Shaw Carpets Review

Consider a review of Shaw carpets to find about the thousands of floor covering styles and colors that are available from this top quality flooring manufacturer. An online product catalog offers color photos and information can help you choose between plush wall to wall carpets, looped berber, soft frieze and contemporary patterns and prints.

Affordable indoor outdoor carpet, luxury residential carpets and commercial grade carpeting are available from retailers. Squares, tiles and broadloom giving a variety of installation options and prices.

Carpets are made by sewing strands of yarn into a backing material resulting in thousands of yarn loops. When the loops are cut, a cut pile or plush carpet is created. A patterned carpet is made with loops of different heights. Unique patterns including floral and geometric designs can be created with variations of loops and cuts.

A carpet with a smooth, low cut pile height is known as Saxony. A less formal look is created when yarns have more twist such as with a frieze carpet. A shag rug has even longer yarns for a comfortable and casual look. Dense, looped berbers are ideal for high traffic areas and for a dramatic designer look choose rugs that have designs printed directly on them.

The different fibers and blends used in the manufacture of soft floor coverings each have different strengths and characteristics. Nylon is commonly used because of its durability and resilience.

Polypropylene (or Olefin) is resistant to stains, fading and moisture. Discount deals are available on carpets made with these popular materials. Polyester is versatile and soft - ideal for thick, plush carpet. Natural wool ages well as is easy to clean but is the most expensive fiber.

Install carpet runners and underlay padding for sound and thermal insulation. For the best protection, Shaw has a patented stain resistant finish that penetrates nylon and propylene fibers protecting them from spills and soiling.

R2X by Shaw is the most innovative carpet stain and soil repelling system. Shaw Industries has patented an exclusive system that covers fibers top to bottom protecting the complete fiber from stains and soil even after repeated cleaning. Warranty protection ensures that consumers will be satisfied with superior stain resistance.

There are many factors that determine how long a carpet will last including the amount of foot traffic, dye quality, density and type of fiber, twist and maintenance. Ratings of 4.0 and above are considered exceptional and can be used on stair treads and at entrances while products with a rating below 2.5 should be used in rooms with light traffic such as a bedroom.

Shaw carpet systems include: SoftBac Platinum backing, Silent-Step 3-in-1 underlayment and EverTouch.

Protection includes TextureGard, DuPont Stainmaster and Scotchgard.