Sometimes you may notice that your carpet looks slightly different after you’ve walked on it. This a trait called ‘shading’ which can happen to cut pile carpets. A cut pile carpet has fibres entwined into the right material, measured and cut into the correct length. As the years go by the fibres can compress which can cause marks. It is more usual in carpets with longer fibres, as they can get twisted. As someone walks on the carpet, the fibres push down, which causes the shade. As the carpet gets older, occasionally this can be permanent, which is why sometimes old carpets can look ‘stained’.
Although this is only cosmetic and can be quirky addition, sometimes people don’t like it, particularly if they try to vacuum the carpet constantly to try and avoid it. If this is the case, then it may be time to replace the carpet with one that has less chance of developing this condition.
Loop pile carpets have yarn which is looped. The fibres can still compress over the years but they aren’t as likely to change positions, therefore looking fresh for a lot longer. You could also try carpets with twist pile, as these fibres face different ways.
If you keep the colour as a lighter shade, then the condition won’t be as obvious. To be extra sure, you could have the ‘salt and pepper’ look which is textured, therefore hiding any compressions. Whatever carpet you have, it will keep your home looking warm and cosy, call us today for all your carpet requirements in Bournemouth and Poole.