Carpet Footprints Vacuum Marks

As i explain in my book all about carpets everything you want to know a consumer guide cut pile carpets show footprints.

Carpet footprints vacuum marks.

No amount of vacuuming will stop it. The really thick and rich velvets are like a sandy beach in that they show every thing including the electrical cord draggings from vacuuming. Additionally frieze carpets are another low luster design resulting in less reflection. Saxonies are one of the next styles down the list from a velvet carpet s degree of foot printing.

The style of carpet that most commonly shows tracking is a straight saxony. Carpets with long fibers are best at hiding marks. Since the construction of this style of rug is all loops in continuous lines there is very little chance that it will show vacuum marks and footprints. They may be noticeable for a few minutes or a few days depending upon the texture and resiliency of the fiber.

Carpets with long twisted or curled pile are the most proficient at hiding marks caused by traffic or cleaning. Here in the states we call it a plush carpet although there are other names its called. Although plush feels ultra soft on your feet it does leave a footprint. Frieze carpeting styles are yet another way of reducing visible tracking marks.

The looseness in the pile and the high degree of fiber twist results in a great degree of light dispersion. Me i wasn t any good at those designs after installing. Plush carpet is made of cut pile fibers of equal height that readily show footprints vacuum marks and deep indents from. This style features cut carpet fibers all twisted in the same direction and presents a finish somewhat similar to velvet.

Yes it will show every foot print and vacuum hoover mark. I ve seen people who like vacuum patterns. They also show vacuum marks and traffic patterns. A strong durable carpet can add decor and beauty to any room but it may sometimes retain unsightly footprints and vacuum marks.

These are shading marks left by the brush and or wheels of the vacuum cleaner but keep in mind that automatic cleaners can be costly. To understand why a carpet will not show tracking marks including footprints let s first understand why some carpets do. The carpets are highly textured with loose and long fibers. As daris mentioned foot printing is kind of a sign of a thicker richer carpet.

This carpet is a type of textured saxony cut pile. Most deep pile and smooth pile carpets will show vacuum cleaner marks.