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What are the Different Types of Commercial Carpet?

Malcolm Tatum
Malcolm Tatum
Malcolm Tatum
Malcolm Tatum

Commercial flooring and carpeting are usually formulated to provide all the color and texture of any carpeting options used in the home, while still providing superior resistance to wear and tear. As with options with carpeting for the home, commercial carpet also offers a range of types that will fit well in all types of public buildings and workplaces. Here are some examples of the different types of commercial carpeting that are currently available.

Low density loop piles are easily one of the best options for commercial carpet in high traffic areas such as lobbies, classrooms, and various types of health care facilities. A low density loop pile does not have the plush qualities of other carpeting options, but the short pile resists crushing and matting better than just about any other option. The pile is also practical, in that it provides a relatively smooth surface that makes it much easier to handle rolling traffic, such as wheel chairs in hospitals, or supply carts in offices.

Commercial carpet may require occasional steam cleaning.
Commercial carpet may require occasional steam cleaning.

Tufted carpeting is another popular type of commercial carpet. Carpeting of this type is composed of multiple rows of pile yarn that is used to create the tufts. A tufted carpet is stitched rather than woven, with a backing added to help stabilize the tufts for long-term use of the carpeting. While having a pile that is slightly higher than low density loop designs, tuft carpets also hold up well to a lot of traffic and are especially good options for offices.

Commercial carpeting provides all the texture and color of home carpeting in addition to superior resistance to wear and tear.
Commercial carpeting provides all the texture and color of home carpeting in addition to superior resistance to wear and tear.

Woven carpeting can also be durable and stand up to a lot of wear and tear. With woven designs, the pile is still relatively short, but somewhat more plush than other commercial carpet options, especially in terms of the amount of cushioning the carpeting provides. Loomed carpeting of this type can easily last for ten years or more under a great deal of traffic. As with tufted carpeting, woven carpets are a good option for offices, conference rooms, and hotel rooms.

Commercial carpets are designed to withstand the pressure of high foot traffic.
Commercial carpets are designed to withstand the pressure of high foot traffic.

Commercial carpet of all types usually makes use of sturdy synthetic fibers that resist staining, tend to not crush with frequent foot traffic, and repel dirt. These qualities make it very simple to maintain the carpeting with nothing more than routine vacuuming and an occasional steam cleaning. Synthetic carpets may use one or more different fibers that are also color fast, making it much more difficult for the carpets to fade even when constantly exposed to direct sunlight.

Woven carpets are common in hotel rooms.
Woven carpets are common in hotel rooms.

As with home carpeting, commercial carpet is available in solid lengths or as carpet squares. One of the main advantages of using the squares is the ease of installation. Many people find the adhesive-backed squares can be put into place rapidly and require much less effort then the installation of wall to wall carpeting. In addition, it is possible to easily replace one or two carpet squares that have become damaged, rather than having to remove an entire carpet when one small area is stained or otherwise ruined.

Malcolm Tatum
Malcolm Tatum

After many years in the teleconferencing industry, Michael decided to embrace his passion for trivia, research, and writing by becoming a full-time freelance writer. Since then, he has contributed articles to a variety of print and online publications, including AboutMechanics, and his work has also appeared in poetry collections, devotional anthologies, and several newspapers. Malcolm’s other interests include collecting vinyl records, minor league baseball, and cycling.

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Malcolm Tatum
Malcolm Tatum

After many years in the teleconferencing industry, Michael decided to embrace his passion for trivia, research, and writing by becoming a full-time freelance writer. Since then, he has contributed articles to a variety of print and online publications, including AboutMechanics, and his work has also appeared in poetry collections, devotional anthologies, and several newspapers. Malcolm’s other interests include collecting vinyl records, minor league baseball, and cycling.

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    • Commercial carpet may require occasional steam cleaning.
      By: Ernest Prim
      Commercial carpet may require occasional steam cleaning.
    • Commercial carpeting provides all the texture and color of home carpeting in addition to superior resistance to wear and tear.
      By: Africa Studio
      Commercial carpeting provides all the texture and color of home carpeting in addition to superior resistance to wear and tear.
    • Commercial carpets are designed to withstand the pressure of high foot traffic.
      By: maigi
      Commercial carpets are designed to withstand the pressure of high foot traffic.
    • Woven carpets are common in hotel rooms.
      By: chungking
      Woven carpets are common in hotel rooms.
    • Cut-pile carpet is one of the most durable types of carpet.
      By: Jodie Johnson
      Cut-pile carpet is one of the most durable types of carpet.