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Carpet Fibers and Construction
The fiber of a carpet floor has a major impact on its overall performance.
The most common fibers are nylon, olefin (polypropylene), polyester,
and wool. Each type has its own considerations:
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Nylon:
features excellent resilience, great durability, and is
easy to clean. The color selections are limitless, and it
will accept stain-prevention treatment. It can generate
static unless treated, and is the most expensive of the
synthetic fibers. One example of nylon carpet is Stainmaster.
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Olefin:
does not absorb water or water-based stains. Olefin fibers
are dyed with color before they are formed, so the color
goes all the way through each fiber. Olefin is less resilient
than nylon, but is also less expensive.
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Polyester: has more resilience
than olefin, but less than nylon. It resists fading and is more
stain resistant than untreated nylon. It is generally less durable
than nylon, but is also less expensive.
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Wool:
A natural fiber, wool is produced by sheering sheep. Wool's
special characteristics make it a great choice for carpet
flooring. It is naturally flame retardant and water resistant.
It has a natural resilience due to the shape of each fiber.
It is the most popular natural fiber, and is more expensive
than synthetic fibers.
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A new development in fiber construction is SmartStrand by Mohawk
made from a type of polymer fiber. Not only can it stand up to
almost any lifestyle but it is an advance in green flooring being
made largely from naturally occurring sugars from corn. Producing
SmartStrand uses 30% less energy and emits 65% less carbon than
comparable carpets. More information on Stainmaster by Mohawk.
The construction of a carpet refers to the manner in which the
carpet fibers are joined together. A woven carpet
is created by interweaving yarns on a loom, creating a tightly
joined floor covering. Tufted carpet is created
when needles force tufts of fibers into a pre-woven fabric backing.
Non-woven carpet is created by joining the yarn
to a backing, usually with an adhesive. Most carpet floors (95%)
are tufted; non-woven carpets are generally reserved for indoor/outdoor
use.
Style
The style of a carpet affects its look, its feel, and its performance.
The three main categories of carpet style are Uncut Pile, Cut
Pile, and Cut/Uncut (which combines the first two styles).
Uncut Pile
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The most familiar uncut pile carpet flooring
is commonly known as Berber, which is named for the flecks
of color that appear throughout many loop carpets. In uncut
pile, the loops of fibers are left connected (uncut), which
produces a uniform, nubby texture. Uncut pile carpet flooring
is often used in family rooms and other high-activity areas,
because this carpet style holds up very well under heavy
use.
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Cut Pile
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Cut pile carpet flooring is the popular
choice for soft, luxurious warmth. The loops of fibers are
cut at the top, so that the ends of the yarn stand side
by side. The durability is slightly reduced by cutting the
fibers, but the aesthetic value and the softer touch is
much appreciated by many.
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Uncut/Cut Pile Carpet
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Sometimes the two previous styles are
blended together to make an uncut/cut pile carpet floor.
Often, the differences in the two styles are used to create
patterns and texture. A carpet of this style combination
offers a blend of comfort and durability. This style of
carpet floors also hides footprints well.
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Stain
Protection
The ability of a particular carpet to resist stains begins with
the construction of it. Different fibers have different inherent
levels of stain resistance, which sometimes depends upon the type
of stain.
Beyond the fiber's natural ability to resist stains, a carpet
floor can have additional stain resistance that is added during
its creation.
Added stain protection can be applied to the finished carpet flooring,
or the yarn can be treated before being tufted into the carpet.
Topical stain protection, applied to the surface of finished carpet
floors adds static protection and basic stain resistance. Yarn
treatment, where the yarn is treated before the carpet is formed,
provides a greater degree of stain resistance.
With any carpet floor, prompt treatment of any potential stain
is imperative.
Lifestyles
Our exclusive Select-A-Floor System simplifies the carpet flooring
selection process, helping you quickly find the carpet that fits
your lifestyle and warranty needs. First, you choose the lifestyle
that best describes the room or area you are creating. Then you
choose the warranty level that best meets your needs. The result:
your perfect carpet!
Also, any carpet that Mercer
Carpet One carries can be bound into an area
rug of your design. Just speak with any of our flooring design
specialists at any of our three
showrooms!
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TRENDSETTER
carpet floors feature a progressive look inspired by the
best of the past with an eye on the future. Suggesting
the spirit of adventure, these carpets combine geometry
with the most interesting and inspiring patterns, textures
and colors to take design to the next step.
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FORMAL
carpet flooring unites your room with a refined and gracious
tone. All the elements in your room add up to create a
mood of plush elegance and sophisticated finesse. This
carpet flooring make your room feel finished, so that
you're prepared to entertain or relax knowing it has all
come together.
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CASUALcarpet
flooring fits comfortably into your world with an emphasis
on the easiness and quality of color, pattern and texture.
Never trendy, stuffy or too serious, our casual carpets
are relaxed, practical and easy-going so you can enjoy
the activities of everyday life.
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CLASSIC
carpet floors are always appropriate when you want
to establish an atmosphere that's beautiful, functional,
& comfortable. These popular standards with their
proven quality and design establish a timeless and reassuring
mood in your surroundings.
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BERBER
carpet flooring, as durable as the earth that
inspires it, is the collection for those who find inspiration
in nature. Accessible, enduring and easy to live with,
it holds its own in any environment. The perfect way to
bring it all together, Berber carpet is solid in function,
with a poetic nod to the beauty of nature.
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HOME
OFFICE & MULTICOLOR carpet floors blend functionality,
durability and creativity to help you create an atmosphere
that encourages quiet concentration and bright inspiration.
This innovative combination of color and texture is designed
to enhance your home while you take care of business.
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Carpet Tiles
 If
you have an unusually shaped room or a high traffic area that
you might like to install carpeting in, carpet tiles may be the
best solution.
Carpet tiles make a great do-it-yourself project. They are also
easier to install and replace if damaged. All you have to do is
to replace the affected tile.
Mercer Carpet One carries Milliken's Legato Embrace carpet tiles.
Milliken designed Legato carpet tiles with interlocking panels
for simplicity and complete ease of installation.
The Legato carpet tiles features a built-in TractionBack nonslip
floor pad for a firm hold to the floor.
Each Legato panel fits into place easily and quickly. Should damage
from stains or excessive wear occur, you can easily remove and
replace individual panels to preserve
the beauty of your carpet for years to come.
Warranties
When you buy carpet flooring from Mercer
Carpet One, you have added peace of mind.
Our exclusive Select-A-Floor System offers multiple levels of
warranty based on quality and performance, so you can choose the
level that fits your lifestyle.
The Select-A-Floor System offers the following incredible levels
of carpet warranties:
120 day beautiful guarantee
25 year wear warranty
25 year no exclusions stain warranty
15 year texture retention warranty
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90 day beautiful guarantee
20 year wear warranty
10 year no exclusions stain warranty
10 year texture retention warranty
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60 day beautiful guarantee
15 year wear warranty
7 year stain resistance warranty
5 year texture retention warranty
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30 day customer satisfaction warranty (materials replacement)
10 year wear warranty
5 year stain resistance warranty
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15 day customer satisfaction warranty (materials replacement)
5 year wear warranty
Life of the floor installation warranty
To keep certain warranties, manufacturers require
that your carpet is professionally cleaned every 18 months to
24 months in addition to routine maintenance. We use Carroll
Carpet Cleaning at all three showrooms.
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Carpet Stain Protection
