Plush A cut pile carpet in which the individual carpet fibers appear to be cut the same length. The carpet offers a smooth, luxurious surface. A tool used to install residential carpet that prevents wrinkles and ripples. The ability of carpet pile or cushion to recover its original appearance and thickness after continued use. The carpet fiber loops are cut and twisted to create a relatively dense, consistent look.
Saxony carpet presents a smooth, luxurious surface and is generally for formal settings.
Seams The line formed by joining two pieces of carpet. The pieces can be sewn together, or fastened with various seaming tapes or other adhesives. Shading A change in the appearance of a carpet due to distortions in the orientation of fibers, tufts or loops that make up the carpet pile. This is not an actual change in the color of the carpet, but a difference in light reflection. Sisal A type of woven floor covering originally made of vegetable fibers such as grass and jute.