Glossary of Carpet Terms and Phrases

No guide to carpets would be complete without definitions for all the terms and phrases associated with the many different carpet styles and materials, along with their methods of fitting.

In this section, you'll find a comprehensive guide to all the terminology you may come across whilst choosing, buying and fitting carpets, from terms such as "Acrylic" to phrases like "Yarn Ply", along with everything in between.

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