First Step Should Not Be Color
We know. Sometimes color has to be your number one priority.
But for long term satisfaction you almost always will be better off starting with the use case.
Where will this carpet be used?
To help facilitate the search we present a breakdown of the best carpet to use for a variety of situations.
Hallways and Stairs
Main Exposure
Traffic and shoe dirt
Best Carpet
Wool tufted or axminster. Typically not much carpet is needed making higher priced goods more accessible.
Use nylon if budget is a concern or if harsher future cleanings are expected.
Formal Living Room
Main Exposure
Spillage and Pets
Best Carpet
Wool woven - typically a showcase room with lower traffic and staining issues. The use of more designer fibers such as viscose and tensil are more appropriate for these areas.
Formal Dining Room
Main Exposure
Spillage. Pets.
Best Carpet
Wool tufted. Wool axminster. Higher end nylon. Also a showcase area. Typically has higher budget for flooring.
Family Dining Room (breakfast room)
Main Exposure
Spillage and Pets
Best Carpet
Nylon if high stain probability – could also use indoor outdoor polypropylene.
Family Rooms
Main Exposure
Pets. Spillage. Furniture moving.
Best Carpet
If active family with high stain, nylon. Otherwise tufted wool.
Children's Bedrooms
Main Exposure
Spillage. Pets. Furniture moving.
Best Carpet
Nylon. Lower price point and ability to be wet cleaned makes it the best choice.
Master Bedroom
Main Exposure
Pet stain. Spillage. Furniture wear.
Best Carpet
Wool - woven - usually higher budget with less wear and tear makes a more decorative wool the most popular choice.
Guest Room
Main Exposure
Spillage. Pet staining. Furniture.
Best Carpet
Wool tufted. Tufted wool has lower price point than woven, but can still give the upgraded look and feel of wool. Also higher end nylon can make a nice floor covering without lowering the inherent value of the home.
Commercial - Back Office
Main Exposure
Spillage. Traffic.
Best Carpet
Commercial Nylon. Price point and ease of care for very high end projects. Axminster wool is also a long lasting durable choice.
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