs, professionally. On the other hand, else, a poorly set runner would just invite the possibility of slippage and causes some serious concern. Although putting carpet runners on bare floors is possible, installing them on top of padded carpet should be avoided. They could be hazardous to elderly people and young kids just learning to walk.

Q. 26 What are the different types of Knitting Yarn?
A. 26 Knitting Yarn is defined as a regular strand of interlocked fibers which are used to make fabric or textiles, knitting and weaving. Various types of yarns are classified on the basis of weight, purpose, ply, source of fiber(s), color, texture, and pattern.
Knitting yarn is also differentiated as natural and artificial fibers. To know more about them, following points are below:

• Natural Fibers: Natural fibers are obtained from nature, be it plants, vegetable or animals.
Animal fibers are acquired from insects, or animals, which are composed of proteins. For example, wool and silk are obtained from sheep and silk worms, respectively. Other animal obtained natural fibers are Mohair, Angora, Cashmere, Camel, and Alpaca.
Vegetable fibers are derived from cell walls of plants or vegetables. For instance, cotton and linen are two popular examples of such fiber. Ramie is also one of the oldest fiber crops. It is principally used for fabric production.
• Artificial Fibers: Numerous types of synthetic fibers are in use for production of textile and fabric today. Such manmade fibers are usually chemically treated and evolved in various forms to bring out the desired characteristics, such as quality and durability. Some of the popularly known varieties of fibers are rayon, nylon, polyester, acrylic, and spandex.

Q. 27 How is India considered as a country of origin of carpets?
A. 27 In India, around 16th century, carpets started to be knotted, under Persian influence at the court of Mughal emperors. At the time of British expansion in the country, the knotting industry became strongly export-oriented and experienced a strong upswing.
For many years, India has been one of the major exporters of carpets to the European Union (EU). Since 2007, the country is strong on number one position with regard to the value of the carpets exported to the EU. Today, the most important knotting region in India is around Bhadohi/ Varanasi in the northern region of Uttar Pradesh, and other areas such as the state of Jammu & Kashmir. For instance, Jaipur Rugs, Jaipur is one of the specialized ones for Kashmiri hand woven carpets. Amritsar and Agra are other areas in the list. The above mentioned places are also termed as main carpet trading avenues in India.
Nowadays, carpet industry in India, which is of social and economic significance, is geared towards increasing its export line to US and UK. India’s carpet export kitty also includes many modern Gabbeh and Nepal Carpets, in addition to Persian Carpets. Moreover, hand tufted carpets, mostly made from wool, and hand loomed carpets come from India.

Q. 28 What are the other major countries contributing towards knotted carpet industry?
A. 28 When we talk about the main countries behind the origin of carpets in the world, we talk about Oriental carpets, mostly. Oriental carpets include knotted carpets with classic patterns from Iran and Turkey and all handmade carpets from Oriental countries. The orient includes those countries which include or are influenced by Arabic-Islamic culture, as well as south-east Asian countries.

The major carpet producing countries are India, Iran, Pakistan, etc. Import figures from Afghanistan, Morocco, Nepal, China, Tunisia, and Turkey are also statistically documented. Latest figures of 2008 say, that, a total of 13.0 million m2 of value 330 million euros were imported into the EU. Germany being the leader, other important countries for importation are Italy, the Netherlands, the UK, and France.
Other countries of origin for Oriental carpets are: Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Tajikistan, Slovenia, Russia including its autonomous region Daghestan, Macedonia, Kyrgyztan, Romania, Mongolia, Bulgaria, Georgia, Egypt, Bhutan, Azerbaijan, Armenia, Algeria, Albania, Croatia, Chechnya, and Bosnia-Herzegovina.

Q. 29 What is Kilim?
A. 29 A Kilim is a uniquely woven flat weave which is identified by splashes of brightly colored, bold designs on its surface. The word ‘Kilim’ is derived from Turkish origin, which denotes a pile less form of textile. It is generally produced through various weaving techniques, reflecting the heritage of that particular geographical area. Areas such as Turkey (Anatolia and Thrace), the Balkans, North Africa, the Caucasus, Afghanistan, Iran, Pakistan, China, and Central Asia, come as places of full flourish for such an art.
Generally, known as an Oriental flat weave, a Kilim is made by interweaving the several colored wefts and warps, tightly woven, so that no traces of plain warp are seen. The cotton or linen warp threads are woven to create geometric or floral themes. In fact, many specimens reflect the references to the areas from which they come from. An interesting feature of Kilim is, slits in the design. Rather than interweaving threads, the rug obtains tiny slits alongside its patterns. However, collectors find such specimens with slits, valuable enough.
Except floor coverings, Kilims are abundantly seen as wall hangings too. This trend helps in insulating homes from bad weather such as cold. They are also seen as prayer rugs and saddle rugs. Still, many nomadic tribes of the Middle East, who are closely associated with this ancient art form, produce and sell traditional Kilims.

Q. 30 What is Shag Carpet?
A. 30 Shag Carpets are such a type of carpets which sport deep pile style carpeting. This is somewhat less dense carpeting, in comparison to, other types of plush carpets in vogue.
Just like silk flower carpets are a fashion statement for the wealthy today, shag carpets has been a favorite for the economy class since its origin. Certain attributes are there, which classify shag carpet stand apart from other types of rugs and carpets. Firstly, based on design, the length and configuration of the carpet fiber are incorporated. Secondly, twisted fibers are also incorporated in a loose design used with short loop technique.
Due to its versatility, many carpet producers are happily offering shag carpets, in spite of less popularity among buyers. Even online retailers or manufacturers like Jaipur Rugs tend to provide some good quality range at affordable prices.
Nowadays, shag carpets are available in three unique types. One can choose from long shag, short shag, and mini shag. The colors seen are solid as contradictory to the multicolored designs of old times.

Q. 31 What are various types of carpets?
A. 31 The carpet industry offers seemingly endless options to buyers to choose their favorite rug or carpet. The popular ones range from lovely silk flower carpets, plushes to flat weave carpets or tapestries. Nevertheless, it is a vast field to be acknowledged about. Therefore, it is suggested that consumers should always do a proper and self-satisfying research for the carpet type intend to buy. Below are some extremely voted carpet types, which offer some great value and comfort with assured quality and durability. They are as follows:
• Woven- Produced on the loom, a woven carpet is very similar to a woven fabric type. The difference is that the carpet type also possesses a cut pile carpet formation. The pre-determined designs and weaving designs make the carpet weaver capable of weaving impeccable patterns of the highest quality and beauty.
• Tufted- A tufted carpet is made by a tufting machine with needles mounted in the front. It is also done by hand with the help of a hand tufting gun. The colored thread is used to create tufts, which can later be turned into a cut pile, loop pile or a type of both the fashions.
• Needle felt- This is a technologically advanced carpet type made by electrostatic attraction of the yarn threads to acquire a highly durable carpet. It is usually a high traffic carpet.
• Flat weave- With interlocking warp and weft threads, such oriental flat weaves or tapestries include Soumak, plain weave, etc. These types of art forms are very popular worldwide.
• Other well known carpet types are Hooked rug, Knotted pile, Plush/velvet, Cut and loop piles, Textured Saxony, Frieze, and Level loop pile.

Q. 32 What is Oriental Carpet?
A. 32 Oriental Carpets are those handmade carpets, which originated from the countries of the oriental influence. Orient includes the names of the countries, which Europe learned further, located in East. It consists of major countries of East, which pan from Turkey to China. Along with the Eastern countries, North African countries such as Morocco and Egypt are a part of this list. This is due to a long time cultural and political influence of the orient on them.

Moreover, this category of handmade rugs and carpets, also includes Berber Carpets and Nepal Carpets. A carpet named after a location or region is properly explained after detailed information on the place of origin. The detailed information includes where the carpet was knotted, and thus, the type of knots and patterns.
Such handmade oriental carpets differ greatly based on appearance and production. The varied range of carpets includes knotted pieces, flat woven fabrics without pile, modern designer rugs and carpets made according to customer demands and traditional nomad carpets.

Q. 33 What are the various types of Oriental Carpet?
A. 33 Various Oriental carpets are consumer’s choice with lovely knot types and carpet types of symmetrical and asymmetrical knots which highlight the real beauty of the culture and heritage of the place that they are named after. The various types of Oriental carpets are as follows:
1. Knotted Oriental Carpets- Knotted carpets are made mostly with Turkish knots (also known as Turk baff, Ghiordes knot and symmetric knot) and Persian knots (also known as Farsi baff, Senneh knot and asymmetric knot). However, both these types of knots are not bound to their native countries.
The carpet is found to be knotted when the pile yarn is inclusive in the basic weave with the help of a knot. Although the basic weave is made from wool or cotton, the pile is seen from wool. For example, Nepal Carpets and various Chinese Tibetan Carpets reflect the Tibetan knot. Berber Carpets show the Berber knot which is also used for Moroccan Carpets. The main versions are simple and double. Triple knot is used quite occasionally.
2. Flat Weaves- Pile less carpet with Oriental influence on knots and patterned designs, term such textiles as Oriental flat weaves. The main aspect is the warp and the weft, unless appliqué and embroidery is applied later. The types of flat weaves are Soumak, Kilim, Jajim, Palas, Dhurry, Sileh, Verneh, Shaddah.
3. Designer Oriental Rugs- Oriental Rugs originated in Asia and other similarly influenced places and became a synonym for high quality materials and luxury. Natural fibers like silk, wool, and linen are used to create handmade rugs, which are often very thick and plush. Just like floral patterns in silk flower carpets, floral themes are common in rugs too.

Q. 34 What is Wilton Carpet or Wire Loom Carpet?
A. 34 A Wilton Carpet is a carpet type which is woven and exhibits a cut-pile formation. It is a carpet woven with a variety of patterns and textures. However, with a limited yet set number of colors per pattern and with textures such as looped or a cut-velvet appearance, it is a popular one. Originally, they date to Wilton, England, where they were first constructed.
Wilton Carpets are known to be woven on a Jacquard loom with loops. Similar to Brussels Carpet, it forms a close velvety pile. Moreover, known as Wire Loom carpet, the carpet pile may be formed by wires and hooks. The weaving is done between two backings. After finishing with the weaving, as pile ends are cut, two distinct carpets are acquired. This is a face-to-face carpet.
A single frame Wilton Carpet is produced with a looped pile which may or may not be cut. Thus, yarn used can also be multicolored. Multi-frame method can produce Wilton Rugs in textures, which are not obtainable with machine weaving.

Q. 35 What is Persian Carpet?
A. 35 A Persian Carpet is a carpet type reflecting the artistic magnificence of the carpet industry since history. Persian Carpet word (Pahlavi bōb Persian farš فرش, meaning "to spread" and qāli) is undoubtedly one of the distinguished excellences of Persian culture and art. Carpet-weaving is Iran’s important part of its culture.
A Persian Carpet is traditionally tied with a single looping knot (Persian knot). This means that for every ‘vertical strand’ of fiber in the carpet, there is one loop for it. Thus, the traditional Persian Carpets sport single knotting. The other is Turkish knot, which is an inevitable part of the Iranian carpet industry. Such finest carpet designs in the world are copied by various other carpet manufacturers across countries. Still, Iran is the largest producer and exporter of best carpets, producing three quarters of the world’s total output.
With wool as the most important material for carpets, there is a generous use of silk, camel wool, etc. The most wonderful parts come as the designs, motifs and patterns woven on the Persian Carpet surface which is awe-inspiring. There is an elaborated study on the classification of Iranian carpets too, which is quite vast. The classifications depend on nature’s inspiration, human achievements, or place of production, etc., with sub groups also.

Q. 36 What is Axminster Carpet or Gripper Carpet?
A. 36 Axminster Carpet is named after the carpet pile woven in the carpet. The name actually comes from a town in Southwest England, which was chosen for extensive carpet production. It still continues to make carpets. In the beginning, Axminster carpets were hand woven but with the advent of the Industrial revolution, machine made Axminster carpets started to occupy inventories.
Amazingly, the quality, look, and feel of machine made carpets often retained the same handmade carpet look, at an affordable expense. Made traditionally by wool, they are often seen woven with threads with bright colors. Seen as carpet runners, throw rugs, etc., carpeting with Axminster style is remarkable.
An ideal Axminster Carpet would show characteristics like a stiff backing, frequently made from linen, with a soft woolen pile. Most carpet manufacturers and retailers do stock Axminster carpets due to its high popularity. Such a durable stain resistant carpet has become synonymous with the word Axminster.

Q. 37 What is Carpet Cutter?
A. 37 One of the tools used while installing a carpet, a carpet cutter possibly trims and cuts the carpeting to fit in properly. It depends on the type of design on the carpet that which size carpet cutter is to be employed for carpet cutting.
Resembling a common utility knife, the simplest carpet cutter would be one with a handheld unit. It fits easily in hand and possesses a single retractable blade. After extending the blade, the blade is moved through the cutting surface marked on the carpet. More professional forms of carpet cutters are used while installing wall-to-wall carpeting in a domestic as well as a professional set up. The retractable function remains common for most of the knives because once the job is finished it retracts back. This minimizes chances of any accidents.
Nowadays, modern carpet cutters have evolved a lot. These days, cutters with a combination of hard plastics and stainless steel provide resistance from rust and dulling. Many models also have the option for replaceable blades in them. Moreover, costlier ones are loaded with infrared technology to ensure an accurate cut through the carpet surface. The cutter body would have a coating on the body to minimize slippage during usage.
Carpet cutters of various brands and designs, are always available with hardware stores.

Q. 38 What is ‘Burn Test’?
A. 38 Silk or silk carpets are known widely because of its luxurious feel and comfort. It is harvested from the silk worm cocoon and makes an incredibly smooth and shiny fabric. All sorts of prized apparels and articles are seen in silk manufacturing. In Chinese culture, since 3000 BC, silk has been harvesting till today.
However, due to the advent of various synthetic fibers, it has been quite difficult to distinguish between a natural and an artificial fiber carpet. Therefore, to determine the difference, ‘Burn Test’ is used. Burn test is a professionally acclaimed test which is done to find a difference between the real and fake. However, it should be cautioned that this test should be done by skilled burners only!
To start, a small piece of fabric is sufficient enough to burn and test. In a fire proof place, with the help of tweezers, a piece of silk cloth is burnt over a metal dish. Since silk is a protein based fiber, the fibers would burn with a smell of burning hair. In case of a manmade fiber, the burning thread would smell like burning plastic.

Q. 39 What to know about Carpet Cleaning?
A. 39 Carpet Cleaning is a process which is carried on for beautification and removal of stains and grimace from the carpet surface. In this process, various allergens are also removed from it. They get accumulated in the carpet due to everyday walking, spilling drinks, dropping foods, pet poop, etc. However, thanks to professional carpet cleaning industry which is educated and informed about a wide range of carpet cleaning solutions to keep carpets safe and durable.
Depending upon the degree of filth and the type and carpet size, the budget is chalked out. The size of the company hired is also important. Truck mounted carpet cleaning service is more expensive than the portable cleaning service.
Various self cleaning solutions, along with portable machines are crammed in the inventories of many home supply stores. Renting a carpet shampooer also provide some cleaning solace to consumers at a cheaper rate than professional cleaners. Steam cleaners are easy to handle and light weight. It is advised that before cleaning carpets, all furniture should be moved away for a thorough vacuuming.

Q. 40 What is Carpet Bonnet?
A. 40 A Carpet Bonnet is a durable thread device that easily fixes over rotors of carpet cleaning machinery. Ideally, a carpet bonnet is seen made of a fiber blend including cotton, rayon, and often polyester. The fibers with a rotating action help in sucking a great deal of moisture along with pulling out dirt particles from the surface or carpet pile.
Carpet bonnets are seen with both clipped threads and looped fibers. It is always incorporated with a carpet bonnet cleaner. An electronic device, carpet bonnet lacks a storage compartment or a vacuum pouch. Nevertheless, the bonnet is drenched with a mixture of water and cleaning solution, wrung out.

Q. 41 What is Carpet Layer?
A. 41 A Carpet Layer is a professionally trained carpet installer and possibly other flooring substitutes. He may be a self-employed or hired by a company. An ideal carpet layer is a physically fit, reliable person with good basic math skills. They are seen working in homes or in business places.
A carpet layer is meant to take accurate carpet measurements including an area’s dimensions. Taking appointments from various clients ranging from home owners to official employers, most of the carpet installations are preferably done in the evenings to avoid disruption of work. Some of the carpeting is also carried on during the daytime too.
Often assistants accompanying a carpet layer help him in cutting under-padding and hammer it to the floor. In case of carpet gluing, the assistant layer helps in applying the carpet adhesive to the floor before stretching and laying the carpet in place.
Carpet layers are responsible for laying down for other flooring materials like vinyl, ceramic and bamboo. They also carry out the necessary repair work in case of worn or stained carpet areas. Interestingly, carpet layers carry a tape that they use to join the carpet sections together. After heating, the tape melts and completely seals the crevice like never before. There are other options like staples in a staple gun used for carpeting on stairways to piece together the carpeting.
 

Q. 42 What are Carpet Slippers?
A. 42 Referred to as house shoes or comfort warmers, Carpet Slippers are a cozy example of slip shoes for indoor use. Carpet slippers are specially designated foot wears with a soft sole and a cushiony feel. The snug shoes are able to protect feet including safety for furry or fibrous carpet floorings.
Carpet slippers are named so, because just the way carpets provide a soft and balmy underfoot pleasure, similarly, carpet slippers provide the same relieving feeling from the tighter enclosed experience of outdoor shoes. Almost every type of carpet slipper is made with a motto of comfortability. Although, they are not seen in many fashionable designs and materials, carpet slippers are popular with carpet padding inside, among men.
Carpet slippers are actually voted on for both men and women and serve their actual purpose in cold climates. They range from funny, comical, and fluffy carpet slippers. Nevertheless, there are many models for customers to suit various budget lines, along with temperament and taste. Delightfully, present are many exclusive carpet slipper boutiques to cater to all sorts of customer demands. In addition, there are many big stores, which meet such needs in the stocked variety also.
 

Q. 43 What is Carpet Tape?
A. 43 Basically, Carpet Tape is a sticky tape which is placed to the section of joining of two carpet lengths to produce an intersection. However, it is a collective term to describe three types of tapes for carpeting projects. First type of a carpet tape is used to keep carpets and area rugs intact on their places. The second type of a carpet tape is also used to bind the rough and fibrous edges for a clean look. The third carpet tape type helps in joining two carpet or rug pieces to fasten together to create a solo piece.
The two sided tape is sticky on both the faces. Therefore, such types of tapes help in creating a strong bond between the carpet backing or rug and the floor surface. Such tapes are found in rolls, which maintain carpets against slippage.
Carpet tapes, to unify two broader sections of rugs or carpets, create a string connection in between, like never before. The one side carpet tape is applied on the back side of the carpet. In case of a damaged carpet, a new section can easily be inserted and stuck in between.

Q. 44 What is Carpet Pad?
A. 44 A Carpet Pad is a cushion or a supporting pad which is placed underneath a carpet. Initially, carpet padding was practiced only for wall-to-wall carpeting. However, with time, carpet pads could be trimmed and resized according to the type of area rug or carpet.
 

Carpet pads are a best solution to provide a soft feel to underfoot underneath a new carpet. Carpet cushions or pads with various utilities are available in the market for consumers to pick. Nevertheless, they all serve three universal purposes. Carpet pads absorb sound, provide comfort while walking, and lessen down the stress on back or legs while on foot.
There are various types of carpet pads available. Foam rubber pads are a basic utility for carpet cushioning in homes and is inexpensive. For both home and official environments, sponge pads are a good option. Fiber pads are a durable choice suitable for high traffic places, for instance, manufacturing plants or other busy buildings. The floor in such places is likely to be made of hard concrete. Apart from such broader alternatives, there are many other options in varying thickness and density.

Q. 45 What are the various types of carpet pads?
A. 45 Nowadays, there are different types of carpet pads available to meet all kinds of carpet padding requirements. The main ones are discussed below:
• Rebond Pad- Available almost everywhere and in all possible sizes, Rebond Pad is most commonly used in residential places. An economical choice for offices and all set ups.
Foam Padding- Foam Padding is the most inexpensive and light weight kind of carpet cushion, which usually comes as a part of a free gift with a new carpet bought. Unable to hold high traffic, this type of padding, turns flat like a pancake in a year or so. It is not a right choice for residential places.
• Prime urethane foam- Prime urethane is a dense form of carpet pad, which is not so common for homeowners. It was primarily constructed for professional and business places and is a bit costlier than a standard rebond.
• Wool or fiber pad, synthetic fiber pads- Made for luxurious carpets like Berber and other commercial carpets, such natural and synthetic made carpet pads are made from recycled or shredded wool. They are ideal for high traffic areas and prevent carpets from stretching and wrinkle formation. Usually seen in basements to resist mold, mildew, etc.
• Rubber pad, waffle or slab (flat) - Although rubber pad is often seen in business places, rebond pad is usually recommended for most carpet cases. Rebond pad serves as an economical choice for carpet padding.
• Specialty pads- Often publicized as a best solution for problems like excessive moisture, odor resistant, and pet odor pads, specialty pads are, in fact, costlier but aren’t that effective. Various carpet sellers persuade to upgrade to a specialty carpet pad. However, it’s wise enough to address the problem and then act accordingly.