The most conventional styles of carpet are called cut pile carpet. To create this style of carpet small loops of yarn are cut. The length of these cut pieces of yarn is referred to as the pile height and each style has its own characteristics and performance capabilities. You should carefully consider all of each style’s features, qualities and conditions in making your buying decision. Click mouse on images to view entire room example.

A smooth cut pile with yarn twists closely packed together presenting a luxurious surface finish. These styles will show footprints and shading as part of their styling effect. Many prefer them for formal settings. (Also called plushes, pencil points, velvets) Click on swatch for a room view.

A level cut pile with crimped yarns for an uneven surface that helps hide footprints and traffic patterns. This carpet is great for relaxed, informal settings. (Also called textured saxony, textured plush) Click on swatch for a room view.

A cut pile carpet consisting of a yarn system that is formed by twisting two or more piled yarns creating texture and dimension. This versatile style looks good in any room but may not be appropriate for high-traffic areas. (Also sometimes includes a thin fiber mixed with the fat one and is called a cable mix) Click on swatch for a room view.

A cut pile carpet made of tightly twisted, heat set yarn giving an overall nubby or curling appearance. Helps mask footprints and has excellent wearability in high-traffic areas (Also called twists, footprint fighters, shags). Click on swatch for a room view.

Can be any type of cut pile carpet with flecks of another color. Click on swatch for a room view.