The finishing touches to the twist pile is when the loop tips of the carpet are sheared using a large blade similar to a lawn mower blade, this is what we term as a cut pile.

Using tightly twisted yarns constructs a slightly textured twist pile surface. This type of carpets is proving the most popular because of their resilience & durability, they are either a solid plain colour or a Heather mix which creates a speckle effect & is great for disguising pathing & everyday dirt.

They can come in a variety of qualities & weights.

The different type of qualities can be:- 

• 50/50 wool blend (50% wool & 50% manmade fibre)
• 80/20 wool blend (80% wool & 20% manmade fibre)
• 100% Manmade fibre
• 1/8th gauge & 1/10th gauge (8 rows or 10 rows of yarn across the width of the carpet) the denser the yarn the better the carpet.
• Single, twin, triple & 4 ply yarn, again the more yarn spun together the better the quality.

The weights can vary anywhere from 28oz to 70+oz per square yard

(to convert to square metre + 20%)

Because of the varying qualities Twist Pile carpets offer good value for money & a variety of colours.  The unique British environment produces the best wool for carpet in the world. The British sheep survive the harshest of Britain’s weather making it ideal wool for carpet, withstanding the rigours of day to day living in a modern house.

The high degree of ‘natural crimp’ in British wool offers more resilience than most other carpet wool it will withstand heavy footfall & pressure, which over time helps maintain the appearance of the carpet. A natural source & grown throughout the year it`s a renewable resource, with no harm to the planet British Wool is a truly ‘Green’ fibre.

Wool is a natural insulator, which reduces heat loss, noise reduction & condensation, it also provides improved air quality and makes a comfortable home environment. Naturally flame resistant and producing less toxic fumes than other household materials & makes it a safer product in public areas and in your home.

 Carpet made from British Wool is far easily maintained with an inbuilt resistance to soiling because of its natural oils and will always come up like new with professional cleaning.

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Velvet carpets have an elegant, smooth finish, with their quite short, very dense pile they are very low maintenance & add luxury to any room. Looking & feeling good they come in a variety of solid colours.

Shag Pile

Best known from the 70`s this type of carpet is becoming popular again. This is an extremely luxurious carpet which is manufactured in the same way cut pile carpet but to give it that shaggy look has extra long tufts.

Saxony

Longer tufts, a soft feel, a dense & luxurious feel cut pile carpet that`s smooth in appearance the Saxony comprises of a twist pile which is a cut pile giving it it`s appearance.  Ideal for that luxurious feeling in a bedroom but because of its soft pile will show footprints so is not recommended for the heavier traffic areas in your home such as hall, stairs & landing or lounge.

Loop Pile or Berber carpet (as it`s commonly called)

Depending on the quality Loop pile or Berber can be hard wearing, excellent in maintaining appearance. Unlike some other carpets it doesn`t show footprints. The yarn used for these carpets is wide & quite heavy, the loops been at a varied height making a textured finish or can be at an equal height to give a more uniformed finish.

Cut and Loop

Using both loop pile & cut pile in different areas of the carpet to give a patterned effect using the different textures.

Flatweave

By interlocking the horizontal threads (weft) & the vertical threads (warp) the pile is looped & has no height which gives the appearance of the pile been flat, which means it won`t show signs of flattening. The down side to all this is that the pile feels firm underfoot.

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A room can be radically changed by considering a change in the following:

• Colours
• Patterns
• Textures

Colours

When considering colours you need to have the room in mind, bold bright colours won’t go well in a room you want to relax in, whereas light colours can create a spacious effect. Get the colour right and you will have immediately transformed your room.

Rich tones look nice in living/dining areas and softer shades in bedrooms.

If you are not completely redecorating your room take a sample home to make sure it works with your existing furniture.

Patterns

Patterns can either make your room look bigger or smaller; larger and bolder patterns are ideal for bigger rooms. Patterns can also help disguise day-to-day wear and marks in busy rooms.

Texture

Texture adds interest to neutral tone carpets and can be used in almost every room, although texture carpets shouldn’t be used in rooms such as dining rooms as food spillages can be hard to remove.

If you’re considering home improvements have a look at our carpets and flooring range.

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Making a house a home is somehting that can take a lot of time & a lot of passion to get right, brintons have been making carpets for well over 220 years & know full well just how difficult it can be particularly in todays busy modern lifestyle. Britons also appreciate that home is about feeling. They also realise that home is about being able to relax with friends, family and ultimatley being a warm welcoming environment. The perfect starting point for this kind of environment is a Brintons carpet after learning first hand the level of warmth & softness a Brintons can bring you’ll find yourself hard pushed to find anything that can come close.

Brintons carpets dont just come in one size they come in many sizes & styles from plain carpets to naturals to designer patterns. Brintons designer patterned carpets have names to them such a Laura Ashley & the Llewelyn-Bowen collection. All carpets are made with the highest quality with 80& & 20% nylon mix for a long lasting carpet. So long lasting infact Brintons dont just domestic carpets they also make commerical carpets, they’ve recently just carpeted the entire terminal 3 Changi Airport in Singapore (thats a massive 100,000 sq meters). Not surprisingly Brintons have also been asked to carpet some of the worlds largest cruise ships & cenvention centres.

Using an 80/20 mix of Wool & nylon ensures that the production of a Brintons carpet is completely sustainable, so sustainable in fact that wool from 1 in every 8 of Britains sheep ends up in a Brintons carpet & as if that wasnt good enough already the wool that comes from the sheep is totally sustainable as well as shearing the sheep from its wool enhances the animalos welfare, once sheared the sheep simpily scamper off back to the fields ready to grow a new crop. Brintons will also recycle any waste carpet from fitting as well as end of life carpets which also helps to improve the suistainability of a Brintons carpet whilst ensuring a carbon neutral process as well.

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the vacuum also contains an inovative feature for cleaning the filter that is in the machine, cleaning the filter is done by twisting a switch at the top of the bin. The only trouble with this is that you still have to take the filter/ bin apart to be able to clean the machine & the filter area of the machine to ensure that it’s running in top condition

The vacuum is a little on the heavy side at a huge 8.6kg its also one of the heavier in the market of upright vacuums at the moment.

What you will also find with this machine is that there is a power saving available with this machine. Compared to any other machine that is out there on the market at the moment this machine is estimated to be able to save you upto 90% more energy than the nearest Dyson, Hoover or even Vacs machines this can be as much a £5.00 when you are doing a deep carpet clean.

For a limited time this machine also comes with a 6 year guarentee

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The Art Select flooring range is made up of three distinct collections.

Hand Crafted Wood

This stunning collection creates the look and feel of hand crafted wooded flooring planks.  Available in three different colours, this collection of wood laminate flooring creates a rich, natural feel to a room.

Island Limestone

A luxurious collection of floor tiles in four different shades.  The natural tones in this collection will add elegance and ‘wow’ factor to a room.

Oak Royale

Each plank of this wood laminate floor looks like a hand crafted piece of oak. Each plank has a unique grain effect and replicates a hand scraped look.

Four natural colours are available, so can select the oak floor that perfectly complements your room.

Call Carpetncare today for full details on this exciting and popular range – 0800 731 5608.

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The Michelangelo range from Karndean International contains both laminate flooring planks and floor tiles.  The focus is strictly on texture and style.

The effects available are varied and stunning. Mosaic effects, metal and pebble tile among others, coupled with a range of different woods mean the choice in the Michelangelo range is extensive.

Take a look at the gallery below and see if there is anything you like and then give us a call.  We have details of the full range available and offer some of the best prices around. Call us free on 0800 731 5608.

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The Renoir range from Kardean International offers a large spectrum of styles, textures and materials.

Slate, marble and concrete effect tiles and laminate wood planks in a variety of colours are available to bring your flooring completely up-to-date and on-trend.

This is stylish flooring at an affordable price.  Get in touch with Carpetncare and we will be happy to talk you through the whole range.

Call us now on 0800 731 5608.

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The Da Vinci range is a high quality collection consisting of laminate flooring planks and flooring tiles.

Bevelled edges on both the flooring planks and tiles allows you to create stunning feature floors. Wood, stone and ceramic looks are available across the range, so there is an effect for both the home and business.

Hard wearing and durable, this flooring is stylish and practical.

Antique Ceramic Flooring CollectionWithin the Da Vinci range is the Antique Ceramic collection, a series that captures the look and feel of classic ceramic tiles.

Available in a number of shades and textures, these tiles are one of Karndean International’s most popular products.  Again, ideal for creating a stunning floor in the home or at work.

Find out more on the Da Vinci range by contacting Carpetncare on our freephone number – 0800 731 5608.

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The Van Gogh laminate range from Karndean International is a sensational collection that echo’s the look and feel of real wood.

Inspired by species from all over the globe, the wide planks have the knots and textures of real wood and create beautiful floors in either contemporary or traditional styles.

This range of laminate planks is durable and ideal for areas that receive heavy traffic.  The wide planks also mean it is quick and easy to install.  Great for the home or a business.

Take a look at the gallery below and then contact Carpetncare for more information on this fantastic laminate flooring range.  Call free on 0800 731 5608.

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