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In a hurry? We have a large selection of in stock products that are available for next day installation. Just let us know when you visit our showroom that you need it in a hurry and we will handle the rest.
Our experienced installers have worked with us for numerous years. You can expect expert installation of whatever style floor you choose. Whether the carpet is a frieze, a fine Saxony, a patterned cut pile or a Berber looped carpet, your installation will be planned to minimize seams and provide you with the best possible layout.
Why Choose Carpet?
- Carpet's cushioned surface absorbs sound and is less noisy to walk on than hard surface flooring.
- Affordability, carpet is one of the most economical flooring products to have installed.
- The insulating properties of carpet provide additional warmth underfoot during cold seasons.
- Carpet is a non-slip surface that is safe underfoot and provides a cushion to prevent breakage when delicate items are accidentally dropped.
- Most synthetic carpets are treated with static, stain and soil resistant treatments, making them easy to clean and maintain
There are a number of reasons why carpet is a great choice for many of the rooms in your home. Super Floors Alaska offers a wide selection of quality carpets in a variety of styles, fibers and colors.
Below, you will find an overview of all of the choices. Still unsure of what will best suit your needs for your home? Our experienced sales staff can help you to make the right choice for your personal style and decor.
Which Fiber to Choose?
To pick the right fiber, consider how you live in each room. There are basically four types of fiber:
- Nylon
- Nylon is the most durable and stain resistant carpet fiber available. It is the fiber of choice for homes with pets and children and for those who entertain a lot. Perfect for heavy traffic in hallways and stairs.
- Polyester
- Polyester is known for its luxurious look, feel and wonderful selection of colors and styles. It's a good value for homes with a normal amount of traffic.
- Olefin
- Olefin offers good stain and moisture resistance, but scores below nylon and polyester for wearability. It can be a good choice in loop pile construction although its colors and styles are limited.
- Wool
- Favored for its natural beauty. It has natural soil resistance quality, but is not inherently stain resistant. Wool looks good for a long time and is well constructed.
Carpet Construction
Over 90% of residential carpet is manufactured as tufted carpet. A tufting machine works like an oversized sewing machine with hundreds of needles that insert loops of fiber (tufts or stitches) into the carpet's backing to form the face pile of the carpet.
How long your carpet will last depends on how well it is made. Quality construction will affect the durability, appearance and price of the carpet and is most influenced by the twist of the fibers and the density of the tufts.
Twist
Twist refers to how tightly the fiber (carpet yarn) has been twisted. This is especially important in cut pile carpet because the tips are exposed and can become untwisted, giving the carpet a matted and worn appearance. The tighter the yarn is twisted, the better the carpet will stand up to crushing and matting.
Frieze carpet has the highest twist level at about 7-9 twists per inch (TPI), whereas most cut pile carpet styles have between 3-6 twists per inch.
Density
Density refers to both the amount, and how tightly packed together the fibers are within the carpet. The closer together the fibers are placed, the denser the carpet will be, and the better it will wear and perform.
Ways to check for carpet density include trying to reach the carpet backing by pressing your fingers on the carpet fibers. The more difficult it is to reach the backing, the denser the carpet.
Or with outward facing tufts, bend the carpet into a U-shape and look at how much of the carpet backing is visible. The less backing that shows, the denser the carpet.