Carpet with high pile

To date, high-pile carpeting is one of the most common varieties of flooring. Due to its functionality and aesthetics, it creates an atmosphere of comfort and coziness in the house. Softness, reliability, relatively long life, beautiful appearance are the secrets of the success of this material. However, when buying a product, it is necessary to take into account a number of factors, which will be discussed in the article.

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Material Features

Long pile carpet with three layers: base, lining and, in fact, the nap. For the manufacture of high-floor flooring, both artificial and natural types of raw materials are used.

Important! The main property of such flooring is a pile with a height of at least 5 mm. Carpet is pleasant to the touch for both feet and hands.

Specialists distinguish the following varieties of long-length material:

• katlup;
• shaggy( shag);
• frieze;
• Saxony;
• Berber.

Depending on the type of coating, the properties of a high-pile carpet will also differ:

1. The pile of shaggy material is made from pre-twisted and cut thick yarn. Externally, each of the villi resembles a pencil. These products are well suited for rooms with increased mobility. Strong and rough texture allows you to withstand significant mechanical stress.
2. A high-pile katlup carpet with a multi-level structure. When making a coating, some of the loops are cut, and some remain untouched. The result is an amazingly beautiful material with a relief pattern. The length of the pile is from 6 to 10 mm. As a rule, the "katlup" carpet is laid in the living rooms, bedrooms and children's rooms - in rooms with a relatively small mechanical impact on the surface.
3. Berber is a kind of carpet with large loops. The coating looks very unusual, and the material does not change with time its shade.
4. Saxony is one of the most attractive, comfortable and exquisite species of long-tailed carpet. It is made from twisted yarn, with the cutting of the pile at one height in an upright position.
5. Frieze - a carpet of twisted yarn with a pile of great height. Vorsinki of different thickness, cut loops are combined with uncut ones.

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Advantages of

The advantages of long-length material include the following.

• Resistance to solar radiation.
• No accumulation of static electricity.
• Good heat and sound insulation properties.
• Carpet with high pile is safe for health.
• Aesthetic appearance.
• Softness of the floor covering. It is perfect for a children's room. The risk of injury during games is significantly reduced.
• Hypoallergenicity.
• Extensive range of colors. This makes it possible to organically fit the carpet into any modern interior, emphasizing its advantages.
• Fire safety.

Important! This material is not just durable and beautiful, but also quite functional. It can be used to insulate certain areas of the room, for example, the floor near the bed.

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Cons

A long-pile carpet with a long pile is not devoid of some drawbacks. They must also be taken into account before purchasing:

• The material quickly becomes dirty.
• Difficult cleaning of carpet from stains.
• The coating does not tolerate high humidity.
• The flooring requires regular maintenance. Otherwise, it quickly loses its appeal.

Important! These products are not suitable for use in wet rooms. Absorbing moisture, the villi quickly lose their elasticity and softness. For a damp microclimate, a low-pile carpet or a lint-free carpet is best suited.

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Caring for carpet

Carpet with high pile requires constant careful care, using chemically non-aggressive cleaning products. Here is a list of the tools you will need for regular maintenance:

• vacuum cleaner;
• rigid broom;
• brush;
• rags;
• soda;
• table salt.

Regular care:

1. The best way to clean a high-end carpet is a vacuum cleaner that removes dust and small particles of debris.
2. The washing vacuum cleaner can not be used, since humidification degrades the performance of the coating.
3. The frequency of cleaning the flooring - once a week. In the case where the coating is located in a room that is highly contaminated( areas near workplaces, entrance to the room, passage to the balcony), then cleaning should be done every 3 days.
4. Cleaning should be especially thorough. Just "walk around with a vacuum cleaner" is clearly not enough.
5. The movements of the vacuum cleaner must be cross-shaped. This will improve the quality of cleaning.
6. You can not abuse stain removers, because the alkali contained in the stain remover destroys the structure of the material.
7. If you used a stain remover, after cleaning, wipe the cover with a slightly acidic solution( a glass of acetic essence in 10 liters of water).

Important! The best option for the withdrawal of complex spots is to turn to specialists, and not to risk using aggressive chemical agents.

Tips for high-quality carpet cleaning:

1. Before you clean the product with a vacuum cleaner, add some baking soda to the dust bin. This will get rid of unpleasant odors.
2. You can clean the carpet with a large pile and with the help of a large salt. It is enough to sprinkle the coating with salt, and then remove it with a hard broom.

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How to choose the right carpet?

When buying a product, consider in which room you are going to use it.

Important! The material is ideal for creating comfort in the living room, bedroom, nursery, hallway. For a kitchen, a balcony or a bathroom, it does not suit. It is better to use a low- or lint-free carpet that better tolerates high humidity.

When choosing carpet with high pile, you need to pay attention to the following factors:

• coating weight;
• is the density of the material;
• the resilience of the villi.

What to pay special attention to:

1. The more durable the product, the more weight and density it has, the more elastic the villi.
2. To evaluate the quality of the material, consider it from the wrong side. If the threads are close( 1-2 mm) to each other, then the product is strong enough.
3. To assess the elasticity of the pile, press it, and then release it. Elastic quality material will quickly restore its original appearance.
4. If you can afford an expensive product, pay attention to the carpet, made of natural materials. The pile is made of wool, and the substrate is made of jute. The main advantages of such floor coverings are attractive appearance and ecological cleanliness.

Important! Buy carpet in online stores or specialized shopping centers. If you are at a loss with the choice, experts will consult you in detail.

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Mounting Specification:

1. Before laying the carpet thoroughly clean and level the surface so that the height differences do not exceed 4 mm.
2. The next stage is the installation of a special substrate, which prevents the penetration of dust from the concrete screed to the coating.
3. Cut a carpet with a large pile with a cutter or special scissors. Cutting out the material is necessary with a margin, cutting off the surplus along the walls.
4. Before laying, the base of the carpet and the substrate are thoroughly coated with PVA.Apply the adhesive composition in circular motions. Particularly carefully glued carpet on the border with another room.
5. Use a decorative strip or plinth to close the joint.

Long carpeting is a unique floor covering that can give the room a special charm. The right choice and careful care for carpet extend its life, allow you to retain an attractive appearance and functionality for a long time.