Rafael Floors   822 Francisco Blvd. W.   San Rafael, CA., 94901   1 (415) 456-3656 RON LEACH - STEVE VILLA

From sophisticated patterned berbers to the luxurious fine saxonies, we have the carpet styles to match any personality and room décor. Our professional, trained staff can help you find the right carpet for any room in your home. Our wide selection of designer colors, patterns, and styles makes finding the right carpet for your home easy and enjoyable. Innovative new technology in nylon carpet fiber has created supremely soft to the touch and durable carpets. These new fibers are available in many carpet styles with hundreds of colors to choose from. Our selection includes carpets tufted of Dupont Stainmaster Tactesse, Anso Caress, Shaw Evertouch and WearDated DuraSoft. Come in and feel the difference of these soft new fibers. We carry all the major carpet brands including Shaw, and a wide assortment of wool carpeting. We offer unmatched service and competitive prices. Below you will find a brief overview of carpet styles and fibers to help you decide which one is just right for you. SAXONY Smooth, soft cut-pile surface Versatile in performance & in appearance Works well with traditional rooms Used a lot in formal areas TEXTURED SAXONY Textured surface helps hide footprints Great casual appearance Extremely popular style Ideal for active families, used in any room VELVETS Fine, tip sheared surface Elegant style, very formal Not as popular as some of the other styles FRIEZE Textured surface, with knubby appearance Extremely durable, and long wearing Great for active rooms Not as popular as some of the other styles CUT AND LOOP Distinctive carved appearance Cut and loops give a variety of surface levels Multi-colors helps hide stains, and traffic Can really spice up a room Fits a variety of room settings MULTI-LEVEL LOOP Several different levels of loops Creates a unique looking pattern effect Has a casual appearance Very durable, hides traffic well LEVEL LOOP Loops are all the same height Usually made with Olefin fiber Casual appearance, but extremely durable Great for active family rooms, or basements Special Note About Berbers: Berbers are really big bulky yarns that are either produced in a level loop, or multi-level loop carpet construction. Although many Berbers are made out of olefin fiber, some are made with nylon, or a blend of various carpet fibers. Carpet Fibers Wool: Although somewhat expensive wool still offers great bulk, performance, and an elegant look. Nylon: This is the most popular synthetic carpet fiber used today. It offers tremendous value, performance, and ease of maintenance. Nylon provides brilliant colors and hides soil and traffic well. Olefin: This fiber is also called polypropylene, and is extremely popular in Berbers and level loops. Olefin carpets are highly stain, static, mold, and mildew resistant. They can be used for indoor or outdoor carpets, including outdoor turf. Their resistance to matting and crushing are not as good as a nylon fiber. Polyester: Gives excellent color clarity with a soft feel to the carpet. Lacks the durability of a nylon carpet. Acrylic: Has a real wool look and appearance. Used mainly in level loops, bath mats, and some velvet carpet styles. Offers good mold and mildew resistance with low static levels. | Home | About Rafael Floors | Laminate Flooring | Contacting Us | | Hardwood Flooring | Vinyl Flooring | Carpeting | Linoleum | | e-Savings | Flooring Tips | Forms |Links & Affiliations |