Carpets

Reasons To Buy Berber Carpet
By Audrey Sneddon

Everyone hears about Berber carpet, and just how great it can be. The carpet was named after a hand made bulky wool that was textured and used by a tribe in North Africa, the Berber tribe. The Berber carpet that is used even today follows the same tradition of the tribe by using flecked bulky yarns to create a beautiful carpet.

Below, you'll find several reasons why you should choice Berber carpet over all others.

The carpet is unique
The flecked looped yarns that are used to make Berber carpets provide a very unique yet stylish carpet that makes Berber easily to identify.

Choice in loop sizes There are several loop sizes with Berber carpets, so there is always going to be a size for any room or decoration, from the large knobby loops to the small and tight loops. There are several choices as well, that include cut and loop designs, multiple level loops, and even level loops.

Hypo allergenic
Berber is the ideal choice for anyone who has allergis or younger children. The carpet is made from wool so it's non toxic and non allergenic, and it will stop bacterial growth on the spot.

Very comfortable
The manufacturing process that created the loops of wool have millions of air pockets in them so the carpet has a nice and cushioned feel when you walk across it. It also offers an insulation factor due to the weaving which helps to regulate the temperature of the room as well.

Durability
Berber carpet is one of the most durable types and also one of the easiest to clean. The stains are easily lifted from the carpet and it takes a lot of miles on the carpet before it will even begin to show any signs of wear.

Berber is also well known for longevity, as it always seems to look like it was installed yesterday. It rarely ever shows footprints, and it doesn't even show the lines from vacuuming. The only thing you have to watch out for is snagging, as you don't want to snag the loops and damage the carpet.

Affordable
This is actually a mystery, as Berber is pure wool and still cheaper than nylon, olefin, or any other type of man made carpet, even though it outlasts the rest and maintains a newer look over a longer period of time. Berber is one of the most affordable choices you can make and it still looks richer than any other available choices.

Choices of colors
The color choices with Berber carpet are varied and include earthen or neutral colors, dark colors, and pastel colors as well. There are plenty of colors to choose from as well as patterns. Berber carpet offers more choices than any other carpet type.

Hiding the sub floor
Because the density of Berber carpet is so thick, you can easily hide anything wrong in the sub floor without having to spend a lot of money having the sub floor repaired of replaced. This helps to make Berber carpet very cost efficient in older homes that need to have the carpet redone.

Grade variety
Just like with other carpets, you can choose from a variety of grades that will determine just how plush the carpet is. Berber is available in several different grades, even a product grade that is designed to go on over top of concrete.

Besides the fact that Berber is one of the most economical carpets to buy, it is also one of the most economical to install. The carpet is easy to lay, which will save you time and effort, making it a truly excellent choice when it comes to carpet for your home.

About the Author
Audrey Sneddon writes for various sites across the internet contributing to article directory sites.

Source: The A-Z of Carpet

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