Also found in: Acronyms, Wikipedia. Rome wasn't built in a day. Rome wasn't built in a day. Important work takes time. This expression functions as an injunction or plea for someone to be patient. For example, You can't expect her to finish this project in the time allotted; Rome wasn't built in a day . This phrase was a French proverb in the late 1100s but was not recorded in English until 1545.
The increasing popularity of carpets made from polyester - commonly referred to. today as PET (polyethylene terephthalate) - signals a change in the perception of. what was once considered a less than ideal fiber. Thanks to technological advances in yarn processing and improved carpet. construction techniques, polyesterâs purported weakness as a performance. fiber has been largely overcome.
Ounce weight and ï¬ ber type are key. Ounce weight is the biggest factor in carpet. cost, affecting thickness. Fiber-wise, nylon and polyester may look and feel alike, but. nylonâs price reË ects its superior durability. Weâll help you understand weight and Ë ber. pricing, so you can get the most carpet for your money. CARPET PAD. The type of carpet pad you select can have a major impact on the comfort of the. carpet. A better pad will result in a more comfortable, durable carpet in your home.