RUG
A carpet or rug is a textile floor covering that typically consists of an upper layer of pile attached to a backing. In Europe, the pile was traditionally made of wool, but since the 20th century, synthetic fibres such as polypropylene, nylon, and polyester have been used as less expensive alternatives. The pile often consists of twisted tufts that are heat-treated to maintain their structure.
The terms carpet and rug are often used interchangeably, although rugs are generally smaller and loose-laid. Since the 19th century, there has been a trend toward the production of fitted carpets, including wall-to-wall carpeting that is fixed in place.
Carpet flooring provides cushioning for sitting and kneeling. Carpets also provide better sound and heat insulation than tile or stone flooring. They are versatile and are often decorated with patterns and motifs. Due to technological developments, inexpensive mass-produced synthetic carpets are widely available, alongside more costly hand-knotted wool rugs.
Carpets can be produced through various methods, including weaving, needle felting, hand-knotting (as seen in oriental rugs), tufting (where pile is inserted into a backing material), flat weaving, hooking (by pulling wool or cotton through the meshes of a sturdy fabric), and embroidery.
Carpets are commonly manufactured in widths of 12 or 15 feet (3.7 or 4.6 m) in the United States and 4 or 5 m (13 or 16 ft) in Europe. To create wall-to-wall carpeting, different widths of carpet are either seamed together using seam tape or sewn together. The carpet is then fastened to the floor over a cushioned underlay (pad) using nails, tack strips (known in the UK as gripper rods), adhesives, or occasionally decorative metal stair rods.
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