Carpet: making the appropriate choice. Carpet and Rug Institute.

The visual beauty and comfortable atmosphere that carpet adds continues to make carpet an excellent floor covering choice for over 70 percent of floor surfaces in the United States. Choosing the appropriate carpet and rugs for homes, offices, institutions, or public facilities should be based on a knowledge of carpet construction, proper installation, and maintenance. The Carpet and Rug Institute can help with informational tools for the specifier and building manager.