Carpet Par Rating 3 5

Par rating is somewhat of a mystery but i included here because i get questions on it.

Carpet par rating 3 5.

Twist the number of times the fibers are turned in a one inch length. The higher the rating the longer it will retain its appearance. While i m sure they go through a lot of trouble and expense to provide this rating system i personally think it falls short of being a trustworthy gauge for consumers. When comparing similar quality carpets side by side you must consider the tuft twist rating to help you determine which carpet is the better choice.

Homeowners are expected to understand that the higher the par rating number the more durable the carpet will be. Winding the fiber around itself strengthens the resistance to crushing. For this reason a carpet with a higher tuft twist 5 5 to 7 5 will retain its like new appearance longer and tolerate a higher level of foot traffic. Both the carpet and the underlay will have a separate tog rating and a combined rating over 2 0 isn t really suitable for underfloor heating.

5 i carpet 101 carpet 101 i 6. I reached out to shaw and they stated par is not a rating they use. The par carpet rating system created by shaw industries designates a number from one to five rating carpet durability based on a typical family of four scenario. After vigorous industry standard wear simulating 20 000 foot traffic the worn carpet is compared to an unworn piece to determine how the piece has changed.

I contacted mohawk the only carpets i have seen use a par rating and they were able to give. Par or performance ratings. It is based on a 1 to 5 scale. 3 5 these 3 are all about the same price and have a color i like.

Par rating the par rating system stands for performance appearance retention. Performance appearance rating is a 1 5 scale that rates how well a carpet will perform over time. Striking iii dream weaver soft polyester carpet made with purecolor fiber system stain and fade resistant carpet. However i don t understand why the par rating is only 3 25 plus this carpet does not have a soft bac.

A low rating is perfect for use with under floor heating while a high rating means the carpet and underlay already offer good insulation and therefore isn t suitable for under floor heating.