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How should hotels select carpet materials?
ADA FLOOR Design Team · Updated 2026-08-14
Hotels should specify carpet by zone, matching fibre, construction, density and fire performance to the traffic and maintenance needs of each area.

Key points
Hotels should specify carpet by zone, matching fibre, construction, density and fire performance to the traffic and maintenance needs of each area.
- Separate lobby, corridor, room and ballroom requirements.
- Evaluate wear, fire, stain, colourfastness and acoustic needs.
- Approve samples in the real lighting environment.