It can be difficult to narrow down your choices for flooring for your home. Carpet is a great option because it’s comfortable, affordable, and there are multiple design options. If you’re still not sure which type of carpet to choose, you may want to consider multi-level or patterned loop carpet.
Construction
Almost all carpet starts by weaving tufts of carpet fibers into loops in the backing. How the loops are finished determines the type of carpet. Some carpets are left as tight loops, whereas other carpets, like cut pile, are made by shearing off all the loops at the top. Other carpet has some fibers cut while other loops remain closed. Multi-level loop carpet (patterned loop) is yet another option. With multi-level loop carpet, all the loops are left intact but their height varies, which results in unique patterns and textures within the carpet. This type of carpet is also known as high-low loop pile, textured loop pile, and patterned textured loop pile.
Usage
Patterned loop carpet is often used in areas requiring durability due to high traffic. The light loops tend to wear better than cut pile because they resist crushing as well as dirt or spill penetration. These qualities make it a good choice for commercial buildings, but it’s also frequently used in homes, especially in workspaces. A popular trend in home design today is texture and pattern, which makes multi-level loop carpets perfect for homes with contemporary designs.
Benefits
Perhaps the biggest draw of multi-level loop carpet is the unique design element it provides. Patterned loop carpet creates a distinct appearance, which makes it easy to blend rooms and create continuity with flooring. In addition to visual interest, the dense nature of multi-level loop carpet typically causes spills to sit on top of the carpet so that they can be cleaned up before absorbing into the fibers.
For help finding the right patterned loop carpet choice for your home, contact the experts at Flooring Pros. We have numerous colors, textures, and patterns to choose from.