Carpet is still the flooring of choice for many American homeowners where warmth and comfort are a priority in their decorating. Choosing the right color and style with confidence is easier if you have a basic understanding of today's carpet fashions and how they apply to your personal tastes and lifestyle. Mohawk offers the finest collections of carpet brands to meet a family's needs, preferences and decorating budget.

• Color
  Color is first on our minds when choosing a floor. Consider how you want the carpet to coordinate. Do you want the carpet to be the focal point or blend with your interior?
• Foot Traffic
  High Traffic areas, such as hallways and entryways require durable carpets made of resilient fibers engineered to resist wear abrasion, crushing and matting. Other areas, such as bedrooms and family rooms may have high traffic areas as well. Take a moment to inspect the carpet you are replacing to identify high traffic areas in your home.
• Performance
  The performance and quality of a carpet is directly related to the amount and quality of fiber that goes into the pile. The better the fiber and the denser it is packed, the better the carpet will perform. Thin, less dense carpet will lose its surface appearance faster. It is best to buy the highest quality carpet and cushion that you can afford.
• Carpet Fibers
  The most common fibers used in carpet today are nylon, olefin, polyester and natural fibers such as wool or sisal. The inherent characteristics found in each of these fibers helps determine their use and color offering. Premium, nylon soft fibers are extremely popular and offer superior soil-hiding characteristics, comfort, durability and brilliant color palettes.  A new fiber growing in popularity is SmartStrand.  Click here to learn about SmartStrand, a revolutionary new carpet fiber.
• Soil and Stain Resistance
  With soil-resistant treated carpets you no longer have to be afraid of choosing a lighter, more vibrant color to enhance your decor. Most residential carpets offer some type of stain resistance. Those who enjoy entertaining or who have children and pets should consider carpets with high levels of stain resistance.
• Carpet Construction
  Carpet construction varies from loops, cut piles to patterns which produce different degrees of texture, appearance and durability; each designed to meet diverse lifestyles of today's families.

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Source:  Mohawk Industries.  www.mohawkflooring.com