Carpet & Padding
Cozy Carpet Floors
In Minneapolis & St. Paul
Carpet is one of the most popular flooring solutions of all time, unmatched by any type of hard-surface flooring. There is no easier way to add comfort to a bedroom, office, living space, or basement. And with an endless selection of textures and colors to choose from, we guarantee you’ll find the perfect carpet for your unique tastes and budget needs!
All About Carpet
As you shop for carpets in St. Paul, there are many factors to consider.
Carpet Types
As you decide what carpet is best in your room, you must choose which pile height is best.
- Cut Pile
Cut Pile is a special type of strand that features a sheared strand. This is the part at the end of the strand where the fiber’s ends are exposed. It’s the most popular type of carpet and comes in a variety of lengths and thicknesses. When selecting a cut pile, be sure to look at the twist, the part where several strands are twisted together to form the final strand. Usually the tighter and heavier the twist, the more resilient and durable the face of matting and crushing will be including texture. Frieze is a style of cut pile that gives the carpet a luxurious feel along with a style that’s less formal. - Loop Pile
Loop Pile, in contrast, refers to carpet that’s created in a more continuous strand. The loop pile can be found used in a similar pattern or contain a textured finish made using loops of various heights. This gives the construction the ability to have a pattern added or texture to the carpet. The random or sequenced loop design creates textures or patterns throughout the flooring and gives the carpet itself extra durability. Tighter, more heavily twisted loops are used for optimal resistance to crushing. While the looped pile created multiple options for appearance and durability, they are also more prone to pulled loops which can lead to runs in the carpet. - Cut & Loop Pile
There is also a combination called a Cut & Loop Pile, which provides sculptured effects such as squares or swirls in the carpet surface that when combined produce additional patterns. While these three distinct types vary in appearance and comfort, they often come down to the owner’s preference for style. - Carpet Tile
If you’re in need of carpet specifically for a commercial building or renovation project, you may also want to consider browsing the carpet tile in our St. Paul showrooms. Carpet tile is easy to install & easy to repair if necessary. It can also be a great fit for certain residential areas, especially basements.
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Why Shop at Hamernick’s?
We are the local, full-service flooring solution for a wide range of Twin Cities customers, from homeowners looking to carpet a single bedroom to commercial property managers with multi-million-dollar projects—and everyone in between. When you choose Hamernick’s, you can always expect:
