| When considering the purchase of a custom | | | | weight carpet. There are plenty of colors available |
| fabricated rug, the question of carpet style & | | | | from Mohawk and Shaw. It's even possible to get |
| carpet quality is important. There are many | | | | that custom beveled look in these commercial |
| carpet styles to choose from. Here's an inside | | | | grade materials. |
| look at the top rated carpet mills, & the various | | | | Plush residential grades are perfect for home |
| styles that are offered. | | | | owners who desire a thick plush carpet. The |
| Mohawk Inc & Shaw Carpet are the largest | | | | carpet mills all produce a healthy range of options. |
| manufacturers of carpet. Over the last decade | | | | Color lines are frequently updated & reflect |
| there has been a tremendous consolidation of | | | | current trends in home decorating. It's |
| carpet mills. Most of the smaller mills have been | | | | recommended that you choose higher quality |
| purchased by these two giants. They now boast | | | | styles for rugmaking purposes. |
| extensive selections in every style imaginable. | | | | Some styles have a smooth velvety finish. They |
| They both have high ratings for quality, durability, | | | | are thick, plush, and luxurious. However, the |
| as well as a broad range of price points. | | | | current trends in manufacturing are towards a |
| Masland Carpets & Fabrica International are | | | | more texture look. These textured styles are |
| smaller scale, specialized carpet mills. They have | | | | equally plush, yet have a few extra twists that |
| custom rug making facilities 'in house'. Both mills | | | | give the face yarns a little more dimension. These |
| produce exceptional custom rugs in tufted wool & | | | | styles are known as 'textured styles'. They are |
| custom rug fabrication. These two mills carry the | | | | great for minimizing foot prints & vacuum marks |
| more diverse color lines. You can expect to pay a | | | | from the rug. Blending both of these styles can |
| premium price for these products. | | | | create an exceptional custom rug: The field piece |
| Eden Carpets carries a good selection of | | | | can be textured and the design elements can be |
| pre-tufted wool products. Expect to pay premium | | | | a velvet plush. |
| pricing for wool. | | | | In conclusion, it all comes down to what you're |
| Design Materials Inc. has an extensive selection of | | | | needs are. If you want a rug that can withstand |
| sisal carpet, sisal wool blends, & sisal grass | | | | more foot traffic then I suggest choosing shorter |
| products. The 'sisal carpet' is woven into a jute | | | | commercial grades. If you want a rug that is |
| backing that is ideal for rug fabrication. These sisal | | | | thicker & more luxurious, then choose a residential |
| carpets can be bordered with tapestry fabrics. | | | | grade. If you are looking for a natural fiber that |
| This is a popular trend that has been going strong | | | | has a woven appearance, then choose a |
| for the past decade. | | | | sisalcarpet. You can even blend carpet styles to |
| Here are a few quick suggestions on choosing the | | | | create a multi-dimensional look and feel. |
| right styles for your project. | | | | Russell Webb, your friendly expert Custom |
| Dense commercial grades are ideal if you want a | | | | Carpet Maker. |
| short carpet pile height. You'll want 30-40 oz face | | | | |