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Carpets are one of the most popular choices in flooring. Premium carpets like Victoria carpets add elegance to your floor with their quality, colour and durability. However, when you choose a carpet for your space, it is essential to understand its properties or characteristics. While one might be right for high traffic areas, while another would be suitable for an area with acoustic issues. Read on to know more about the properties of carpets to make an informed decision.

Variations in Colour

The colour perceived of a carpet can vary depending on factors like lighting. It may differ with the light and angle the carpet is being viewed. Further, it is natural to have minor variations in colour that you view on your floor and in the production line. Therefore, when you inspect the carpet samples, try to do in conditions similar to your proposed flooring space.

Change in Appearance: Lightfastness

If the carpet is exposed to sunlight it tends to fade, like all textiles. When light strikes a surface, the chemical bonds of the colour pigment break, causing the colours to undergo photodegradation. The damage can vary based on colour, dye method, the intensity of light, etc. To avoid fading, you need to limit the time the carpet’s sunlight exposure. Make good use of blinds, curtains and exterior canopies to manage the light ingress. Use these blinds especially for the windows and doors overlooking your carpet when the sunlight is at its maximum. Due to the original nature of pigments in solution-dyed fibres, Victoria carpets have exceptional resistance to artificial or natural light.

Carpet Shading

A carpet may seem lighter or darker compared to the surrounding areas. It can be due to the changes in the direction of the pile and the reflection of light on the carpet surface. The condition or optical effect is called shading or pile reversal. The natural slope of the carpet pile is in one direction. And it will retain the uniform colour if the tufts remain slanted in that direction. Changes in direction usually occur in high traffic areas or in front of commonly accessed furniture. If the changes are due to foot marking or vacuuming, brushing in the direction of the pile lay can help to reverse the variations in shading. Shading does not affect the quality or durability of the carpets, go for your favourite Victoria carpets to enhance your space.