Crystal Carpet
Classique Carpet
Grass Carpet
August 8, 2007
July 23, 2007
Top Tips..
Caring For Your Carpet..
Maintenance
The key to good carpet maintenance is to avoid particles of loose dirt and dust from working their way into the carpet pile where they will act abrasively on the fibres and discolour the carpet.
• Vacuum your new carpet regularly at least two or three times a week.
• A large, strong doormat will reduce dirt from outside being spread around the house.
• Avoid where possible laying light coloured carpets next to external entrances.
• Loop pile carpets should be vacuumed with a cylinder cleaner using the suction head only.
• Cut pile carpets should be vacuumed with an upright cleaner with beater bar and brush.
Maintenance
The key to good carpet maintenance is to avoid particles of loose dirt and dust from working their way into the carpet pile where they will act abrasively on the fibres and discolour the carpet.
• Vacuum your new carpet regularly at least two or three times a week.
• A large, strong doormat will reduce dirt from outside being spread around the house.
• Avoid where possible laying light coloured carpets next to external entrances.
• Loop pile carpets should be vacuumed with a cylinder cleaner using the suction head only.
• Cut pile carpets should be vacuumed with an upright cleaner with beater bar and brush.
Top Tips..
Top tips for buying the right carpet..
Consider the area and AMOUNT OF WEAR it will receive, downstairs rooms and stairs will receive more wear and general soiling than upstairs. Be prepared to spend more of your budget on buying a durable, resilient carpet for these areas.
Get your room PROFESSIONALLY MEASURED and go to a good carpet retailer, who will help you to achieve the most cost effective way to carpet your house / apartment. By careful planning and use of the correct width of carpet he/she will enable you to minimise waste and save money.
Borrow SAMPLES of the carpets you like, look at the colour in daylight and the artificial light of the room to make sure it is what you want (please ensure the carprt samples are returned to the retailer).
Choose a good quality UNDERLAY, this will help prolong the life of your carpet.
Consider the area and AMOUNT OF WEAR it will receive, downstairs rooms and stairs will receive more wear and general soiling than upstairs. Be prepared to spend more of your budget on buying a durable, resilient carpet for these areas.
Get your room PROFESSIONALLY MEASURED and go to a good carpet retailer, who will help you to achieve the most cost effective way to carpet your house / apartment. By careful planning and use of the correct width of carpet he/she will enable you to minimise waste and save money.
Borrow SAMPLES of the carpets you like, look at the colour in daylight and the artificial light of the room to make sure it is what you want (please ensure the carprt samples are returned to the retailer).
Choose a good quality UNDERLAY, this will help prolong the life of your carpet.
Quick Facts..
Carpet Facts That is..
FIBER is related to
stain resistance and fade resistance.
CONSTRUCTION and STYLE affect
cleanability and wear resistance.
The price of a carpet
depends largely on its
fiber content,
pile weight,
and style.
Acrylic is more like wool
in appearance and feel than other synthetics.
It resists
moisture, mildew, and fading,
making it a good choice.
But acrylic
isn't very resilient
or abrasion-resistant,
so keep it out of high-traffic areas.
It's best for a formal living room
or a master bedroom.
In a level loop (Crystal & Classique),
yarn is looped over so both ends
are attached to the backing.
Short, densely spaced loops may not feel very soft,
but they provide a smooth surface
that wears well and is fairly easy to vacuum
because there aren't crevices for dirt to sink into.
It's good for stairs, family rooms,
and other high-traffic areas.
FIBER is related to
stain resistance and fade resistance.
CONSTRUCTION and STYLE affect
cleanability and wear resistance.
The price of a carpet
depends largely on its
fiber content,
pile weight,
and style.
Acrylic is more like wool
in appearance and feel than other synthetics.
It resists
moisture, mildew, and fading,
making it a good choice.
But acrylic
isn't very resilient
or abrasion-resistant,
so keep it out of high-traffic areas.
It's best for a formal living room
or a master bedroom.
In a level loop (Crystal & Classique),
yarn is looped over so both ends
are attached to the backing.
Short, densely spaced loops may not feel very soft,
but they provide a smooth surface
that wears well and is fairly easy to vacuum
because there aren't crevices for dirt to sink into.
It's good for stairs, family rooms,
and other high-traffic areas.
July 11, 2007
I bet you didn't know...
Carpets Rugs and Carpeting
The terms, carpets and rugs are used interchangeably and sometimes rugs are referred to as a Rug Carpet or a Carpet Rug. A smaller version of the carpet is usually referred to as a rug. Generally, any carpet below the length of 2 meters is referred to as a rug.
While the rug is loosely laid on a floor a carpet is normally affixed to the flooring. Rugs are also used for decorative purposes and may also be hung on walls. Due to their decorative design and colors, rugs may be used for table decor or bed and sofa coverings.
While a carpet is categorized on the basis of the material used to produce it, rugs are normally referred to from the area of their origin: Persian rugs, Indian rugs, Spanish rugs etc. They are also referred to from the specific area or town of their origin or the tribe that has created the rug.
Carpets when affixed or placed wall-to-wall is referred to as carpeting.
The terms, carpets and rugs are used interchangeably and sometimes rugs are referred to as a Rug Carpet or a Carpet Rug. A smaller version of the carpet is usually referred to as a rug. Generally, any carpet below the length of 2 meters is referred to as a rug.
While the rug is loosely laid on a floor a carpet is normally affixed to the flooring. Rugs are also used for decorative purposes and may also be hung on walls. Due to their decorative design and colors, rugs may be used for table decor or bed and sofa coverings.
While a carpet is categorized on the basis of the material used to produce it, rugs are normally referred to from the area of their origin: Persian rugs, Indian rugs, Spanish rugs etc. They are also referred to from the specific area or town of their origin or the tribe that has created the rug.
Carpets when affixed or placed wall-to-wall is referred to as carpeting.
Did you know?
That Carpets reduces noise...
Big screen TVs, speaker phones, computers and modern sound systems make our homes noisy places. Carpet helps absorb these sounds. Adding a cushion pad beneath your carpet reduces noise even further. Carpet also works as a sound barrier between floors by helping to block sound transmission to rooms below. And carpet on stairs helps mask the sound of constant foot traffic.
Big screen TVs, speaker phones, computers and modern sound systems make our homes noisy places. Carpet helps absorb these sounds. Adding a cushion pad beneath your carpet reduces noise even further. Carpet also works as a sound barrier between floors by helping to block sound transmission to rooms below. And carpet on stairs helps mask the sound of constant foot traffic.
Did you know?
That Carpets softens slips and falls...
Carpet is ideal for cushioning our footsteps, reducing slips and falls and minimizing injuries when falls do occur. Carpet provides safety protection for the whole family, but especially for toddlers and older individuals.
Carpet is ideal for cushioning our footsteps, reducing slips and falls and minimizing injuries when falls do occur. Carpet provides safety protection for the whole family, but especially for toddlers and older individuals.
June 25, 2007
June 22, 2007
Acrylic Carpet
China Carpet Manufacturing Corporation or CCMC is the only carpet manufacturer in the Philippines that can customize Wall to Wall carpets with out joinnings. Area/Sizes of the flooring comes in different sizes. CCMC boasts of manufacturing Made to Order carpets.With a wide array of carpets ranging from Acrylic to Crystal to Classique, we here at CCMC opens ingenious ways for beautifying your flooring and perhaps your interior as well. Combinations of yarn, made to order carpets, color variations will simply make your choice in home improvement satisfying and rewarding.
We assure each cutomer 100% satisfaction with our products (carpets) and services (installation)
Classique Carpet
China Carpet Mfg. Corp. presents the Classique Carpet...Our Classique series Carpet is a combination of Nylon and Polypropylene. Combination of the 2 fibers create this series' body of color.
Nylon continues to hold over half the carpet market. Nylon, a polyamide polymer, has excellent resilience (the ability of a fiber to “spring back” to its original configuration), abrasion resistance, mildew resistance, and very good color retention.
June 21, 2007
Crystal Carpet
China Carpet introduces the Crystal Carpet, made of 100% pure Polypropylene yarn. This fiber is very good at resisting certain stains. Polypropylene is a solution dyed fiber which means the color goes completely through the fiber and in most cases, this carpet can withstand harsh chemicals such as bleach.
Grass Carpet
The Non-Woven Artificial Grass Carpet is inspired by the look and feel of natural turf grass. Made from 100% nylon fibers using advanced needle punch carpet making technology. They are available in Green and Red colors, Grass Carpet Roll or Grass Carpet Tile (50 x 50 cm). For the creative, this can serve as an indoor/outdoor golf course, children's playground matting and other novelty purposes.
Functional Benefits of Carpets
Carpet provides more than just beauty and design choices. Carpet’s functional benefits offer many additional advantages not found in other flooring materials. Specifically, its functional benefits encompass:
- BEAUTY, Carpet provides a tremendous choice of colors, textures, and designs to suit every taste. Custom designed carpet for the home also is available at reasonable prices. Carpet has a way of framing the furnishings in a room, which makes them look more important and distinctive.
- ATMOSPHERE, The prestige and dignity that carpet lends to any business establishment or institution is widely recognized. Carpet dramatically enhances the feeling of quality in interior design - a major consideration in hotels and motels. Carpet also has the ability to provide a warm, cozy, comfortable environment for the home. Many commercial facilities, such as hospitals, select carpet to provide a more homelike environment. Studies have shown that this homelike environment can speed recovery and improve patient attitude.
- ACOUSTICAL, Testing has shown that carpet acts as both a superior floor covering and a versatile acoustical material. Carpet absorbs ten times more airborne noise than any other flooring material and as much as most other types of standard acoustical materials. It virtually eliminates floor impact noises at the source. Since no other acoustical material “doubles” as a floor covering, and since no other material is as effective in reducing floor impact noise, the concept of carpet’s dual role as an acoustical flooring can mean even more substantial savings and greater planning flexibility. In actuality, the cost of carpet should be compared to the costs of other flooring materials plus an equivalent acoustical treatment, to appreciate this aspect of its total value.
- COMFORT, Carpet reduces “floor fatigue.” It feels better underfoot than a hard, unyielding surface. This characteristic is important to sales people, teachers, nurses, waiters - all who spend many hours on the feet during the course of their work. Carpet heightens morale and increases productivity by helping reduce fatigue. Carpet also lends a psychological sense of warmth. Its color and texture relief the bareness of hard floor and reduce reflected glare, which might otherwise be annoying or distracting.
- SAFETY, The National Safety Council reports that falls cause most indoor injuries. Wet or polished hard surface floors are a major contributing factor. By contrast, carpet reduces the incidence of slips and falls in what might otherwise be high accident areas. It protects people who are in a hurry. Carpet’s ability to cushion falls and prevent serious injuries means savings in medical cost and man-hours to businessmen.
- REDUCED MAINTENANCE, Homeowners who have ever used hard surface flooring should be aware of the regular sweeping and wet mopping of hard floors required to reduce dust levels. Carpet offers an advantage in that compared to hard surface flooring, maintenance is less bothersome. Carpet generally only requires regular vacuuming and periodic carpet cleaning, while hard surfaces require a rigid schedule of mopping and sweeping, which seems never-ending. Additionally, carpet reduces the amount of soil spread to other areas of the home. If you have ever noticed the soles of your feet are blackened when walking across hardwood flooring or other hard surface flooring material, you can appreciate the difficulties in keeping a hard floor clean. Also, have you ever noticed how basketball players continually wipe the soles of their sneakers to remove slippery soil?
- THERMAL INSULATION, Physically, the pile construction of carpet is a highly efficient thermal insulator. Mechanical demonstrations have shown that over a cold concrete slab, carpet’s surface temperature is substantially higher than that of hard surface tile. Thus, carpet relieves coldness at foot and ankle levels. Additionally, it is conceivable that carpet may help sustain temperature levels in a home thus lowering heating and cooling bills. Because carpet insulates so well, it can extend the usable seating space in homes to the floor. Children can work or play on the in total safety and comfort.
Carpeting can reduce heat loss through the floor, especially if carpet is installed over a crawl space or concrete slab. Savings may be most noticeable in extreme climates an non-insulated floor Pile density and padding are the important factors to consider here. Thermal studies in elementary schools around the country have shown that carpet can provide an annual saving of $2,000 to $8,000 per year in energy savings alone. Based on carpet R-value in a home, carpet will pay for itself in nine years in energy savings.
For insulating value, wall-to-wall carpeting constructed with a deep, dense pile having a thick, densely air-pocketed urethane carpet padding serves you best. Carpet used in any sun-lighted area fades less if solution- dyed. Neutral colors show the least fading, but darker colors absorb more heat into the space. Type 6,6 nylon, polyester, and olefin provide more resistance to sunlight fading. Thermal tests to determine the thermal resistance or R-value of carpet alone and carpet with carpet padding combinations have shown R-values to range from 0.5 - 4.0. The R-value represents a resistance to heat flow; thus, the higher the R-value of a material, the better the insulation value of the material. The table below gives the typical R-values for some common materials, based upon equivalent one-inch-thick specimens.
Carpet is found to be a good insulator relative to concrete and plywood, which are common flooring materials. In a study conducted by the Georgia Institute of Technology and by Dynatech, Inc., there appeared to be a direct proportionality between total thickness of the test sample and the corresponding R-value for that sample. The test results indicated that the contribution of any component of the carpet, i.e., pile or carpet padding, to the total R-value is more dependent on the thickness of the component rather than the fiber and/or yarn type.
The study concluded that “in all cases, carpet was found to provide insulation value for any installation on a floor surface exposed to outside temperatures. In extreme climates, the dollar value of this insulation effect can be significant.”
Carpet color also may affect R-value. When a carpet color absorbs light, it turns the light into thermal energy (heat). The more light a color absorbs, the more thermal energy it produces. Black carpet absorbs all colors of light and therefore retains and reflects more heat than white carpet which reflects all colors. The colors of the spectrum appearing the darkest and most like black (violet, indigo, and forest green) will produce the most thermal energy. The other colors (red, orange, and yellow), will produce the least thermal energy because they appear lighter or more like white.1 Depending upon whether you are attempting to heat or cool and environment, carpet color may assist in lowering energy costs further.
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