How much do you know about carpet? If you had to choose a new carpet for your home, would you know what to look for? If you came to our showroom at NK Floors, and I sat down with you, coffee in hand, what would you ask me? You may share color preferences, the textures that feel flattering on your feet, and which rooms need a new, cozy comfort. However, please let me share helpful considerations for your upcoming carpet purchase. Together, let’s talk about…

Your Needs

What does your life look like? Do you entertain guests? Do you have pets? Do you have teens or small children? Do you plan on placing the carpet in a high-traffic area? If you answered “Yes,” you would benefit from a synthetic fabric like nylon. Nylon is durable, resilient, and easily maintained. Triexta is also synthetic, durable, and stain-resistant. Polyester carpets are not as durable as nylon but are stain-resistant, soft, and beautiful. For a home that loves pets, Shaw Floors touts cleanliness and long-lasting beauty with ultra-durable Pet Perfect carpet and Pet Perfect+ with LifeGuard® Spill-Proof Technology. Mohawk PETPremier™ is a pet-friendly, sustainable carpet that is stylish and stain-resistant. For high-traffic areas, choose a carpet with fade resistance like Mohawk’s ultraSTRAND, and for a softer feel, Mohawk’s everSTRAND soft appeal. Stain protection, fade resistance, softness, and household members are good starting points for consideration.

Your Style

Depending on the area where the carpet is to be placed, you can choose from several styles. Plush carpet works well for living rooms and bedrooms. Showing footprints and vacuum lines should be avoided in high-traffic areas. Textured cut, having more than one color with a two-toned look, will hide dirt and tends to hide vacuum tracks and footprints. This is an intelligent choice when considering high-traffic areas. Other styles that are excellent at hiding dirt and tracks are Frieze, Sculptured, and Looped or Berber. 

Choosing a retailer with quality products and installation

This is where quality comes in. You receive superior quality if you choose a company offering products they believe in and excel in installation procedures. If you come to us, you will learn which carpet and padding is best, which transitions to choose, how to factor in furniture moving, carpet and pad removal, and everything involved from start to finish. 

By Karie Owens