What kind of carpet does not show vacuum marks?

When it comes to choosing floor surfaces for a home, carpeting is a perennially popular selection. That is particularly true when it comes to areas of the home such as the living room and the bedrooms.

There is more than one reason why so many people like to have carpets fitted in those rooms. The first of them is the fact that carpeting makes the floors softer to walk on without shoes, which is something people will often do in their living room and bedroom. A second reason is the role carpets play in retaining heat within a room. They keep the warmth in and help to reduce energy costs.

Carpeting can also be prone to marks and other damage caused by appliances like vacuum cleaners though, so what type of carpet will be the best choice if you want to avoid that becoming a problem?

The best types of carpet for hiding vacuum marks

In actual fact there is no one single type of carpet that is best for this. There are several choices on the market that will allow you to enjoy the insulation and comfort of carpeting without any unsightly damage caused when you vacuum it. The one you pick is most likely to depend on what room in the home you are fitting it in.

Carpets manufactured with pile that is curled, twisted or long will be more effective at concealing vacuum marks or damage from other methods of maintenance. Beyond that, though, you have plenty of choice available to you, so read on to learn more about what the options are.

Frieze pile carpets

These are carpets made with a twisted pile, and the result is a surface with a curly and thick finish. The loose manufacturing method leads to a floor choice that is extremely soft and comfortable to walk on in bare or stocking feet, as well as for providing a layer of insulation that keeps warmth in and noise out.

They are also among the best choices for concealing marks from a vacuum cleaner, because of the lengthy fibres that twist in multiple different directions. A frieze pile carpet will make for an excellent choice for a bedroom in particular, although for a living room where more dirt will be picked up, it can be awkward to keep clean.

Twist pile carpets

If you want a carpet that will cover up any marks from a vacuum cleaner but is also ideal for high-traffic parts of the home such as the living room, consider a twist pile one. This type of carpet has the advantage of looking really good while also being very hard wearing and practical. That is because of the manufacturing process, which involves the yarn being twisted tightly before it is treated, using heat to make sure that the twist effect remains in place.

Not only do twist pile carpets cover up the inevitable marks created by regular vacuuming, but they are really easy to keep clean and provide a floor surface with texture that blends with single shades.

Shag pile carpets

Although available as a full-size carpeting choice, shag pile is more typically deployed for creating smaller rugs that lie on top of the main floor surface. These still have to be vacuumed though and shag pile is another type of carpet that will not show the marks from that very clearly. It has ultra-long fibre piles that work to conceal such damage and therefore is ideal for rugs in the living room, bedrooms or hallways of a home.

Berber loop-pile carpets

Another excellent carpeting choice if you want to make sure the effects of frequent vacuuming are not visible is a Berber loop-pile one. All Berber carpets are manufactured from either a synthetic fibre or wool and involve looped piles, all of which are exactly the same in length. Again, these are long enough to cover up the marks that can be created by vacuum cleaners and that makes them a smart and a popular choice for any rooms suitable for carpeting in a home.

Berber cut-pile carpets

Finally, the cut-pile carpets from Berber are worthy of consideration. These contain a mix of straight fibres and looped ones, and the final effect of them is softer underfoot than other types of Berber carpet. That makes them a useful choice for bedrooms in particular. They are just as efficient as the loop-pile ones in concealing marks from a vacuum cleaner because the fibres they feature are still a good length.

Carpets with shorter piles are the ones to avoid if you want to be able to conceal the slight damage that can be caused by vacuuming. Speak with experienced flooring specialists about this before buying if it is a concern for you.