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Information on Carpet
Advantages of
Carpet
- Carpet is more economical to
maintain than most smooth flooring.
- Carpets have certain acoustical values:
they absorb sounds and thus provide a good
environment in homes & workplaces, specially
in this age of noise pollution caused not only by
vehicles and heavy machinery but also by numerous
equipment like phones, computers,
air-conditioning systems etc. he factors that
affect a carpet's acoustic value are:
- Nature of pile: height, cut or looped
pile
- Method of installation
- Carpets provide energy conservation
because of their insulative properties. They
provide a warm and cosy indoor environment.
- Carpets provide comfort because
of their shock-absorbing properties and anti-skid
surface, unlike hard flooring which may become
very slippery when wet.
- Carpets improve interiors for people with
handicaps.
- Low-pile, high density carpet provides a
good surface for people using
wheelchairs.
- For people using crutches or canes,
firmly anchored carpet provides a
non-skid surface.
- Textures and shapes of carpets may
provide sensory clues to blind people or
people with limited sight.
Selecting
the "Right" Carpet
- Appearance: The appearance or
the aesthetics of the carpet can be described in
terms of pattern, color scheme, shape and
size.The only criteria for this is what pleases you.
Needless to say, the size, shape and color scheme
should be in harmony with the intended
surroundings also!
- Durability: Durability is an
important quality to look for in the carpet that
you plan to buy. Some of the questions that
you need to ask about your carpet's durability
are: Can the carpet take abuse? Has it been
treated with soil retardants , stain repellants
etc.? Can it resist mildew and other microbial
attacks? How cleanable is the carpet? Are the
colors fast? Is the carpet flame resistant?
- Cost: The total cost involved
can be divided into the following categories:
- Purchase Price: It is usually given in
dollars per square yard for carpet only /
cushion only/ for assembly. Remember, you
might need to purchase extra material for
pattern matching.
- Installation Cost : The installation
charges may include charges for removing
old carpet, repairing cracks and worn
floor. Additional treatments like
reducing moisture or alkalinity, charges
for installing the carpet, charges for
installing the cushion.
- Maintenance Expenses: This is essentially
the cost of cleaning (largely the labor
involved) and any repairs that might be
required..
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