Carpet can be tricky to shop for because it is very difficult for the average shopper to tell the quality just by looking at it.
What determines the quality of carpet.
Carpet quality is a factor of the fiber used and the twist finish and density of the fiber.
A carpet s density is a measure of the weight of the pile yarn corrected for the height of the yarn.
It will be difficult to reach the backing of a very dense carpet.
Carpets with a high density will resist crushing matting and overall wear much better than carpet with a low density.
A carpet with a low density number risks uglying out before it actually wears out.
There are many hidden properties that contribute to the overall quality of the carpet.
Carpet density is simply how closely a carpet s individual tufts are packed together.
Thickness is a matter of preference like color or pattern not a sign.
Thickness may make a carpet more luxurious but it does not affect its quality or performance.
For high quality carpet face weight is typically 32 ounces per square yard or higher.
In general the more dense the carpet the better the quality.
With the tufts facing outward bend the carpet into a u shape to see how much of the carpet backing shows.
What determines what is a good grade of carpet.
Thickness is not a factor of quality.
To determine a carpet s density bend the sample back.
All of the characteristics of the carpet must be understood and taken into consideration to truly determine the quality.