Foot Prints In New Carpet

One of the most frequent requests we come across from homeowners interested in new carpets is for carpets that won t show footprints or vacuuming marks for all the world to see.

Foot prints in new carpet.

You may be able to reduce the vacuum marks by adjusting the vacuum. If the carpet is showing footprints there is nothing you can do to keep the footprints from showing. No amount of vacuuming will stop it. People have been known to get so upset by their carpet s showing footprints and vacuum marks that they have ripped up new carpet thrown it out and replaced it with another texture that doesn t show marks.

This is expected on any type of carpet in high traffic areas such as doorways around furniture under desks etc. Buyers remorse is not covered by the warranty. But the footprints crushing and traffic lanes are part of the carpet s characteristics. You can put more spring in your step with the right carpet.

It is more noticeable in plain cut pile carpets as there is a definate difference between the top and side of the yarn tuft. Textured saxonys are sometimes called trackless carpets because they show less shading. Here s how to choose styles that hide them. It is just the pile flattening or the pile being repositioned.

A strong durable carpet can add decor and beauty to any room but it may sometimes retain unsightly footprints and vacuum marks. A skilled carpet cleaner would be able to restore the color. Regardless of which style of carpet you choose lighter colors will not show footprints or track marks as much as darker or even mid tone colors will. Carpets with long twisted or curled pile are the most proficient at hiding marks caused by traffic or cleaning.

Unfortunately the carpet was oversold. Footprints and mating are usually caused by soft carpeting but that is not the only thing to consider when purchasing durable carpet. Additionally a trend that is gaining in popularity in recent years is the blending of two tones in a cut pile carpet so that the carpet naturally has some lighter and some darker fibers. Here in the states we call it a plush carpet although there are other names its called.

The quickest way to get rid of vacuum marks and footprints is by raking the carpet though you will have new marks as soon as someone walks on the carpet. Footprints are lovely at the beach not so much on carpets.