Team Calhoun’s Advantages and Disadvantages of Carpet

Advantages

  • Carpet is incredibly comfortable underfoot. It is warm, soft, and an excellent insulator. Remember, a good carpet cushion can make or break your carpet selection.
  • Carpet is much more forgiving for children’s play and generally reduces the risk of injuries.
  • Carpet is excellent to sleep on for the night when your significant other kicks you out of bed (no judgment).
  • Carpet tends to be better from a traction standpoint. Meaning it is much less slippery than other floorings, especially for elderly humans and hyper pets.
  • Carpet is generally an outstanding value solution.
  • Team Calhoun’s opinion: carpet is by far the best option for stairs.

Disadvantages

  • Carpet requires more frequent cleaning (vacuuming) than other surfaces. Although hard surfaces might need less cleaning, regular cleaning is always necessary to maintain any flooring surface.
  • Carpet can be susceptible to staining, but today’s carpet is more stain-resistant than ever before (as reflected by our top-selling carpet line, Shaw’s Pet Perfect Plus).
  • Carpet will always require professional hot water extraction every 18-24 months. As with your vehicle, routine maintenance leads to better long-term performance.

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Remnants

These are end pieces remaining from a carpet roll and sold as is, usually at a lower price. Best uses:

  • Low-traffic areas. Closets and guest rooms are popular locations because they are smaller areas to cover.
  • Worn areas. Also a good fix if an appliance has been moved and an empty space remains.
  • Design style. Bound carpet remnants can serve as an economical and unique alternative to area rugs.

Remnants are exceptional, economical options for smaller space needs or to unleash your creativity.

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