Carpet Guide

What are Axminster and Wilton carpets, and how do they differ? Axminster and Wilton are two types of loom-woven machine carpet.

What is a mosque carpet and how do you choose one? A mosque carpet is a carpet designed and produced to suit the size of the mosque and the density of the congregation, built to withstand heavy use.

What is wall-to-wall carpet? Wall-to-wall carpet is carpet laid to measure that covers a room's floor from edge to edge; in Turkish it is also known as "halıfleks".

How do you choose ship, yacht and aircraft carpet? Ship, yacht and aircraft carpets are project carpets produced with special properties for conditions such as water, stains and fire.

How do you clean a carpet and extend its service life? The basis of extending carpet life is regular vacuuming, immediate treatment of stains, sufficiently large entrance mats and periodic professional cleaning.

Which yarn types are used in carpets, and how do they differ? Commercial carpets mostly use wool, acrylic, polypropylene and polyamide (nylon) yarns and blends of them.

How do you choose the right carpet? The right carpet is chosen according to the traffic in the area, the yarn type, how well the colour and pattern suit the space, and the budget.

What are carpet tiles? Carpet tiles are carpets produced as modules in standard sizes such as 50x50 cm and laid piece by piece.

What should you consider when choosing office carpet? Office carpet should resist wear in medium- and high-traffic work areas and adapt to layout changes.

What should school, dormitory and nursery carpets be like? Carpets in educational spaces should withstand heavy use, be non-flammable and be safe for health.

What is a hotel carpet and what types are there? A hotel carpet is a commercial carpet made for high-traffic areas such as lobbies, corridors, guest rooms and meeting halls.

What is the difference between Axminster and Wilton carpet, and which should you choose? The basic difference lies in the pile yarn: in Axminster the yarn is cut into tufts and secured by the weft, while in Wilton it runs continuously through the weave.

How do you clean a mosque carpet? According to Asil Halı's articles, a mosque carpet should be vacuumed regularly, stains should be cleaned as soon as they occur, mats should be placed at entrances, and the carpet should be cleaned two or three times a year by a professional cleaning company.

What information should be prepared to get a mosque carpet quote? According to Asil Halı's content, the main factors determining a mosque carpet quote are the area in square metres, yarn quality and weaving quality.

Wool, acrylic or polypropylene for a mosque carpet? None of the three yarn types is right or wrong for a mosque carpet; the differences lie in durability, maintenance and cost.

Should you choose carpet tiles or wall-to-wall carpet? Both are right in different situations.