Carpet Pile Height Guide

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Carpet pile height guide.

Pile refers to the height of the fiber and is also referred to as face or nap. Choose your carpet height longer fibers can feel looser yet comfortable. What is the carpet tuft twist rating. In general the longer the pile gets the softer the rug feels.

While you can find pile height higher than inch on occasion they are usually labeled with a plush pile height. It s almost all made out of the same or similar. The pile height measurement is not usually shown on the carpet sample however all you need is a tape measure to determine a close guess. It s the carpet material itself.

If you can t find it you can measure it yourself base of the carpet to the top of the carpet fiber. Divided by carpet pile height equals density measured in ounces per cubic yard the pile height is the length of the carpet fibers from their end tips to the point where they reach the carpet backing. Understanding the pros and cons of different types of carpet pile and different pile heights helps you choose the best fit. Carpet pile height represents the length of the visible pieces of yarn on the rug.

Carpet pile height can range from low to high including plush carpet that s extra high. Low pile rugs are more tightly woven and dense which causes them to look and feel flat and coarse. Single fibers are spun together to create two three or four ply yarn which is then attached to a woven backing. You should be able to find the pile height in the carpet information.

As you re looking for your perfect carpet it s important to understand the following carpet terms. Captain s left out the backing. If you want your carpet to last longer i recommend a carpet pile height of less the 3 4. In 95 of cases carpet backing doesn t matter.

In the above formula pile height should be represented as a fraction of an inch reflected in decimal format. The length of a carpet s individual fibers determines whether it has a tall pile like shag carpet or a short and flat pile. On stairs i recommend a carpet pile height of 1 2 or less and a carpet padding thickness of 7 16 or less and a pile density rating of at least 8 pounds. On stairs i recommend a carpet pile height of 1 2 or less and a carpet padding thickness of 7 16 or less and a pile density rating of at least 8 pounds.

I generally recommend a pile height of less than 3 4 to help reduce the chance of matting and crushing of the pile.