With so many different types of flooring on the market it can quickly become overwhelming when it comes to choosing the perfect flooring for your space. Check out these seven benefits of carpet and why you should choose carpet for your flooring renovation in Port Coquitlam, Langley, Surrey, Port Moody and Coquitlam.
Style
Carpet is unique because of the different style themes it can achieve. Luxurious & Elegant, Causal & Comfortable, Hip & Unique, Bold & Colourful,.. the list goes on. Texture options range from short to longer, frieze, looped or piled, there is also patterned texture for a unique look with no colour variation. Multi-coloured patterned carpet can add pops of accent colours to help tie in your design or visually lead the eye to a preferred statement piece. One of my favorite things about carpet is the ability to custom dye the colour of your carpet for a 100% unique look.
Warmth
Carpet adds an extra layer of insulation to your home. Trapping in more heat when ultimately can save you money on your heating bills. The cozy nature of carpet visually adds warmth to a room naturally.
Comfort
Nothing beats the comfort of soft carpet under foot when first getting out of bed in the morning, or afternoon. As a mother of three little kids carpet was my ( and their ) saving grace during those learning to walk years. To maximize the comfort and life of your carpet choose a quality underpad like SmartCushion by Mohawk which doubles the warranty of any Mohawk carpet and gives you warranty on stairs. Quality underpad is important for those with back or mobility issues as the impact on the body is greatly reduced when walking on quality carpet and underpad.
Safety
Falling down stairs or up them as I do more than the latter, can be painful and dangerous. Carpet is a great option to cushion those stairs to minimize damage done during a fall. Design Tip- Use a matching hard surface flooring as the riser to your stairs and choose a complimenting carpet colour for the tread, combining style and safety.
Health
Studies have found that carpet actually traps more dust and allergens than hard surface flooring making the air quality on carpet better than hard surface products. People who suffer from allergies can benefit from hypoallergenic carpet selections that most manufactures now offer. Pro Tip- Follow manufactures guidelines on how often and what to use while cleaning your carpets.
Cost
One of the best benefits of carpet is the overall cost is lower than hard surface flooring options. Carpet can go over any subfloor and requires minimal levelling and prep work. The long term maintenance costs are lower as generally a re-stretch is all that’s required. Purchasing quality carpet and following cleaning directions will have it lasting for decades.