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Carpets are a great way to keep your home insulated and warm. They offer some amazing benefits that give you a comfy and cosy feel while you step out onto the floor. Read our article to learn more about them.
The spring is arriving in Australia but it’s still cold outside and no one wants to step out of bed onto a cold floor. It’s a bone-chilling feeling. So, what is the best way to keep your home warm? The answer is simple – place warm and cosy carpets inside your home.
You may want to invest in a fluffy carpet, like Godfrey Hirst Carpet, so that you can nestle those frozen feet into the soft fabric on a cold day.
Some studies have revealed that up to 10% of the heat that is lost by hardwood flooring could be retained by using carpets or rugs. Both carpets and area rugs act as a winter coat for your flooring and stop your feet from coming into contact with the cold surface. Generally, a thicker and cosier carpet better insulates the room, saving your feet from the cold and stops the surface from losing heat at a rapid rate. For more cold spaces of your home, you can consider layering area rugs over Feltex carpets.
When you are choosing a carpet or area rug to keep your home warm, there are a few things you need to take into consideration. Have a look at them:
Also known as stitch count, needle count impacts the insulation of the carpet that you choose. It refers to loops or threads of yarn used in the carpet. The higher the stitch count, the warmer the carpet will be. However, a thick carpet with a low stitch count might not be as warm as a thinner carpet with a high stitch count. Therefore, opt for the one that is thick and has a high stitch count to really keep your room warmer.
The material of the carpet also affects its competence to provide insulation against the cold. Wool is among the best insulators and is also soft and cosy. Other common options are cotton, acrylic and nylon that provide good insulation but are not as good as wool.
When you are looking for a warmer carpet, consider checking its R-factor. Resistance Transfer Factor or R-factor defines how good the product is at resisting heat from leaving it. It typically lies between R-0.2 and R-2.
Ask professionals for help
To determine the right carpet and area rug for your home, consider seeking help from the professionals at Western Distributors. Work with our carpet experts and get access to a wide range of different carpet styles, colours and brands.
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