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How to Pick Carpet Density

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From Quick Guide: Carpet Installation Basics

Summary: Learn all about carpet density with expert tips on how to pick carpets and rugs in this free home decor video clip.

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By Victor Feghali
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Mr. Victor Feghali has long been in the business of carpet sales for over 20 years. He is the President of Foothill Carpet Inc. located in Rancho Cucamonga California. Mr. Feghali most...read more

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"VICTOR FEGHALI: Hi. This is Victor for ExpertVillage.com, and we are here at Foothill Carpet to show you how to buy carpet for your home. The difference would be in the yarn and the fibers, whether it's polyester or nylon. Some wool carpets are still available. But there is a twist on a carpet, so the heavier the twist, the more durable the carpet is. The closer the stitching is like you'll see some carpets are closely woven. So under heavy traffic, these carpets will not mat down as quickly. So it depends on people's need. Are they looking to stay in the house for 20 years? Do they--are they planning to sell in two years? It'll be determined on what type of carpet or density, stitching, the yarn, the twist, all these different--make the carpet, actually. And different--the higher the density, the longer that carpet is going to last."

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