Carpet Fibers Explained

One of the most important parts in selecting carpet is understanding what it’s made of, because different carpet fibers have different characteristics. Before you head to the showroom, figure out which type is right for your room’s style and traffic pattern with this handy guide.

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WOOL Pros Hides soil Strong, elastic and resilient; great for heavy traffic Responds very well to cleaning, as moisture makes the fiber swell and release dirt Naturally flame retardant Neutralizes indoor air contaminants and does not remit them Environmentally friendly Cons High cost Prone to distortion by excess agitation Stains easily, due to its absorbency and ease of dyeing Very sensitive to chlorine bleach Cost: About $5 to $24 per square foot, installed

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NYLON Pros Most commonly used fiber; readily available in a wide range of colors and textures Good elasticity — very important in heavy traffic areas where furniture may be dragged across the carpet Abrasion resistant, surpassing even wool Wear guaranties often available Resilient; can be crushed for long periods and regain its original shape Responds very well to most professional cleaning methods and treatments Cons Can have problems with bleaching, fading, urine reactions and so on Synthetic, so it off-gases Cost: $4 per square foot or more for high grade, best for heavy traffic; $3 to $4 medium grade; $2 to $3 base grade; $2 or less apartment grade

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OLEFIN Pros Moisture resistant Difficult to stain Great for outdoor applications (pool, stadium) Chemical resistant; most chemicals and bleaches won’t damage it at all Fade resistant Low static Cons Not a resilient fiber; when crushed it does not regain its original shape easily Like polyester, extended exposure to oil-based soils may become permanent Difficult to dye due to its low absorbency rate; almost always solution dyed Synthetic, so it off-gases. Cost: About $2.25 to $6.50 per square foot, installed

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POLYESTER Pros Very resistant to bleaching, fading and soil-dye reactions Resistant to water-based stains Cons Difficult to dye; usually must be solution dyed, which limits the variety Not resistant to oily stains Can mat down quickly and will not come back the way nylon does Synthetic, so it off-gases Cost: About $2 to $7 per square foot installed

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SISAL Pros Can stand up to high traffic; good for stairs Gives your room a great natural look while adding texture Biodegradable and nontoxic Cons Uncomfortable against bare skin Can be pricey (but generally less so than wool) Susceptible to moisture damage Can be difficult to clean Cost: About $4 to $8.50 per square foot installed

Now offering Poufs!

Now offering Poufs!  Lots of styles including hair on hide, wool “apple”, linen & cotton blends and Southwest dhurrie inspired.  Purchase online at www.hemphillsrugs.com or visit our showroom in Orange County, CA — call us too – 949-722-7224

 

Sewn Cowhide Pattern Rugs

 

Our creativity and worldwide resources allow us to create some pretty spectacular rugs.  This collection of sewn cowhide rugs from Brazil is a great example.  We can offer custom sizes and colors in this collection.  Have a design in mind?  We can help create it for you.  Along with these sewn pattern rugs, we offer a nice selection of standard cow hides too.  The finishes include natural, stenciled, dyed, and metallic.  Check out those rugs HERE.

HEMPHILL’S RUGS & CARPETS  230 EAST 17TH STREET  COSTA MESA, CA 92627  949-722-7224

Spot Cleaning Carpet – There’s an App for That

 

Description

Easy-to-use guide for removing common spots and spills from all types of carpet and rugs. This unique guide for carpet owners, carpet retailers, housekeepers and facilities managers provides clear and expert advice from an independent and trusted source.

Features:
• Step by step solutions to common carpet stain problems.
• Select from dozens of stains.
• Swipe side to side to follow the simple advice steps.
• Complete listing of all cleaning products certified as safe for use on synthetic and wool fiber carpets and rugs.
• Map of WoolSafe Approved professional carpet cleaner locations nearest to App user.
• Contact details with one-touch call, email or web visit to WoolSafe Approved Service Providers you can trust.

Click HERE to download this FREE app for iPad and/or iPhone

Spring Carpet Sale – Fabrica, Masland, Wools of New Zealand and Karastan

This Spring we offer our best sales event of the year. Fabulous discounts on both carpets and area rugs throughout our showroom.

Enjoy INSTANT REBATES from Masland and Fabrica on selected wool and nylon carpets.

Most Karastan carpet is on SALE.

And our widest selection of SALE items is via our semi-annual Wools of New Zealand SALE.  All branded New Zealand wool carpet from the following broadloom carpet mills is on SALE: Concepts International, Couristan,  Design Materials, Fabrica, Glen, Eden, Godfrey Hirst, Hibernia Woolen Mills, Hycraft, J. Mish Masland, Nourison, Prestige Mills, Radici of Italy, Unique Carpets Ltd, Weave-Tuft and Woolshire.  Need a custom rug?  We are offering special pricing on Creative Accents rugs made with New Zealand wool too.

Hemphill’s Rugs & Carpets is recognized by the Wools of New Zealand as a Premier Partner Showroom of Excellence.

Need a vacuum for your new flooring?  We are an authorized Miele vacuum dealer and sell them at the lowest authorized price.

HEMPHILL’S RUGS & CARPETS 230 EAST 17TH STREET COSTA MESA, CA  92627  www.RugsAndCarpets.com

CLICK HERE for a virtual tour of our showroom in Orange County, California

Serving Newport Beach, Laguna Beach, Corona del Mar, Costa Mesa, Huntington Beach, Long Beach, Lake Forest, Mission Viejo, Laguna Hills, Laguna Niguel, Irvine, Tustin, Ladera Ranch, Dana Point, San Clemente, Fullerton, Santa Ana, San Juan Capistrano and more.

Portfolio: California Contemporary Beach Home Featured in Luxe Interiors

contemporary hall design by other metro interior designer McRae Lambert & Dunn

Hemphill’s Rugs & Carpets provided the soft floor covering for this home in Newport Beach, California.  The owner of this home has used our services on three different occasions.  We pride ourselves on repeat and referral business.  McRae, Lambert & Dunn did the interior design for this home.  We were happy and appreciative to be a part of the project.

HEMPHILL’S RUGS & CARPETS  230 EAST 17TH STREET COSTA MESA, CA 92627  www.RugsAndCarpets.com

Fabrica Custom Wool Carpet

Hemphill’s Rugs & Carpets the leading New Zealand wool carpet showroom in Orange County, California is happy to indroduce this collection of wool patterned carpets from Fabrica. Choose from 40 “standard” colors for no upcharge or create your own color.  We can create your unique color using fabric, paint, clothing, pillows, etc.  Hemphill’s Rugs & Carpets is the leading provider of wool carpet and area rugs in Southern California.  The showroom is recognized by the Wools of New Zealand as a Premier Partner Showroom of Excellence.  Hemphill’s offers wool carpet and rugs from: Karastan, Nourison, Stanton, Godfrey Hirst, Hibernia Woolen Mills, Woolshire, Robertex, Carousel, Radici, Bellbridge, Masland, Fabrica, Royal Dutch, Couristan, Unique Carpets, Axminster Carpets, Antrim, Fibreworks, Design Materials, Bloomsburg, Silspun, Missoni, Prestige, Concepts International, Weave-Tuft, Larson, Dalyn and more.

HEMPHILL’S RUGS & CARPETS – 230 EAST 17TH STREET COSTA MESA, CA 92627  www.RugsAndCarpets.com