Carpet and Area Rugs

Question 1

The very first carpets were rugs made from sheep
wool or goat hair.

Answer 1

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Question 2

• Carpets are believed to have originated somewhere in the Middle East
• These early carpets were primarily used to make sitting on the ground more comfortable.
• carpet were used as a valuable commodity for trade

Answer 2

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Question 3

A,,,, rug is a one-of-a-kind rug that is woven completely by hand on a special loom. Popular types
of….. rugs include Oriental and Persian rugs.
These rugs are made from natural materials, such as wool,
silk, and cotton.

Answer 3

hand-knotted

Question 4

…..rugs are thousands or millions of knots individually tied to a foundation.
* …. rugs are almost always more expensive than hand-woven

Answer 4

Hand-knotted

Question 5

,,,,,,rugs are often referred to as “flatweaves” because they’re, flat.

• They are woven more like a basket, which means the front and the back look the same.
• They are often easily reversible because of the method used
  to make them, with the threads running left to right.
• They have no pile or actual “knots.”

Answer 5

Hand-woven

Question 6

Although carpet & rugs are used sometimes interchangeably.
Here, we are going to use
wall-to-wall floor covering as ….,

while floor covering that does not extend to the edge of the room but rather is loose-laid to define an area as …..

Answer 6

carpet
rugs

Question 7

They are widely used in residential buildings hotels and because there is no other materials can compete carpet’s acoustical,hermal and aesthetic purposes.

Answer 7

carpet

Question 8

It is considered as a textile
and is made from the same fibers
that another textile are made from.

• The characteristics of any given carpet will depend on the c

Answer 8

carpet
fiber
yarn characteristics
construction.
Ex. types of fibers
( natural or man-made) degree of twist, number of plie,
Looped and cut, et

Question 9

Natural Fibers :

Answer 9

Wool:
* Silk:
* Linen:
* Cotton:

Question 10

the premier carpeting material. it is soft , resilient , can be easily
bleached and dyed , naturally stain resistant , naturally flame resistant
and ages gracefully . not common in carpeting.

Answer 10

Wool:

Question 11

strong but not resilient , it is not a typical material for carpet ( more
expensive

Answer 11

• Silk:

Question 12

often used in combination with wool , (cleaning problem), can
flatten easily when cleaned with water.

Answer 12

• Linen:

Question 13

subject to wear , stain easily , it is not common in carpeting.

Answer 13

• Cotton:

Question 14

Synthetic Fibers :

Answer 14

• Nylon:
• Polyester:

Question 15

dyes well , soft and water resistant but has poor
resilience.

Answer 15

• Polyester:

Question 16

is the most popular type. the most durable fiber , it resists
mildew and mold , does not easily absorb water.

Answer 16

• Nylon:

Question 17

Carpet gets some of its features from the
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Answer 17

Denier (thickness of the yarn)

the number of plies (number of yarns that are twisted together)

the amount of twist .

Question 18

number of yarns that are twisted together)

Answer 18

plies

Question 19

thickness of the yarn)

Answer 19

Denier

Question 20

The effect of increasing the number of plies is to produce a
thicker yarn that has more
resilience, warm, durable,
comfortable and expensive.

Answer 20

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Question 21

• lower denier fabrics are more delicate and finer

Answer 21

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Question 22

The yarn is woven through or around vertical fibers known as warps, and then locked into place with horizontal strands known as wefts.

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Answer 22

Machine Weaving:

Question 23

The face yarn are poked down through the backing and then sealed in place with adhesive

Answer 23

• Machine Tufting:

Question 24

Carpet Texture

Answer 24

(Saxony/Cut Pile):

Twist (Frieze):

Loop (Berber):

Pattern (Cut &
Loop/Sculptured):

Question 25

* Offers a smooth surface and traditional look. * Great for high-traffic areas such as living rooms and hallways.

Answer 25

(Saxony/Cut Pile):

Question 26

Delivers a modern, casual and stylish look with great durability. * Recommended for bedrooms, sitting rooms and media rooms

Answer 26

Twist (Frieze):

Question 27

Provides maximum durability for active family rooms and high-traffic areas. * such as recreation rooms, basements and workout rooms.

Answer 27

Loop (Berber):

Question 28

Offers distinctive looks with patterns for a stunning visual impact. * Recommended for formal rooms and dining room

Answer 28

Pattern (Cut & Loop/Sculptured):

Question 29

Tufted Carpet will have two backing secondary backing , the primary backing and

Answer 29

Primary Backing: The base where the yarn tufts are inserted. Latex is applied to hold the tufts in place. Secondary Backing: attached to the primary backing

Question 30

The ,,,,, into which the tufts are inserted , latex spread evenly at the back of the carpet

Answer 30

primary backing

Question 31

..... is attached to the primary backing

Answer 31

Secondary backing

Question 32

Carpet Tiles pros

Answer 32

individual tiles of carpeting that can be slotted together. * Easy to Install * easy to store, transport and handle. * Cost Effective * Durability * Low Maintenance * Reusable and Sustainable * very little waste since you order the tiles to fit the space

Question 33

Designers tend to think of an area .....as one that does not cover the whole floor, but rather define an area within a space. * Handmade –higher quality and retains more value over time. * Machine-made product

Answer 33

rug

Question 34

Sustainability

Answer 34

* 1. Fiber material : recycled plastic ( polyester). * 2.Installation : Low Volatile organic compound (VOC) padding and glue to not pollute indoor air. * 3.Recycle old carpet into new carpet material.