Pad density aka pad weight.
Carpet 1 pound define.
I would like to know which one would be most durable for moderate level foot traffic.
On stairs i recommend a carpet pile height of 1 2 or less and a carpet padding thickness of 7 16 or less and a pile density rating of at least 8 pounds.
Face weight 46 oz pile height 61 twist level 6 8 density 2 754 fiber nylon.
The lower the weight of the padding the softer or cushier the carpet will be hence a 6 pound carpet padding will feel notably more cushioned than a carpet with an 8 pound padding.
Carpet dealers define the face weight of a carpet as the ounces of fiber attached to the backing material per square yard.
The term refers to the weight of the carpet s fibers only not the backing material.
Carpet face weight is defined as the weight of the carpet pile per square yard of carpet measured in ounces.
I have a choice between two carpets.
This number has nothing to do with the density of the carpet because a long sparse pile can have the same weight as a short thickly stitched pile.
Density is typically measured in pounds per cubic foot but sometimes you ll see it listed as ounces per square yard expect the pad density to be 3 10lbs for most common padding.
Carpet 1 anderson tuftex zz033.
Face weight 56 oz pile height 69 twist level 6 34.
Pad density is the 2 factor in pad durability 1 is the type of pad more on that later.
It should not be confused with the carpet s total weight which is the combined weight of the pile plus the backing.
Carpet 2 anderson tuftex zz034.