When buying carpet for the first time, homeowners can be overwhelmed with unfamiliar terminology. Navigating such terminology, not to mention the vast array of options inside typical carpeting stores, ...

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Carpet types are primarily defined by their pile, fiber material and style. Loop pile carpet is durable for high-traffic areas, while cut pile is softer for rooms like bedrooms. Carpet quality is ...

The carpet industry has gone soft, but that’s a positive development for American homes. “The new nylons that are very silky in touch have taken off like gangbusters,” says John Marr, vice president ...