Portland’s Best Selection of Wool Carpeting
Since ancient times, wool carpeting has been used as a friendly decorative floor covering. The wool yarn was spun and hand-knotted into rugs often with intricate artistic patterns. Wool’s warmth and beauty adds softness to homes, muffling sound and protecting hard floors. Today, wool is a highly sought-after natural fiber and is an excellent option for your home.
Types of Wool Flooring Materials
The wool used for carpet manufacturing primarily comes from sheep in New Zealand, Argentina, and the United Kingdom.
Each region produces different types of wool textures & colors depending on the sheep variety. New Zealand wool is known for its high-grade clean white yarn, which takes dyes beautifully.
Natural undyed heathered browns & greys are from sheep located in the United Kingdom and Argentina.
Why Wool?
Wool’s superior properties assure quality, function, and design. Wool’s natural characteristics of wearability and appearance retention make it a premium carpeting material.
The textures and construction of wool carpet are unsurpassed. From chunky, natural undyed yarn in a variety of colors to refined woven patterns & colors, wool offers timeless possibilities.
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Soil Resistant
As a natural fiber, wool resists water-based stains making spot cleanup easy. The structure of wool fibers prevents soil and dust particles from burrowing into the wool carpet’s pile making it easier to keep clean with regular vacuuming. Wool’s naturally occurring resilient fiber structure and stain resistance means that carpet made from wool won’t diminish in appearance like synthetic alternatives.
Environmentally Friendly
Ask a sheep how well wool works as an effective natural insulator. Wool carpet is comfortable underfoot, insulating the floor and making rooms more comfortable in winter. Unlike synthetic carpets, wool carpets require less chemicals to process and are a renewable resource. Wool carpets are also amazingly good for us. Research has found that wool traps airborne pollutants keeping your indoor air cleaner.
Durable
Unlike synthetic fibers that eventually become matted due to traffic or heavy furniture, wool has a natural spring-back feature. The wool fiber is naturally curly making it more crush-resistant than other textiles. Wool carpets can stand up to decades of wear, retaining its appearance and springiness over years of use.
Natural Humidifier
As a hygroscopic material, wool can absorb up to 30 percent of its weight in water and still feel dry. So when conditions are humid, wool carpets help regulate air moisture, absorbing water vapor in the air and then releasing it when conditions become dry.
This unique ability of wool carpets helps stabilize your home’s air quality and improve comfort.
Where to Use Wool Carpets
Wool has a long legacy of luxury but its durability makes it a favorite option for high-traffic areas like staircases, hallways, or living rooms.
Because it is inherently flame retardant, wool has long been favored around fireplaces.
Wool is also antistatic. For anyone who has felt the “zap” when touching a metal door handle, you won’t experience this with wool.
Wool Area Rugs
Area rugs are a great way to integrate wool carpets into your space without the commitment of carpeting a whole room by creating a custom wool rug. This is perfect for creating a focal point that helps tie your furniture together, defining individual spaces in a larger room. Beyond their aesthetic value, wool area rugs are a foolproof way to protect the floor underneath.
How It Works
At Classique, our mission is to provide expert guidance and installation services to homeowners from start to finish.
Visit our showroom in southeast Portland, where a Classique Floors + Tile expert will assist you with every step of your wool carpeting journey. From selecting the perfect wool texture and color to planning, scheduling, and completing installation, we’re here to make your vision a reality.
Classique is a full-service company, meaning that with us you can:
- Explore the luxurious benefits of wool carpeting
- Look through a variety of eco-friendly, sustainable wool options
- Assess your wool carpeting project every step of the way
- Count on us to order all materials and manage full wool carpet installation
Schedule a free consultation to come into our showroom to meet with an expert and start your wool carpeting project today!
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