Carpet mats bring the splash of comfort and leisure in the home. It adds a tinge of colours to your hall or bedroom or any other place. Choosing a carpet mat is as easy task if you know the specifics and the basics. The most important thing in this is that you be aware of the materials and the qualities and the drawbacks and benefits of each. Also, there are several inspections to be conducted by you before buying a carpet mat. Any mat you pick, the salesman is sure to market it as the top-quality material. But many try to just rip you off large amounts of money. Most people judge a carpet mat on its face value i.e. based only on its looks. Looks of course matter in a carpet but what matters more is the quality and the comfort level. To be precise, how the carpet feels to your feet when you walk over it is what counts the most. You can always pick carpet mats made out of natural fibers. But, as gorgeous as they are, they weigh too much on the pockets. So, most people generally go for carpets made out of synthetic fibers.
So, now when you are ready to choose your carpet, firsts things first, you need to know the basics of the fiber types:
Nylon: It is highly durable and tops the list in resilience. The best part about this fabric as carpet mat is that there is low maintenance. For places which has high traffic area, nylon carpets are comparatively more durable. You have to put in less efforts and care for stain removal and they even last almost for a decade if simple care is taken.
Olefin: This material is scientifically known a polypropylene. It is inexpensive as well as attractive at the same time. A topping on the cherry for this fibre is that it is highly resistant to fading. It is made into a looped Berber along with a nubby weave that conceals dirt. It has high stain and mildew resistance. This type of carpet is best for areas which are clean and have high traffic like family rooms and play areas.
Polyester: It is soft and gives a luxurious feel to the feet and the upside is that it is available in deep and vibrant colours. But, the only problem is that it is harder to clean and get rid of stains. So, the maintenance costs are high with frequent visits to the dry cleaners. Also, it tends to shed and fade. It is not as durable as nylon, so it is preferable to use it in places with less foot traffic like places without kids or pets. Also, it is a good choice if you have a habit of exercising on the carpet.
Triexta: This is a newly introduced fiber derived from sugar. The best characteristic of this fiber is that it has excellent anti stain properties - even better than nylon. Though its durability is not as high as nylon, the resilience is excellent. It is a great choice for areas with kids due to its high stain resistance and soft touch and feel.
Now that you know the material types of the carpet mats, here are some carpet styles generally preferred by most homeowners. These styles have varying characteristics but are generally chosen according to the homeowner’s taste:
Textured
Frieze
Sculptured
Looped
Berbered
Saxony
When you have finalized on both of these things, you know what you need in a carpet mat and you can exactly ask the salesman to show you that. This way, you are sure to not be fooled into believing what the salesman leads you to believe. You are ready to make a well-informed choice of carpet mats.