You can normally find needlefelt carpet in the contract market such as in hotels or other places where there is always going to be a lot of traffic. Flatweave The flatweave carpet is created by interlocking warp and weft threads. The types of oriental flatwoven carpet include soumak, plain weave, and tapestry weave. Several years later, after a great deal of development, nylon became the first synthetic fiber to be used in the entire carpeting industry. The first 3 generations of fiber experienced many problems with the worst being staining. The 4th generation fiber of nylon had a mill applied coating that solved a majority of the staining problems. If you have pets around the house or little kids, dark colors may be your best bet. There are many different varieties of dark colors, which is great for those interested in style. Dark colors are ideal for stains or pets, as they don't show soiled areas near as much as light colored carpets. If you end up selecting light colors around pets or little kids, you'll find yourself having to work twice as hard to make stains less noticeable. Installing your cheap carpet The only things you'll actually need when you install carpet samples or squares in a room is a carpet knife and a staple gun. The 5/8" staples seem to work the best for squares and samples. All you need to do is put the carpet peice in place and staple in two or three staples along each side. The following are points that you'll want to consider when you evaluate the durability of the carpet: 1. 75% twist 2. 15% fiber type 3. 10% density Twist The twist type of carpet has a spiral shape. It is used via heat method that twists the yarn into its permanent shape. The fibers can have up to seven twists per yarn, as the more twists you have the better. You should always use entrance mats outside of your doors and make sure that anyone who enters your home use the mats to help get debris and dirt off of their shoes before they enter. You can also take off your shoes and request that guests do the same, prior to entering your home. Around 80% of the soils that enter a building or home are dry.