Thick carpet

Thick carpet offers great comfort when walking, but also for soundproofing and thermal insulation. It's also very attractive and hard-wearing. This is often cut pile carpet. However, this is less suited to high-traffic areas or office use. In this case, it reaches its limits. Better to use loop pile or structured carpets for professional spaces.

What is thick carpet?

Advantages of thick carpets

What are the advantages of thick carpet?

Great comfort

Thick carpets offer unrivalled comfort thanks to their soft, plush texture.

Acoustic and thermal insulation

The thicker the carpet, the better its acoustic and thermal insulation properties. A woven carpet floor reduces noise pollution. Footfall and impact noise are absorbed, as are ambient noise and echoes in the room. In a professional environment, this is a good way to improve work quality and productivity.

Carpet is a good insulator. As a result, it helps maintain indoor temperature for longer in winter.

Luxurious aesthetics

Thick cut pile carpets often have a luxurious look. In store, you'll find a wide range of colors, from soft and subtle to intense and natural. In-stock models come in a variety of designs and textures.

Enhanced safety

Thick carpet enhances the safety of a space. It reduces the risk of slips and falls. It offers a safer surface than other floor coverings.

Enhanced wear resistance

A thick carpet is less sensitive to wear.

Recommendations for offices

Although it has many qualities, a thick cut pile or wool carpet is not suitable for office use. It's not enough to rely on aesthetics and insulation; you have to take office constraints into account. This type of carpet does not withstand the passage of chairs with castors. These can damage the carpet surface, flattening it and leaving visible, permanent marks.

A carpet suitable for office work must withstand repeated rubbing and the weight of furniture. It must be able to return to its original shape without being altered.

Which carpet is best? Loop or structured carpets are ideal for professional environments. They resist wear and tear caused by rolling chairs and repeated use. They are designed to withstand intensive use without being easily damaged.

These carpets also have other advantages:

Easy care: they are much easier to maintain and clean than cut velour carpets. However, to maintain their appearance and color, regular maintenance is essential.
Durability: these carpets tend to last longer in office environments. They withstand the constant rubbing caused by heavy use.

Where should you choose thick carpet?

Thick carpet can be used in professional environments, as it has many qualities. However, it should bereserved for less-frequented areas , where it will be less in demand. Where to lay this type of carpet?

Executive offices and low-traffic areas

Offices that receive little public traffic and are less prone to to-and-fro traffic can be fitted with thick carpeting.

Relaxation areas

Employee lounges are places where people come only occasionally. They have little furniture and are not equipped with wheelchairs.

Meeting rooms

Meeting rooms are used less frequently than other offices. What's more, they are places where good soundproofing is welcome. They can therefore be fitted with thick carpet tiles.

Dress up your spaces with the right carpet

Thick carpet is soft and comfortable. Despite its many advantages, it is not the most suitable for high-traffic professional spaces. Nevertheless, it can be used in certain offices, relaxation areas or meeting rooms. In busy offices and high-traffic areas, turn to a loop pile or structured carpet.

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