Face weight is usually a number between 1 and 100.
Carpet specifications by manufacturer.
The problem with the rating is the manufacturer can give a bias toward anything they want to sell.
Since the rating is created by the same company selling the carpet it s in your best interest to not put too much stock in it.
This cost is a manufacturer s estimate and reflects materials only.
There are two types of carpet specifications.
Face weight x 36 pile height pile density.
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Pile height is a fraction turned into a decimal like 75 for 3 4.
You can also call the carpet manufacturer yourself as long as you have all the key information about the carpet in question.
See decimal to inches fraction conversion table above formula.
Carpet rule 1.
Check with your local retailer to get a full estimate for your flooring project.
It does not include installation freight costs or any other costs associated with installing a floor.
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Dealers can call the carpet manufacturer directly most carpet mills are happy to fax or email the carpet spec sheet.