See decimal to inches fraction conversion table above formula.
Carpet specifications by manufacturer.
Mohawk is a leading carpet manufacturer.
Face weight x 36 pile height pile density.
Carpet rule 1.
Face weight is usually a number between 1 and 100.
There are two types of carpet specifications.
You can also call the carpet manufacturer yourself as long as you have all the key information about the carpet in question.
Since the rating is created by the same company selling the carpet it s in your best interest to not put too much stock in it.
The problem with the rating is the manufacturer can give a bias toward anything they want to sell.
Find the perfect home carpet.
Check with your local retailer to get a full estimate for your flooring project.
Pile height is a fraction turned into a decimal like 75 for 3 4.
Three 3 ways carpet dealers can easily obtain carpet specifications for you.
Construction specifications tell the manufacturer in very precise terms how the carpet is to be made look size weight and manufacturing of raw materials and processes without directly stipulating performance needs or end use requirements.
Carpeting in thousands of styles colors textures.
It s determined by the carpet manufacturer and it s usually a 1 5 rating system.