Why Carpet?

 You can mitigate some of the cons of carpet flooring by hiring a carpet professional to install your carpeting instead of trying to do it yourself or hiring a handyman to do the job. You can also either select stain-resistant carpeting or have a stain-resistant treatment applied. As for the issue of wear, you can use carpeting in areas with more limited traffic or rooms where you’re not likely to be trudging through with boots, like your living room, dining room or bedroom. Stick to easy to clean, wear resistant materials like tile in heavily traveled areas such as foyers, hallways and kitchens.

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Benefits of Carpet

• Warmth: Carpet delivers thermal resistance, meaning in colder seasons it will retain warm air longer than other types of floors.

• Comfort: Carpet provides a cozy and comfortable place to sit, play and work, an advantage over most hardwood materials.

• Safety: Carpet softens slips and falls, making it a great option for homes with small children.

• Styles & Colors: You can literally choose from thousands of carpet styles and colors, so your living space can be personalized to your liking.

• Noise: Thanks to computers, home theater systems and big screen televisions, your home has become as noisy as ever. In addition to being a comfortable flooring surface carpet also works as a sound barrier.

Disadvantages of Carpet

• Maintenance: Depending on your lifestyle, carpet often requires a high level of maintenance, such as occasional deep carpet cleaning and regular vacuuming.

• Sensitivity: Carpet is a very sensitive floor covering material, due to its ability to easily attract dirt and stains.

• Allergies: Carpet is highly susceptible to allergens such as mold, dust mites and pet dander. If you or a family member have an allergy or respiratory problems, hardwood or tile are other suitable flooring options.

• Longevity: Most carpets are manufactured synthetically, which tend to have a shorter lifespan than other flooring choices. Unlike carpet, flooring such as hardwood can last multiple generations.

• Style & Trends: While carpet remains a popular flooring choice, hard-surfaced floors continue to rise in popularity – also adding increased value to homes.