Steps
- Your first consideration should be about how much "traffic" you are going to have on the carpet. If you plan to put a carpet in the bedroom, then it won't have as much "traffic" as a carpet in the living room.
- Think of stain resistance. This is something to think about with any carpet, especially carpets that are going to be used in a dining room or play room area where there will be a steady stream of food or possibilities for spills.
- Inquire about the rating of the carpet. Indoor carpeting is normally rated on a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 being the highest rating. Carpets with a 5 rating are considered the best for heavy traffic areas. Rating of 4 are considered outstanding and recommended for heavy traffic areas of your home.
- Consider wool carpet. The highest quality of carpet you can buy is a carpet made out of wool. Wool carpets are very expensive, but greatly out perform any other man made carpet.
- Man made carpets would be the best choice for heavy traffic. If you have a high traffic area, then nylon would be an ideal choice due to the durability. Nylon is stain resistant as well, and repels mildew.
- Polyester is another good carpet as it is easy to clean and repels water based stains. Polyester is known for the look and feel of wool, although it is much less expensive.
- Color consideration. Light colored carpets create an effect of a larger space, although they do tend to show stains more easily. Dark carpets on the other hand tend to absorb light, giving a room what many know as the "cozy feeling".
Tips
- When you find the carpet that appeals to you, you should ask to take a piece of it home to look at it during natural daylight and at night under an artificial light to see if the color changes at all.
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