I have people ask me all the time about the differences between carpets such as plush, saxony, berbers, etc. I found this and it’s actually at our website …TRM Floor Covering. If you go to our website I will forewarn you that it is not completely finished yet, so bear with us as we try to get it finished. It does give some useful information about our company.

Here is some info concerning the different kinds of carpet that I am sure you will find useful when choosing carpeting for your home or office. Give us a call and make an appointment to visit our showroom. We would be happy to assist you in the selection and installation of your new flooring.

Types of Carpeting

Understanding a few simple basics about carpet construction will help you make the right choice for your lifestyle and budget.

Textured Plush

• Most decoratively versatile cut-pile carpet
• Textured surface helps hide footprints and vacuum marks
• Adds casual beauty to any room
• Looks great between vacuuming
• Preferred style for busy households
• A great “whole-house” carpet

Saxony

• Refined cut-pile surface
• Luxuriously smooth, soft finish
• Beautiful with traditional interiors
• Adds distinctive elegance to any room
• Ideal for living and dining rooms
• Shows subtle highlights and accents

Berber Loop-Pile

• A wool-like look and rugged loop surface
• Natural, hand-crafted appearance creates a warm, personal atmosphere
• Tight loop texture helps hide footprints and vacuum marks
• Subtle patterns fit a variety of room styles
• Ideal choice for contemporary to country to cottage furnishings

Berber Cut-Pile

• A new berber look with all the wonderful color and interest of traditional loop berbers
• The great plush “feel” of thick, cut pile carpet
• Beautifully crafted and colored yarns add personality to any room
• Very versatile decoratively, ideal for casual rooms, kids’ rooms, etc.
• Subtle color flecks help hide soil that might appear between cleanings

Cut/Loop

• Carved definition with cut-and-loop pile
• Accent colors spice up floor surfaces
• Multicolor effects hide soil and stains
• Looks great between vacuuming
• Choose from soft tonals to bolder color combinations

Commercial Loop

• Versatile styles blend comfortably with any decor
• Durable long-wearing surface pile engineered for high traffic areas
• Intriguing color choices suitable for professional and practical installations
• Textured surfaces provide subtle highlights