All Topics > Home Services > Carpet Installation Glossary >

Carpet Installation Glossary North Carolina

Here you will find carpet installation glossary terms.

Local Companies

jejuan carpet service inc.
(919) 232-7499
3413 rocket ct.
raleigh, NC

Sam Miller Carpet Sales
(704) 938-3269
1509 West C Street
Kannapolis, NC

coastal flooring
910 7994301
6447 gordon rd
wilmington, NC

Evans Carpet Corporation
(919) 510-8210
5508 Commercial Ave
Raleigh, NC

Timsrugs.com
919-868-3027
PO Box 159
Kipling, NC

Beb Contracting
(919) 771-1919
1107 Pinewinds Dr
Raleigh, NC

HCA Carpets
(919) 872-4220
1399 Capital Blvd
Raleigh, NC

Raleigh Carpet And Flooring
(919) 833-4805
1399 Capital Blvd
Raleigh, NC

Carpet Queen
(704) 633-5951
811 West Innes Street
Salisbury, NC

The following information was sourced from Carpet Universe Mills, Inc.

Antistatic - The ability of a carpet system to dissipate an electrostatic charge before it reaches the threshold of human sensitivity.

Average Pile Yarn Weight - Mass per unit area of the pile yarn including buried portions of the pile yarn. In the U.S., it is usually expressed as ounces per square yard.

Backing - Fabrics and yarns that make up the back of the carpet as opposed to the carpet pile or face.

Primary backing - A woven or nonwoven fabric in which the yarn is inserted by the tufting needles.

Secondary backing - Fabric laminated to the back of the carpet to reinforce and increase dimensional stability.

Berber - Loop-pile carpet tufted with thick yarn, such as wool, nylon or olefin. Often having random specks of color in contrast to a base hue, this floor covering has a full, comfortable feel, while maintaining an informal, casual look. Currently, this term has expanded to describe many level or multi-level loop carpet styles.

Broadloom - A term used to denote carpet produced in widths wider than 6 feet. Broadloom is usually 12 feet wide, but may also be 13'6" and 15 feet wide.

Bulked continuous filament (BCF) - Continuous strands of synthetic fiber formed into yarn bundles of a given number of filaments and texturized to increase bulk and cover. Texturizing changes the straight filaments into kinked or curled configurations. Continuous filament fibers produce less "fuzz" than a staple yarn.

Construction - The manufacturing method (i.e. tufted, woven) and the final arrangement of fiber and backing materials as stated in its specification.

Cushion - Any kind of material placed under carpet to provide softness and adequate support when it is walked upon. Carpet cushion provides a softer feel underfoot and provides added acoustical and insulation benefits and longer wear life for the carpet. In some cases, the carpet cushion is attached to the carpet when it is manufactured. Also referred to as "padding" or "underlay," although "cushion" is the preferred term.

Cut Pile - A carpet in which the face is composed of cut ends of pile yarn. Still one of today's most popular constructions, its durability is achieved with factors including the type of fiber, density of tufts, and the amount of twist in the yarn.

Plush / Velvet -- Smooth, level surfaces; formal atmosphere, "velvet."

Saxony -- Smooth, level finish, but pile yarns have more twist so that the yarn ends are visible and create a less formal look. Minimizes foot prints.

Density - Refers to the amount of pile yarn in the carpet and the closeness of the tufts. Generally, in cut pile carpets, the denser the pile, the better the performance.

Featured Local Company

jejuan carpet service inc.

9192327499
3413 rocket ct.
raleigh, NC

Read more about Carpet Installation Glossary

- How to Remove Old Carpet North Carolina

Removing a carpet seems like a very difficult job in the beginning but with a little work and these ...

- How to Install Carpet Tiles North Carolina
- How to Find Carpet at Discount Prices North Carolina
- Flooring Glossary North Carolina
- What to Look for When Choosing a Carpet North Carolina
- Here are Some Steps to Take For Removing Rust Stains From Your Carpet North Carolina
- How to Lay Carpet on a Concrete Floor North Carolina
- Carpet Buying Guide North Carolina
- Tips and Techniques to Laying Carpet North Carolina
- Carpet Buying Tips North Carolina

Regional Articles

- Carpet Buying Guide North Carolina

When choosing carpet, appearance and feel are the main criteria, but durability and cost should be considered. Carpeting comes in a variety of fibers, piles (yarn styles), and patterns, each with its own look and texture.

- Here are Some Steps to Take For Removing Rust Stains From Your Carpet North Carolina
- Carpet Buying Tips North Carolina
- How to Find Carpet at Discount Prices North Carolina
- How to Remove Old Carpet North Carolina
- How to Lay Carpet on a Concrete Floor North Carolina
- Tips and Techniques to Laying Carpet North Carolina
- How to Install Carpet Tiles North Carolina
- Flooring Glossary North Carolina
- What to Look for When Choosing a Carpet North Carolina

Advertising	Food & Beverage	Nightlife
Business Services	Franchise	Online Database
Career	Health	Pets
Cars	Holidays	Real Estate Resources
Computer Hardware	Home Appliances	Retail & Consumer Services
Construction	Home Electronics	Software
Education	Home Services	Technology
Entertainment	Industrial Goods & Services	Telecommunications
Environmental	Insurance	Trade Shows
Family	Internet	Travel
Fashion	Legal	Weddings
Financial Services	Miscellaneous	World History

Advertising	Family	Home Services	Real Estate Resources
Business Services	Fashion	Industrial Goods & Services	Retail & Consumer Services
Career	Financial Services	Insurance	Software
Cars	Food & Beverage	Internet	Technology
Computer Hardware	Franchise	Legal	Telecommunications
Construction	Health	Miscellaneous	Trade Shows
Education	Holidays	Nightlife	Travel
Entertainment	Home Appliances	Online Database	Weddings
Environmental	Home Electronics	Pets	World History