Commercial carpets are durable and come in various types suitable for high-traffic areas. Low-density ring piles are ideal for healthcare facilities, while tufted carpets are good for offices. Woven carpets are soft and long-lasting. Synthetic fibers make maintenance easy, and carpet squares are easy to install and replace.
Commercial flooring and carpets are usually formulated to provide all of the color and texture of any carpet option used in the home while still providing superior resistance to wear and tear. As with carpeting options for the home, commercial carpeting also offers a range of types that work well in all types of public buildings and workplaces. Here are some examples of the different types of commercial carpet currently available.
Low density ring piles are easily one of the best options for commercial carpeting in high traffic areas such as lobbies, classrooms and various types of healthcare facilities. A low-density loop pile doesn’t have the plush qualities of other carpeting options, but the low pile resists crushing and matting better than any other option. The pile is also practical, providing a relatively smooth surface which makes it much easier to handle wheeled traffic, such as wheelchairs in hospitals, or supply trolleys in offices.
Tufted carpet is another popular type of commercial carpet. Carpet of this type is made up of multiple rows of pile thread which is used to create the tufts. A tufted carpet is stitched rather than woven, with added backing to help stabilize the tufts for the carpet’s long-term use. While having a slightly higher pile than low-density loop patterns, tufted rugs also hold up well to a lot of traffic and are especially good options for offices.
Woven carpet can also be durable and stand up to a lot of wear and tear. With woven designs, the pile is still relatively short, but a bit softer than other commercial carpet options, especially in terms of the padding the carpet provides. Framed carpet of this type can easily last for ten years or more under a large amount of traffic. As with tufted carpeting, woven carpets are a good option for offices, conference rooms, and hotel rooms.
Commercial carpets of all types usually use sturdy synthetic fibers that resist stains, tend not to sag under frequent foot traffic, and repel dirt. These qualities make carpet maintenance very easy with nothing more than routine vacuuming and an occasional steam cleaning. Synthetic carpets can use one or more different fibers that are also color fast, making the carpets much more difficult to fade even when exposed to direct sunlight constantly.
As with domestic carpeting, commercial carpeting comes in solid lengths or as carpet squares. One of the main advantages of using squares is the ease of installation. Many people find that adhesive-backed squares can be installed quickly and require much less effort than installing wall-to-wall carpeting. Plus, you can easily replace a square or two of carpet that has become damaged, rather than having to remove an entire carpet when a small area is stained or otherwise ruined.
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