BEIRAS
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/beiras Possibilities collection specific user instructions What if a spark of fire hits the carpet? Specific maintenance instructions Can the carpet be combined with underfloor Flammability of textile floor covering- US Commercial Composition pile: 80 % New-Zealand wool, 20 % Designs: The collection contains standard designs, but Receipt of new carpet: Upon receipt of the new carpet, Removing of stains: Limit the use of moisture to an Standard: “Surface Flammability of Carpets and Rugs, Thermal conductivity with the Tecosy-device: 1 plate European wool. other designs are also possible using different colour immediately remove it from the plastic wrapping in absolute minimum. If moisture is used, dry the carpet Pile structure: Cut pile. order to avoid the formation of moisture and mould. with a hair drier (at a safe distance) as soon as possible, Test results: For Beiras, the maximum distance Test results: Thermal conductivity with the Tecosy- Total thickness (approx.): 25 mm. Sizes: All carpets are made to measure. Maximum Use underlay: If there are no heavy objects on the or by dabbing (not wiping) it with a dry cloth. The back between the centre of the burning pill and the damaged Pile height above ground fabric (approx.): 18 mm. width is 470 cm. Length is unlimited. For larger widths, carpet, an underlay will prevent the carpet from moving. consists mainly of jute which could rot if left wet for area is 8.9 mm. Consequently, the flame will only Conclusion: The Beiras collection scores quite high Structure back: Hand-knotted. two carpets can be connected to each other without this Deviations in size: Casalis carpets are hand made. too long. Please note: wiping instead of dabbing may in this test. The carpet has an insulating effect on the Material back: Wool and jute. being visible on the pile side. Shape and size can differ slightly. Don't have your damage the structure of the wool. Conclusion: The flame won't spread far and is no underfloor heating, especially when used as wall-to- Material weft: Jute. Possible shapes: Round, oval, polygonal etc. Sometimes carpet lined up with any straight seams in the floor, but danger to other surrounding objects. However, a spark wall carpet or rug with a surface larger than 60 % of Material warp: Jute. the back is covered with a layer of latex in order to have the carpet cover them, so that any irregularities will leave an ugly burn mark on the carpet. Always be the total surface of the floor. The use of an additional Production method: Hand-knotted. improve the stability of the carpet. Aspect changes of textile floor covering by means of the careful with fire and screen your carpet from the open means of heating may be necessary. Ask your architect Child labour: The production of Casalis-carpets is Deviations to size and shape: Because Casalis carpets Discolouring of the subfloor: The back of the carpet has Hexapod tumbler test - ISO 10361 (2000). carried out without the use of child labour. are made by hand, slight deviations in shape and size no influence on the floor underneath. Test results: Finish borders: Longer sides edged with wool. Short can occur. These imperfections are part and parcel of a Use as wall-to-wall carpet: This Beiras-quality can Weight loss after 12000 revolutions in % How visible are the imprints of e.g. chair or If the carpet is used in combination with underfloor sides have a folded Kelim border edged with wool. Also carpet made by hand and consequently cannot be valid also be used as a wall-to-wall carpet. In that case, the Aspect changes after 12000 revolutions table legs? heating it is advisable to moisten it with a plant spray available with fringes. carpet will be made in the shape of the surface of the Colour changes after 12000 revolutions at regular intervals to avoid dehydration. The carpet will floor with a little extra on the sides allowing it to be User classHeavy Test results: 24 hrs after the imprint, the pile is still look fresher and will be less fluffy. - Based on our colour reference boxes. cut to size once in situ. To avoid fraying, the cut edges Conclusion: The loss of pile after 12000 revolutions imprinted 3.46 mm deeper than the rest of the carpet. - Based on a reference sample (e.g. piece of fabric). need to be glued down. A simple solution is to latex the amounts to 0.55 %. This means that fluffing is limited Conclusion: Imprints are limited. We do recommend the In spaces without underfloor heating the Beiras-quality - Size of the samples available: 18 x 38 cm. colour entire carpet. to a minimum. The user class is ’heavy’. The carpet use of carpet protectors, because these will divide the offers extra floor insulation. Next, the carpet is glued to the floor or stretched is suitable for the busiest places in the home and tension over several points. For certain colour samples, yarn with a different texture between the walls. Stretching has the advantage that application in public places. will be used. The sample gives you a good idea, but the the carpet can be taken out again in a simple way. Ask final colour can be slightly different. a professional interior decorator which method is best Can sunlight fade the carpet? Colour differences: Slight colour differences between suited to the room in question. yarn batches are characteristic of dying natural Fluffing: In the beginning, all carpets of spun pile will materials and consequently cannot be valid grounds for lose fibres. This is inherent to spun yarn and should Test results: reduce in time. Fluffing will last on average between 6 Lightfastness average colour to 24 months, depending on user intensity (walking on, Lightfastness pastel colours vacuum cleaning). Conclusion: Beiras is fairly lightfast. Nevertheless, it is Ageing: All objects are subject to ageing, as are carpets. better not to expose carpets to direct sunlight. Range of uses General: Heavy use allowed. Turning the carpet at regular intervals ensures even Underneath dining table and chairs Ok With a sofa combination Ok In the bedroom Ok Public places (e.g. hotel lobby)Ok Wet rooms (bathrooms etc): Not possible because of danger of rotting of the natural fibres. On stairs: Possible. Desk chairs with wheels: Not possible.