In this article, we brought to you everything related to types, designs, and materials of carpets, and floor mats, and the most important advice before choosing carpets and moquettes for your home.
Carpets and floor cover are one of the most important aesthetic and basic decoration touches that we care about when preparing the apartment, and there are many types, designs, and colors available, and the materials made from them varied a lot, unlike the past.
After choosing the colors of paints and furniture, the role of the carpets comes as some of the basic decorations for the home. However, some may see it as a secondary decoration, especially if the floor is of a luxurious type like parquet.
Here are the most important types of carpets and floor cover:
Carpets and Moquettes
Carpets and moquetts are the oldest and most famous types of textiles commonly recognized as a floor cover, and here are the most important things about them, their advantages and disadvantages:
1. What Are the Most Common Types and Designs of Carpets and Rugs?
Wall-To-Wall Moquette
moquette is made from synthetic fibers.
It is a type of floor cover that is used to cover the entire floor, so you must be sure that that the correct measurements are taken for the floor of the room before purchasing it.
Handmade Carpets
Handmade carpets are among the most famous types of floor cover ever, especially in the Middle East. They are spun by hand machines, and wool and cotton are used in its materials.
Turkish Carpets
It is carpets spun from silk threads and is considered one of the most valuable types of carpets.
It is decorated with oriental and Islamic motifs and inscriptions that give it a valuable and wonderful appearance.
Iranian Carpets
Carpets are made in Iran and there are two types available: «Qom carpets, and Isfahani carpets».
They are the finest types of carpets that include silk textiles and natural colors extracted from plants and animals.
Silk Carpets
It is a carpet that is made with luxurious silk materials and is mostly used for important rooms such as the salon and guest room.
Its only drawback that it is is intolerant to high heat and sunlight.
Caucasian Carpets
It is a rug made of dyed colored wool.
Chinese Carpets
It is made of the finest types of wool in China, and is characterized by its delicate designs and suitable prices.
2. What Are the Advantages of Using Carpets and Moquettes For the Floor?
- Available in many different designs and colors
- Available in different prices to suit all levels
3. What Are the Disadvantages of Using Carpets and Moquettes For the Floor?
- The thick types of carpets gobble a lot of dust, making it difficult to clean.
- Some low-quality carpets quickly fade.
Artificial turf
Artificial turf is a type of floor coverings famous in the sports fields.
In recent years, it has begun to appear as a fashion for the balcony, nurseries, and companies. Here is everything related to artificial turf, its types, advantages and disadvantages:
1. What Are the Types of Artificial Turf?
Steam grass
It is one of the types that are used as home decoration.
Fibrillated
It is one of the most famous types of artificial turf, and is used for stadiums and companies because it is of broad grass.
Monofilament
This type of artificial turf is uncommon and is known for its thin layer.
2. What Are the Advantages of Using Artificial Turf For the Floor?
- Its tolerance for environmental factors such as humidity and water
- Easy to install
- its colors don’t fade quickly, so it stays shiny for long periods of use
3. What Are the Disadvantages of Using Artificial Turf For the Floor?
- Because it is made of chemicals like polyester, it causes long-term health diseases in homes
- It reacts with heat and flammable
Carpet and Moquettes Covers
The last type of floor coverings is carpet coverings or known as Cover.
It is a type of textile that has appeared in recent years and is placed on carpets or mouquettes to protect it.
Carpet cover is available in both standard and luxurious Turkish styles, and are used to keep carpets from rapidly deteriorating and keep them clean all the time.
Carpet covers are lightweight, easy to fold, easy to clean and store, and are affordable to everyone.
Most Important Tips Before Choosing Carpets and Moquettes
Before buying carpets and moquettes, learn the most important tips that will help you make the most appropriate decision and purchase:
- Make sure you have the exact measurements of the room floor, taking into account the spaces occupied by the decoration
- Choose carpets in colors consistent with the colors of paint and furniture, so that the carpet highlights the beauty of the decoration and wall paint
- Make sure to buy the suitable type for the seasons, for example: heavy carpets with thick thread fits winter because it gives warmth to the room, and light carpets are suitable for summer
- If the rooms are small, it is preferable to stay away from the carpets with many patterns and colors, instead choose a simple design in a light color