Debbie, I like Berber carpets where they apply, but I also like the "softness" of the traditional carpets when I use them with laying on them and with pets. GREAT GREAT description.
Debbie, great advice for those needing a durable carpet, and will share this post with a current client!
Debbie~ I've always appreciated the look of berber carpets and even more so, their durability. I didn't know much about the different types or the costs. Thanks for the lesson, as always. I'm going to bookmark for future re-blogging!
Debbie- I did not know there was a difference in the berber carpets. I remember so many years ago that when you talked about carpet I'd always here the word "berber" thrown around.
Sharon - Yes, there is a lot of confusion, and I can tell that by the q's my customers ask.
Gary - Thank you so much. I really appreciate that. Oh and yes, berbers work in some places, but for bedrooms, I generally prefer soft carpet (or soft area rugs).
Joan - Excellent. I'm so glad to hear that.
Donna - You are welcome and thank you ahead of time.
Kathy - Yes, so true and so many are vondused about it, so I thought it might help if I did a post on it.
Very informative Debbie. I have 2 rooms in my house with berber carpets . . . they look great!
Hi Debbie - This is an excellent profile of berber carpet for those who are confused about it. I know that I have heard people say that their carpet is "true" berber as opposed to what is sold at Lowes, but it looks exactly the same and is made from synthetic yarn, so they should read your post.
Debbie -- I think this is a very informative post. I like the more traditional type of carpet.. especially because it is difficult to clearn and often shows stains more easily.
Debbie ~ In my last house I had 100% wool berber carpeting from Australia installed ... very nice quality, but the installer said it was a %#(&% to install LOL!! It's very long-wearing and soft underfoot ... but sturdy as can be.
Donald - thank you, and I'm so glad to hear that.
Kevin - Excellent!
Susan - Thank you and LOL. Classic. There really is a lot of confusion out thee.
Debbie - Thank you. It depends where you live. They are very in style in NY and northeast. A lot of that is because we have a lot of basements.
Joan - Thanks so much. I really appreciate it.
Joy - LOL, that may be. But, they are vey stylish here in NY/northeast. And, friezes are very dated here and very out of style. I don't know why Atlanta keeps coming out w/ more of them. They are basically shag reincarnated. They do not do well here at all. For solids, textured carpet is the preferred type by far.
Maureen - Nice! Oh, and yes wool can be very challenging to install. Not only for the reasons given above but also because wool is more challenging to seam and needs to be done diffeently. And, yes, there is no substitute for wool. it's incredble.
This is so helpful Debbie. I am trying to look at carpet now for my home and I need something to hide dirt (3 large dogs), easy to clean, and still elegant. I am looking at 'loop de loop' or something. Is that the name? LOL
Debbie- Don't know anyone around these parts who doesn't like a berber. Have to be careful, though, with the pets. Their nails can get caught in the loopier versions. I have one in my lower family room and just love it. Appreciate the history and explanation.
Debbie, I like the Level 5 or 6 Berber carpets, but the lower ones are not very attractive to me. I would rather have builder grade plush, IMO.
Sharon
I had always heard that berber carpet cost more but lasted longer. Who knew there were different price levals. Thanks for the berber carpet class tonight! :)
Debbie:
What a great tutorial on berber carpets. I had no idea about the different types of berbers. I knew that they lasted a long time and were more costly. Now I know why.
Debbie - I suddenly feel so much more knowledgeable about berber carpets. ; )
Debbie,
This is great information. We have had berbers throughout the years. One of our houses in WA had a wool berber. You could always smell the wool when we had them cleaned. You're so right about the seams. They are hard to hide!
Have a great Sunday!
Shar - Excellent. Glad to hear that. I think you are referring to loop cut loop. Check out this post on Patterned tone-on-tone carpet and this board on Pinterest.
Barbara - Thanks. yes, the looser loops can cause problems with some pets. Tighter loops are better for pets.
Sharon - It's interesting because customers seem to be all over the board on which berbers they like. Some like a certain style and hate the others and other customers are vice versa. Everything depends on the room, too. I prefer cut or tone on tone for bedrooms, but that is just my opinion.
Joni - Yes, some last much longer and others don't. Just like cut carpets, it depends on the quality of the fiber.
Mikayia - Thx
Evelyn - Thank you so much for your kind words. Yes, they do vary in quality and some can be very long lasting.
Kristine - thank you so much. I will check that out.
Christine - Excellent. I'm so glad to hear that.
DeeDee - Thank you, and yes, they really are.
Deb, i was thinking this is a great guest post as soon as i started to read it...congrats on the feature! Love the berber
I like the Berber made with man made fibers. NO INTRINSIC ABSORPTIVE VALUE!!!
That is HUGE!!
Nothing will ruin a carpet worse than spills. With a good nylon Berber, all it takes is to flood the area, sop it up and you'd never know there was a spill.
Wool or other natural fibers are very stain prone.
Ginny - Thank you. You are so sweet.
Lenn - Yes, the lower absorption helps. Wool, though, is usually naturally stain resisant and crush resistant. That is one of the many benefits of wool. Stain protection can also play a large role, especially on the synthetic carpets and one of the biggest issues (ironically) is that sometimes the steam cleaning extracts the stain protection making it more stain prone, so it's important to reapply it afterwards. It kind works/uses similar technology to hair dye.
I came in to your post. .posted this comment and I'm leaving a little smarter.
Thank you for the lesson. .your expertise is apparent in your chosen field.
Valerie - Yes, they can be because the loops hold up better vs. the cut carpet. If you have a cut carpet for a runner, it should be very compact and high quality.
The Christiansen Team - Oh good, I'm so glad to hear that.
Fernando - Thank you. You are so sweet. I really appreciate that!
I like berber. I see it a lot. We have it in our family room without an incident like a run or tear. It is pretty good stuff!
Funny you put this post up today, we are actually looking at redoing our family room and my wife was asking what the best carpet for the best look would be. I like the explanation and maybe this will help our decision. Thanks
Jay - Excellent. I'm so glad to hear it.
Scott - Oh good, I'm so glad this is so timely for you.
I like the higher end carpets in this fashion but the lower end is not for me
That's it! Loop cut loop. ahahahahh... Thanks for those great links. They were helpful. That is exactly what I have been looking at. I love the tone on tone patterns even in fabrics. Thanks!
Harry - For sure I prefer the higher end carpets. But, sometimes for basements, these types of carpets are ideal.
Shar - Oh excellent. Yes, I love the tone on tones, too. Glad the links were helpful.
Hi Debbie, I was familiar with traditional berber, but did not know about the new ones. I do remember sometimes getting a heel caught. Great update!
Thanks for the tutorial - love the berber that looks like sisal without the cost.
David - Thanks. yes, that is one of my favorites too. And, it's much softer on your feet vs. sisal.
Taft Street Realty - Thx so much! Yes, a bit more complicated than most realize.
Debbie, thanks for this educational tutorial on berber carpet. Many people are unclear about the properties of berber products.