Significance of the Red Carpet

The tufted carpeting isn't something new. It started in the early 19th century in Dalton, Ga. The tufted carpet process didn't become merchandised until 1930s. At first, this technique used natural products and material, but later on synthetic fibers were introduced to the public in the mid-1950s. Until the beginning of the 21 century the tufted carpet has remained popular and nowadays we don't know much about it. So here in the following material, I will try to cover everything I can about this great carpet method.

It is a long-wearing form of carpet, which is also resilient. This technique was automatized long ago and nowadays it is manufactured by industrial machines and it is one of the most popular method for making carpets. The term "tufting" exactly means the technique of clustering yarn carpet fibers. All these fibers are drawn afterwards through backing material to form tufts. They are secured by bonding adhesive. Anyway, the backing material makes the carpets, it can come from organic or synthetic source. The tufted carpeting technique also have different forms, such as velvet, twist pile and loop.

These type of carpets are often produced with the help of various chemicals, which are very helpful in the fight with stains. They also decrease the chance of ruining the carpet's colour. However, such chemical treatment can result in allergies and other health issues in some people. So make sure to consider these effects prior to buying this type of carpet. The whole idea behind treating the carpet with chemicals is, first of all, to increase its resistance to dirt, wear and tear. It is also make the rug looks attractive and new. A homeowner won't change this rug for several years minimum, so tufted carpets are usually used in houses, apartments or offices. Some of these carpets are also suitable for outdoor uses.

The tufting machine is the main producing technology for these carpets. But how it actually works? Let's go deep into its structure. The machine has mounted needles, which force the tufted fibers and make them break through the foundation material. A single machine can be adjusted to various settings, such as different height and fullness. It has to be set before the process begins. Anyway, some advanced machines that allow different decorative patterns on the carpet.

Turfed carpets are relatively inexpensive. Their production is high and supply is very good, which makes the prices drop significantly. This is a great choice for homeowners, especially if they are going to place the carpet in an area with high traffic. This carpet is perfect for low budget investments. You can find it in hardware stores, where it is sold by the yard. However, there are also tufted carpets, which are sold in stores for carpets and are suitable for living room decoration.