What's the Difference Between Cut & Loop Pile Carpeting?
Carpeting is a favored floor covering for its warmth, comfort, and luxurious appearance. In addition to selecting the right fiber and color for your space, you also need to consider pile, which refers to a carpet’s height and texture. Below, learn more about the differences between cut and loop piles.
A Guide to Cut vs. Loop Pile Carpeting
Cut
As their name suggests, cut pile carpets have sheared ends, which make fibers feel soft and comfortable beneath the feet. Usually made of nylon, polyester, or wool, cut piles come in a full spectrum of colors and patterns for ease of matching to home interiors. They’re available in a variety of thicknesses and lengths, too.
Plush is among the most popular of cuts, as it has a formal appearance and even brushlike length. Textured plush carpets have fibers of varying lengths. They’re a bit less formal and ideal for disguising dirt in high-traffic zones. Frieze carpets have long twisted fibers that resist matting and footprints, and cable styles have long, thick fibers that make rooms feel cozy. Tighter twists usually enhance durability.
Loop
The most distinctive characteristics of loop piles are their visible looped tips. Tighter loops are suitable for family rooms and high-traffic spaces because they wear particularly well. Like cut pile, loop carpets are available in a wide variety of colors and are usually made out of nylon, wool, or olefin—a synthetic.
A Berber, a common type of looped carpet, has short, informal looped piles with specks of pigmentation, allowing them to hide dirt and debris. Cut-and-loop styles combine both sheared and looped fibers, creating a textured appearance that adds character to rooms and conceals stains.
When you’re ready to install cut or loop pile carpeting, contact Parker Floor Covering. They offer premium flooring products and installation services to homes and businesses in Hamilton, OH, and surrounding communities. Call (513) 863-6767 to get a flooring estimate, and visit their website to learn more about the manufacturers they carry.
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