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• Carpeting is an indoor or outdoor floor covering made from natural or synthetic fibers.

• Fast Facts

  1. Existed in some form since 2000 B.C.
  2. Made from: Wool, nylon, polyester, polypropylene, acrylic
  3. Can have natural or synthetic fibers
  4. Attached to the floor over a pad with nails or glue
  5. Differs from rugs and mats in that it is fixed to the ground
  6. Wall to wall carpeting: Carpeting that covers the entire floor of a room
  7. Berber carpet: Durable, large loops of fiber like olefin
  8. Carpet tiles: DIY squares of carpet affixed with adhesive
  9. Carpet waste accounts for 2% of solid waste in the U.S.

• Carpeting Buying Guide

  When choosing carpeting for one's home or office, decisions must be made regarding the type of fiber of the carpet, the pile, or the height of that fiber, the density of fibers per square inch, and texture of the fibers, which will affect how the carpet looks and feels. Color and price are also important factors. How much foot traffic the carpet will receive is a key determinate of what type of carpet to choose.

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