A carpet is any loom-woven, felted textile or grass floor covering. The term was also used for table and wall coverings, as carpets were not commonly used on the floor in European interiors until the 18th century. The term "carpet" derives from Armenian "karpet" (կարպետ), "kar" meaning a "knot" or "stitch". Oftentimes, the term "carpet" is used interchangeably with the term "rug". The hand-knotted pile carpet probably originated in the Caucasus between the 3rd and 2nd millennium BC. Cilician Armenia which had intensive trade relations with Venice, brought carpets to all of Europe, where they were primarily hung on walls or used on tables. Only with the opening of trade routes in the 17th century were significant numbers of Persian rugs introduced to Western Europe.

Carpet types

Swatches of carpet of tufted construction

Woven

The carpet is produced on a loom similar to woven cloth and is usually a cut pile although looped pile carpets of woven construction are not unheard of. Normally many colored yarns are used and this process is capable of producing intricate patterns from pre-determined designs( although some limitations apply to certain weaving methods with regard to accuracy of pattern within the carpet). These carpets are normally the most expensive due to cost of operation of the weaving loom, speed of manufacturing process and limited appeal of patterned carpets as floor coverings causing them to become more of a niche product.

Needlefelt

These carpets are more technologically advanced. Needle felts are produced by electrostatic attraction of individual synthetic fibers forming an extremely durable carpet. These carpets are normally found in the contract market such as hotels etc. where there is a lot of traffic.

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Q. need help chosing a carpet and vinyl color that does not show stains and dirt easily. I am so getting a new living room set so trying to match it to that it is not a issue. I just want the vinyl floor and carpet to complement each other. The vinyl in dining room and carpet in the living room and hall way which will be carpet meets up. The kitchen and breakfast area is attached to the dining but you can't see those areas from the living room. I have no one to go look at samples with. Should the kitchen, breakfast area, and dining room all have the same type of vinyl and color or separate. Help I am open to any suggestions. All I know is that I am get a leather sofa and loveseat.
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A. I hate vinyl floors. Much prefer ceramic tile. Go with a tweed or multiple color rug. The kitchen, breakfast and dining room could have the same or not, it depends on how large they are and how separate they are. Go with a medium color. I have green ceramic tile in my kitchen and my family room has a blue, rust and tan tile with rust grout. I don't have any carpeting in my home due to allergies. Vinyl is easy to get black marks from shows and can be cut by children's toys like trains.
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Best carpet and vinyl colors that works with a growing 2 year old?
Q. I need help chosing a carpet and vinyl color that does not show stains and dirt easily. I am so getting a new living room set so trying to match it to that it is not a issue. I just want the vinyl floor and carpet to complement each other. The vinyl in dining room and carpet in the living room and hall way which will be carpet meets up. The kitchen and breakfast area is attached to the dining but you can't see those areas from the living room. I have no one to go look at samples with. Should the kitchen, breakfast area, and dining room all have the same type of vinyl and color or separate. Help I am open to any suggestions. All I know is that I am get a leather sofa and loveseat.
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A. what ever color the dirt outside is !! A nice brownish tan won't show the dirt and stuff a baby tracks around. put up a guard fence on the living room and don't allow the baby in there until it is older. mother of 3 grandmother of 4!!! and I still hate cleaning sticky stuff off the furniture!
Answered by Miz Lamb - Sat Sep 15 20:22:30 2007

How to wash out carpet cleaner from my carpet?
Q. Hi I spilt liquid eyeliner on my floor, so my mum didnt find out I pured on carpet cleaner, added water and scrubbed. now how do I wash out the carpet cleaner? The stain's gone but my carpet's all soapy. Thanks
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A. If you have a shop vac, one that does wet and dry vacuuming then you can draw up any extra water and the soap bubbles with it. The Muse P.S. You deserve lots of credit for trying to clean up the mess.
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