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Loop vs berber carpet.
Berber styles usually require a more dense padding.
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Berber is a loop pile style of carpet which means the loops close back into the backing and aren t cut.
As mentioned above it takes a lot of force to tear out one loop never mind an entire row.
Durability is one of the main reasons why berber is a popular choice for home carpeting.
The term is used loosely by salespeople and carpet manufacturers alike but typically refers to a loop carpet style.
Originally this fiber was hand woven by the berber tribe and featured multi colored flecks of wool in the weave along with a pronounced knot or loop.
Understanding berber loops the use of the term berber when it is used to describe a loop carpet can be traced back to an indigenous people of north africa the berbers who created hand woven textiles that featured a distinct knot and natural multi color flecks spun from different parts of the sheep s coat.
Berber carpeting on the other hand is far more resistant to showing footprints and other types of track marks because its composition is far denser than plush carpeting.
Cons of berber carpet.
Berber carpet colors combined with the loop pile give this type of carpet a casual look.
The most common snag culprits are vacuums high heels and pet claws.
Cut and loop patterns.
This type of carpet is known to be durable and it s a popular carpet style for high traffic areas and rec rooms although it can also be installed throughout your entire home.
This makes it an ideal option for busy families.
In most cases the minimum padding density is 8 pounds and the maximum padding thickness is 1 4 to 3 8.
Although all types of carpeting will require professional cleaning from time to time plush carpets will need a little extra care and maintenance in.
While berber carpets are easy to clean in general they are not so easy to clean when stains do set into the fibers.
The cut and loop styles of the 70s and 80s were primarily available in a sculptured or carved design which featured a cut pile carpet with a few squiggly lines made out of loops running randomly through it somewhat resembling a marble texture.
Difficult to remove stains.
Benefits of berber carpet durability.
Its staying power is due to its tight weave and low loop pile making berber carpet a preferred choice for high traffic areas.
Some berber carpets are made with random loops and cut loops and are known as a cut and loop berber.
Over time the loops can look matted and worn.
Many wonder whether if something does snag a loop it will cause a run in the berber and cause the carpet to unravel.
