Pad density aka pad weight.
Carpet thickness oz.
Sculptured or cut and loop made with looped and non looped tufts is economical and durable.
The best level weighs in at.
Pad density is the 2 factor in pad durability 1 is the type of pad more on that later.
Ounce weight and fi ber type are key.
On stairs i recommend a carpet pile height of 1 2 or less and a carpet padding thickness of 7 16 or less and a pile density rating of at least 8 pounds.
Fiber wise nylon and polyester may look and feel alike but nylon s price re ects its superior durability.
Get to know the basics below to decide which options are best for your home and lifestyle.
A higher face weight means more yarn says grable and more yarn makes for a longer lasting product as an example within one product line the good level carpet has a face weight of 40 oz.
For example a carpet with a 50 ounce face weight and a pile height of 1 2 an inch would have a density of 3 600 ounces per cubic yard 50 x 36 0 5 3 600.
Ounce weight is the biggest factor in carpet cost affecting thickness.
Carpet face weight and durability.
We ll help you understand weight and ber pricing so you can get the most carpet for your money.
To put this in perspective a balanced 1 8th gauge loop pile constructed of r800 tex yarn just achieves the maximum.
Never choose a carpet that has less than 20 oz face weight.
Price and durability increase with higher face weight yarns.
The face weight refers to the amount of ounces of fiber per square yard and the more the better.
Prices for sculptured carpet start at about 6 per sq.
Carpets with higher face weights of over 40 oz are going to be more resilient and longer lasting than those on the lower end of the scale.
It is a measure of the g cm 3 in the surface pile and is compared with a standard of 0 150g cm 3 for loop pile carpets and 0 175g cm 3 for cut pile carpets.
Don t include the carpet backing just the soft fibers from the backing up.
The last consideration is face weight weight of the carpet pile per square yard.
Judging carpet quality don t use one factor alone as an indicator of a carpet s overall quality.
Carpet density is basically a combination of height and thickness.
You want at least a 35 ounce face weight carpet for maximum durability.
The varied shading hides dirt well but the seams can be more visible.
Factors that may affect the minimum face weight needed are how often the room is used the carpet s twist level and the carpet s density.
For 26 to 30 oz.
Together they are key factors in your carpet s look and feel and they also influence its resilience and durability.
Any carpet achieving these figures or better achieves the maximum points allocation.