You would already know the confusion that can arise when making a choice between the nylon wall to wall carpet Dubai and the polyester wall to wall carpet if you have ever been to a carpet showroom in Dubai to choose between these two options. Both materials have a great visual appearance on display, both are available in hundreds of colours and textures, and both salesmen will tell you that their’s is the wiser choice.
Dubai, however, has a climate unlike most countries in the world and as such what works in an apartment in Europe, or a home in the United States, does not necessarily work in Dubai. When it comes to selecting a wall to wall carpet Dubai for your home or office, the heat of summer, fine desert sand that gets into everything, strong UV rays pouring through glass windows and air conditioning that is on 24/7 make a huge difference.It divides the real difference between nylon vs polyester wall to wall carpet dubai, how it works in Dubai’s climate and which one you should choose based on your space, budget and the desired lifespan of carpet.
Both nylon and polyester are synthetic fibers, and therefore are not naturally grown or harvested. On the surface there are similarities, they both are soft, they both repel water to a certain extent and they both come in a variety of heights and colours. However, each fibre has a very different chemistry and the chemistry closely influences the life of a carpet over the years.Nylon is produced from polyamide polymer which is one of the strongest synthetic polymer materials available for textile products. It was indeed the first synthetic carpet fibre ever developed and is still the most widely used carpet fiber in the world, both for residential and non-residential applications. What makes nylon carpet Dubai stand out is its ability to physically spring back again after it’s compressed, this is known as its resilience. Nylon will recover its original shape much better than most carpet alternatives when heavy furniture is placed on it, or foot traffic is repeated.
There are two types of nylon carpet, nylon 6 and nylon 6,6. The better version is nylon 6,6 – it will be harder wearing, less prone to static build-up and will maintain its shape longer during heavy use.
Industry term PET carpet refers to a carpet produced with a plastic based polymer, and in fact, a lot of the polyester carpet that is sold today is produced with recycled plastic bottles.However, the big advantage of polyester over nylon is that the fibres are closed cells, so that liquids and stains are not absorbed by the fibre and remain on the surface. This gives polyester the ability to resist stains naturally and permanently, without using chemicals. Another advantage of polyester is that it retains colour very effectively, which is why you should see that the vibrant, richly coloured carpets in showrooms are likely to be made of polyester.
You would already know the confusion that can arise when making a choice between the nylon wall to wall carpet and the polyester wall to wall carpet Dubai if you have ever been to a carpet showroom in Dubai to choose between these two options. Both materials have a great visual appearance on display, both are available in hundreds of colours and textures, and both salesmen will tell you that their’s is the wiser choice. Dubai, however, has a climate unlike most countries in the world and as such what works in an apartment in Europe, or a home in the United States, does not necessarily work in Dubai.
When it comes to selecting best carpet for your home or office then we also trying to contact wall to wall carpet fitting experts team in Dubai. The heat of summer, fine desert sand that gets into everything, strong UV rays pouring through glass windows and air conditioning that is on 24/7 make a huge difference.It divides the real difference between nylon and polyester carpet, how it works in Dubai’s climate and which one you should choose based on your space, budget and the desired lifespan of carpet.
Nylon is the tougher material in terms of durability and this is not a close contest. Mid to high quality fibre nylon carpet upto 12–15 years durable even for relatively high traffic areas. It is also very resilient, meaning that it remains upright after multiple compressions, and continues to look full and even-textured over many more compressions than most alternatives. Apart from wool, only nylon comes close to wool carpet regarding long life cycle, with natural wool carpet Dubai endures for 20 to 25 years at a much higher cost. If you need wall to wall carpet and you have to walk on it every day, then the more reliable and realistic long term investment is nylon wall to wall carpet for Dubai villas, hotel lobbies, office corridors and any area where many people walk around everyday.
Polyester is a strong fabric on its own but its weak link is resilience. The carpet’s fibre does not recover as well as nylon and will begin to show signs of matting and flattening in high-traffic areas in as few as 2 years. If your family walks or sits on the carpet in a Dubai living room or if there is foot traffic every day in a commercial area, the carpet pile can begin to appear worn and squashed sooner than anticipated. Polyester fares decent in these less trafficked areas such as bedrooms, guest rooms or private offices, with a lifespan of 10-15 years, similar to nylon.There’s one thing to know about carpet – the grade can make a difference. A high density, high quality polyester carpet can outperform a low quality thin nylon carpet. It is always good to press the carpet down with your hand first – whatever the fibres are, if you can see the back through the carpet it isn’t thick enough.
Here lies an authentic edge that polyester has over nylon, and more so for the Dubai families. Polyester is a closed cell fibre, meaning that a spillage is not absorbed by the fibre, but will collect on the surface, allowing you time to blot it away before staining happens. This stain resistance is inherent in the material, and will not fade with time or cleaning. Polyester carpet Dubai has a natural absorbency. The vast majority of nylon carpets that are sold now are treated for stains but this does fade over the years and with cleaning.
For those with children, regular coffee sessions or the use of saffron-flavored dishes in the home, or for commercial establishments where spills are likely, polyester’s permanent stain resistance is a real-world advantage also, some polyester carpets are solution dyed, which is different from surface dyed, meaning that the colour is dyed throughout the fibre. Polyester is solution dyed to retain colour much longer in the harsh environment of Dubai’s UV lights, especially in rooms that are exposed to a lot of sunlight.
The pricing in Dubai is similar to the world over, with the exception of the local market premium. The price of polyester wall to wall carpet in Dubai generally begins at AED 35 to AED 55 per square metre and is the more affordable option for homeowners who are installing a full villa carpet or a large-sized apartment carpet. With its superior performance credentials, nylon wall to wall carpet typically costs from about AED 60 and can go up to AED 95 per square metre for high quality. You should also enquire with your supplier if the carpet price covers the installation of the carpet, this can range from AED 20 to 35 per sqm depending on the size of your carpet room, the type of subfloor and if there is carpet underlay. Some suppliers include this in the overall package, others will quote the costs of the materials and carpet installations in Dubai separately, so make sure that you make it clear upfront so as to avoid getting any surprises.
When you consider the difference in cost between polyester and nylon carpet for a typical 20 sq metre Dubai villa bedroom is between AED 500 and AED 800, that’s a long time to wait for a negligible difference. Polyester is an entirely logical option when space is an issue with one bedroom. However, if you are carpeting a full house (living room, hallways, several bedrooms, etc.), and you’re hoping that the carpet will last for 10 years or more while keeping its pretty and resilient texture, the extra price of nylon is worth it for the high traffic areas of your home.
Living Room and Majlis: People use these areas a lot in Dubai homes – children playing, visitors coming and going, families gathering. Nylon’s durability provides the pile with a long-lasting lifespan longer than that of polyester under these circumstances. For high traffic areas in the home, our nylon wall to wall carpet has a selection of carpet types that are especially designed for those needs.
Bedrooms and Guest Rooms: Polyester is a great option. A bedroom is very lightly trafficked, the stain resistance comes in very handy, and the softness and colourfulness of polyester is a plus to a comfortable, beautiful bedroom floor. For a luxurious feel underfoot in your bedroom, try our wall to wall carpeting in velvet, which are both luxurious and beautiful to look at.
Children’s Rooms: Polyester is the winner here because of its stain resistance, softness and affordability. Spills happen and polyester is much more accommodating of spills, even if untreated, than nylon.
Some people should use the space consistently, and others have a chair that is used often; these should use nylon. The resilience will not allow the matting that would occur under an office chair that is rolled over with time. If you’re looking for a carpet installation in the office, check out our office carpet installation Dubai service.
Nylon for Dubai Villas and Hotel Rooms: For larger residential space such as villas or commercial hospitality space nylon is the professional grade. It is more durable, retains its appearance after use, and is used in the UAE for all common areas and corridors, especially in hotels. Find a custom solution with our villa carpet installation and hotel carpet installation.
Most of the wall to carpet suppliers in Dubai who have written about nylon versus polyester only talk about the cost, and the general level of durability — not specific things that make Dubai unique. Considering the desert dust abrasion, the extreme UV exposure on the windows and the constant cycling from AC to warm air that occurs in UAE interiors is quite unique. A particular advantage of nylon over compression is that fine sand particles that fall in between can crush softer fibres in the pile over time and nylon can withstand this crushing without breaking. Dubai cleaners routinely use a HEPA-filter vacuum to clean daily, which helps remove sand that has got in under the tires and wheels of vehicles, and a professional deep clean every 6-9 months for both types of fibre will prolong their lifespan.
For most carpet areas in Dubai, especially those that are used on a daily basis, nylon is the superior long term carpet option. It is extremely hard-wearing, durable and structurally sound for a life of 12-15 years, making it the ideal material for living rooms, corridors, offices and commercial areas. Polyester is indeed a good choice for bedrooms, guest rooms and other rooms that are not too active as it is permanent stain resistant, has great colour fastness and smooth texture.The best solution for the majority of Dubai homes is a mix of the two – nylon wall to wall carpet in the communal spaces where there’s lots of foot traffic, and polyester in the bedrooms and quieter spaces. This provides the most benefit for the highest cost-effectiveness in the important areas, while maintaining overall project cost. If you are not sure of the best material for your space, we will visit your home for free and present material samples to you so you can get an accurate price for your project — just give us a call so we can visit you and show you some samples of the materials we have to offer.
