Is Berber Carpet Right for Your Home?
What Is Berber Carpet?
It’s inspired by the weaving style of the Berber people of North Africa.
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Today, Berber carpet can be flecked, multi-colored, or solid-colored.
Berber is made from olefin, nylon, polyester, triexta, or wool and wool blends.
Berber has become increasingly popular because it is considered less expensive than other residential carpet styles.
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Berbers are, however, less expensive to manufacture compared to their cut-pile counterparts.
Berbers made from nylon fibers may last longer than Berbers made from other fibers.
If you deep clean your Berber carpet once or twice a year, you could also extend its lifespan.
Do not use the beater bar when vacuuming Berber carpets.
If you have a pet, it’s highly improbable its claws will become snagged in a loop.
However, cats may find the texture of a Berber appealing for sharpening their claws.
Berber can be used onstairsand around railing posts.
Just be sure to choose the appropriate quality of carpet for the amount of traffic it will receive.
Berber carpet has a unique tight weave, it hides stains well, and it’s affordable.
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How Much Does It Cost To Install Or Replace a Carpet?HomeAdvisor.
