What to Consider BEFORE Purchasing New Carpet

Written by Jim Casar, Expert Contributor and Owner of Carpet Warehouse

There’s a LOT to think about when purchasing carpet. The material the carpet is made of can vary widely these days: You can choose from carpet made of nylon, polyester, triexta or wool. All higher-end carpets will wear well. Keep in mind that the more you vacuum any carpet, the better it will wear.

All carpets have some type of stain resistance, but the recommended level of stain resistance is based on where in your home or office the carpet will be installed. For bedroom carpet, for example, where you don’t usually eat food or drink beverages, minimum stain resistance would be fine. And in bedrooms, you don’t need to install top-of-the-line carpet or an upgraded pad. You can use almost any type of carpet with a regular pad. So, for a bedroom, your selection can be based on your personal preference, desired comfort, and budget.

For stairs, living room, dining room and other high-traffic and/ or food-consumption areas, you should consider a higher-quality carpet so it will wear and clean better. For a basement, where you may occasionally get a little water or moisture, you should consider purchasing an indoor/outdoor carpet.

And what type of carpet pad is best, standard or moisture barrier? If you’ve ever cleaned your carpet and it looks great, and then, after a few days, the stain comes back, that’s due to the stain getting into the pad. Moisture barrier pads help keep the liquid stains out of the pad. Again, the function that the room or area serves in your lifestyle can help you determine what type of carpet pad is best.

As far as cleaning goes, all carpets need to be cleaned by a certified carpet cleaner every 12 to 18 months, to keep the carpet warranties in effect. If you need to file a claim, the mill will require proof (such as a receipt) of each time the carpet was cleaned.

Talk with your carpet professional, to understand all the different carpet styles and grades, to be sure you purchase what best suits your particular needs.

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