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Carpet

Carpeting offers a warmth and softness not found in other surfacing options but it’s obviously not for all applications. Carpeting not only comes in a wide variety of colors and patterns but in many different textures as well, making it a versatile style option. There’s plenty of choices too, from established brands like Karastan®, Shaw®, Mohawk® and others. There’s even carpets for kids. New synthetic fiber technology gives you better alternatives for stain resistance, greater resiliency and even “green” carpeting choices. If natural fibers appeal to you, wool carpeting is still the measure that all synthetic carpets try to emulate, with natural resilience, durability and softness.

Pros

  • Comfortable material from a tactile and visual perspective
  • Endless variety of styles, colors, patterns and textures to choose from in addition to several different fiber types
  • Quiet – acts as a good sound insulator
  • Softer surface offers greater cushion and may prevent injury from falls (particularly with infants and elderly)
  • Easy to replace (more so than wood and tile)
  • Acts as a good insulator although it can be used with radiant heat provided it’s matched with a low-insulating cushion
  • Hides some irregularities in subfloor that wouldn’t be possible with a tile floor (without correction)

Cons

  • Not as effective as other surfaces for radiant heat systems (due to the insulating qualities of the carpet and pad) though it is possible with lower-insulating cushions
  • Stains more readily and spills are harder to clean up as opposed to hard surfaces
  • Harbors allergens and dust unless regularly vacuumed and cleaned (dirt and allergens can also be ground into the carpet over time making them harder to extract)
  • Potential source of VOCs (volatile organic compounds) contributing to poorer indoor air quality
  • Susceptible to damage from water/moisture that can initiate mold growth

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