Category 1 Carpet

Quality of builder s grade carpet.

Category 1 carpet.

Residential carpet grades explained. Frieze carpet has the highest twist level at about 7 9 twists per inch tpi whereas most cut pile carpet styles have between 3 6 twists per inch. Note that vacuuming frequently will only remove surface dirt so ensure that you incorporate a deep steam clean for synthetic carpet types every 1 2 years or dry clean for wool carpet types to remove pollutants dust mites pet hair and other debris that are usually further trapped below the surface or in between fibres. Carpet subjected to unprotected use by furniture with castor wheels.

Due to rampant bacterial breeding and mold growth category 2 becomes a category 3 situation if left untreated for 2 days or more. What is known as a mistake in a workshop carpet for example an abrash is a common detail in nomad carpets. These low cost carpets are only designed to last 3 to 5 years at best. Color and style choices are usually limited and the cost is usually included in.

There are at least 3 grades of low end carpets designed for apartments and rental property and is typically called builder grade or apartment grade carpet. The carpet padding is usually removed and replaced because its sponge like structure offers the perfect environment for bacterial and mold growth. Because carpet one is part of the largest floor buying group in the world the savings we gain on our quality flooring are passed directly to our customers so you get the best flooring at a lower cost. Carpets from the various categories are different in many ways.

With more than 1 000 in the carpet one buying group we work with the biggest brands mills and manufacturers to bring you the best price on. Carpet subject to use by furniture with castor wheels such as office chairs is designated by carpet manufacturers globally as an extreme severe use situation therefore a chair pad to protect the carpet pile as well as the total carpet structure is necessary. Builder s grade carpet is the carpet that the builder installs in your new home. Density the closer together the fibers are placed the denser the carpet will be and the better it will wear and perform.

Nomad carpets on the other hand have lively and rustic expression which you never find in a workshop carpet. Falling debris could strike people livestock and pets and older. After testing the carpet is given a rating on a scale of 1 5 with 5 being the best result.