Fashion Floors Carpet One Floor & Home in Midland, TX, is your local flooring store. When homeowners seek carpet, they typically want something soft, stylish, and durable. We have easy-clean carpet options functional for active households. Visit our showroom and meet our local carpet experts who can help you choose the perfect carpet for your home or business. Be sure to ask about our professional carpet installations, custom area rugs, and carpet for your stairs.

What Type of Carpet Should I Use?

Carpet separates itself from other options with its unique style and versatility. There’s infinite colors, styles, and fibers to choose from. Our flooring professionals can narrow down the best carpet based on your needs and wants. If you have young children or pets, consider installing a water-resistant or waterproof carpet in your home.

What Is Carpet Made Of?

When you look for carpet, it’s essential to observe more simply color, texture, pattern, and style. You also need to consider what the carpet fiber is made of. There are synthetic and natural carpet fibers, and each offers different benefits.

• Nylon is the most robust fiber choice. It’s a synthetic product that’s incredibly wear and tear resistant. While it’s not inherently stain-fighting, nylon can be treated for this purpose.
• Polyester is an affordable alternative to nylon. While not as wear-resistant, you can find high-quality polyester carpets that are exceptionally tough. It’ stain-resistant when it comes to water-based stains but be careful with oil-based spills.
• Olefin is a highly fade-resistant fiber that holds its vibrant colors over time. It’s compatible with sun exposure, though prone to wear-and-tear. Olefin does best in low-traffic areas like sunrooms and offices.
• Triexta is a newer synthetic fiber related to polyester. It performs like nylon in terms of durability and wear-resistance. Triexta is becoming a popular choice thanks to its strength, stain-resistance, and affordability.
• Wool is the most common natural fiber. It’s considered hypoallergenic if properly cared for, and inherently fire-resistant and eco-friendly. With its curly structure, wool carpets are crush-resistant and won’t easily mat.

What Is Carpet Pile?

You can choose low pile carpet, high pile carpet, and medium pile carpet depending on the texture and style that you want.

• Low pile carpets are useful for high-traffic spaces because they won’t mat or snag over time.
• High pile carpets create a comfortable, relaxing feel underfoot.
• Medium pile carpets are a nice in-between.
• Cut pile carpets have the fibers sheared at the end.
• Loop pile carpet fibers are threaded through and reattached to the backing to create smooth arcs.
• Cut-loop carpets feature a combination of these styles to create dynamic, versatile patterns.

Gearing Up For Your Carpet Installation

Carpet is great in rooms where you like to relax and be comfortable. It’s best installed in rooms like dens, living rooms, and bedrooms. For active areas in your home like children’s playrooms or finished basements, we suggest a waterproof carpet. Most homeowners choose to install carpet in areas of their home where they spend time relaxing. Carpet is the perfect type of flooring on cold mornings when you first wake up, and for after a long day on your feet.

Experience Our Carpet Collection

We are your locally owned flooring retailer, which means you can come to us with anything flooring related. As a member of the Carpet One cooperative, we have access to top quality carpet brands at amazing values. Please stop by our showroom in Midland, TX to speak with one of our flooring experts soon. Or, browse our selection online today.

Carpet Care Caring for your carpet is easier than you think. A well cared for carpet can last for years, and you can always turn to us for carpet cleaning tips.   LEARN MORE