Carpets are decorative elements that many of us use to give a touch of personality and comfort to any room in our home, whether in the bedroom, decorate a living room or bathroom, for example.

When we begin to get to know the world of rugs, we think that they are all very similar, but nothing is further from the truth, since we can find a multitude of different materials, shapes and manufacturing techniques depending on the use we are going to give them or our personal taste.

In this post we are going to learn about different types of rugs that we can find on the market.

The rugs are chosen according to the taste of the buyer, since it is a stamp of personality that is added to the home, in addition to making the room a more welcoming place.

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Although it is also known as carpet, carpet is a type of carpet that usually covers the entire surface of the room. It offers a different touch to the room as well as a cozy and warm atmosphere due to the thermal and acoustic insulation.

Normally they cover any room in the house, as well as an office or the room that we want. There is a certain risk of moisture appearing on the carpet, so they are not recommended in the kitchen or bathroom. On the other hand, installation is simple.

Folder type rugs

The function of this type of carpet is to cover the atmosphere of the place. They are placed in a simple way and are usually placed to add color to the room.

Folder-type rugs are usually associated with more classic designs, so that, instead of highlighting the rug itself, it helps to enhance the rest of the furniture by combining colors and shapes.

In the rooms it also meets the objective of avoiding direct contact with the floor, providing elegance and a distinctive decoration.

Types of carpet according to their composition

The materials in which we can find them are diverse, as well as the textures, colors and designs, depending on the personal touch that we want to give to the room.

Next, we will find the types of carpets according to the type of fiber.

There are countless types of fiber, whether they are wool, vinyl, nylon, polypropylene, polyester, acrylic, recycled rubber or vegetable fibers, below we will see the ones that are most often used in homes.

wool rugs

This type of rug is usually delicate, although, as always, it can vary depending on the quality of the wool. They present an unbeatable softness, so they will be perfect companions for rooms or stays where people usually walk barefoot due to the comfort and warmth they provide.

Being a material with which we must be somewhat careful, it is not advisable to place pure wool rugs in very busy areas such as the hall of our house. For this there are other types of rugs that mix wool with nylon, for example.

You should also know that, being a natural fiber, it is a material that can be vulnerable to insects, so we must be careful with the rug.

Polypropylene and polyester rugs

These materials provide a very high resistance. These types of rugs are usually recommended for rooms where there is a concurrence of footsteps, in addition to being able to be exposed to the sun or humidity without any problems.

Polypropylene is dyed in color after being woven, so that any type of rug can be made without any problem.

The maintenance of this type of rugs is simple, so they are kept looking good in a very comfortable way.

Polyester is similar to polypropylene, but with less resistance, although, on the other hand, it can repel fungi and insects and humidity, among many other adversities.

Vegetable fiber rugs.

These types of rugs have a natural look. They are woven in an intertwined way, giving rise to a resistant and warm loom.

On the contrary, they require more effort to clean them, in addition to having a high cost of materials.

They are usually presented in natural colors or dyed with special dyes, in addition to having a fabric or body border, to prevent the ends from fraying.

Depending on the texture and size of the yarn, we can also find different rugs, such as smooth loop rugs, structured loop rugs, cut-pile rugs or combined rugs.

The decision to choose a type of rug by texture or thread will depend exclusively on the consumer, since choosing one or the other only implies easier cleaning and resistance to stepping on for short-pile or loop rugs, and greater softness and warmth for rugs. of larger fur.