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Post by snugglebutter on Oct 28, 2018 2:55:38 GMT
We need to replace the carpet in our living room. (The rest of the house has laminate) This will be the first time we have ever purchased carpet and we have no idea where to start! We have 5 children, so we definitely want something durable.
Any tips and recommendations on where to shop would be great! (and also where to avoid)
TIA
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Post by Deleted on Oct 28, 2018 3:06:42 GMT
Find a local flooring business.
Do not go with one of those places like Empire. They're expensive and you'll get better carpet for your money though a local place. At the local place, negotiate.
Lowes or Home Depot aren't as bad as Empire, but you'll still get better carpet through a local place.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 28, 2018 4:27:17 GMT
Don’t.
Buy a nice area rug. A really nice one.
If you really need carpet, buy the most expensive you can afford. And the best pad. It makes cleaning the rug easier.
This has been our experience so far. The carpet in our old house was cheap and I could not clean anything out of it. Not even professional cleaning got it nice.
I bought a wool area rug and a matching runner. The 2 pieces were $1000, but I got them for $250 on a clearance rack on a day that they had an extra 50% off. The cats have vomited on it and the dog pooped on it today. The spots cleaned right up.
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Post by anniefb on Oct 28, 2018 5:14:17 GMT
Well I've had wool carpet in my house for the last 18 years and it's still looking good and cleans well. I don't have kids though. When I replace it I'm going to go with a solution dyed nylon carpet which is cheaper and more hard wearing. I would go and check out a few options at a local store.
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Post by walkerdill on Oct 28, 2018 6:21:45 GMT
Do not shop Lowe's, Home Depot or Empire. They will nickel & dime you to death.
My suggestion is a good nylon carpeting. Most have stain resisters on them now. Polyester will feel plush and luxurious but will mat a lot quicker than a nylon. Polyester has an up side though....it's easier to clean & get stains out.
Shaw has this thing on their carpet called R2X stain resister. If a liquid hits the yarns it will bead giving you time to wipe it up before soaking in. I actually demonstrate this in my carpet store. Shaw also has the new Lifeguard backing on some carpets. So that spills don't go through to the padding.
We only carry a couple brand's of carpeting in our store so I can only speak from experience on those. I'm sure there are many others comparable.
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Post by snugglebutter on Oct 28, 2018 17:34:21 GMT
Thank you!!!
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Post by anniebeth24 on Oct 28, 2018 18:27:34 GMT
I've learned that you can get away with a lesser grade carpet, but always get the best pad offered. Makes a big difference.
Local store staff are going to be much more knowledgeable than big box stores. There's too many choices and price ranges to try and figure it out yourself if this is all new to you.
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Post by jumperhop on Oct 28, 2018 19:15:59 GMT
Can you try and match the laminate that is in the rest of the house? You can use an area rug to bring some warmth to the area.
Jen
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Post by JustKim on Oct 28, 2018 19:30:18 GMT
honestly, I would not get carpet again. An area rug yes (easily replaced). I vacuum my hardwoods and am amazed how much I get up from the floor. I never got half the amount of hair and dirt from my carpet. I can't imagine what is trapped in there. just my 2 cents
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Post by Deleted on Oct 28, 2018 19:36:19 GMT
honestly, I would not get carpet again. An area rug yes (easily replaced). I vacuum my hardwoods and am amazed how much I get up from the floor. I never got half the amount of hair and dirt from my carpet. I can't imagine what is trapped in there. just my 2 cents Omg the thought of what is in carpeting, is truly a horrifying thought. |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 28, 2018 19:38:19 GMT
I've learned that you can get away with a lesser grade carpet, but always get the best pad offered. Makes a big difference. Local store staff are going to be much more knowledgeable than big box stores. There's too many choices and price ranges to try and figure it out yourself if this is all new to you. I have found this not to be true. A really good carpet cleans a lot better. |
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Post by lisae on Oct 28, 2018 20:42:48 GMT
My family had a flooring business when I was growing up and I will add my vote for going with a flooring business, not a big box store or a chain. You will usually get better service, deal with the same people throughout the process and usually better prices.
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Post by 950nancy on Oct 28, 2018 20:47:22 GMT
We switched to hardwoods on our top two levels five years ago. I also added some large rugs in areas we spend a lot of time. We have dogs and only wood flooring can be rough on their joints. Downstairs we have carpet. It is too chilly in the winter to have just wood flooring down there. Don't buy carpet that shows tracks or go with too light of a color that shows you have boys.  . |
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Post by snugglebutter on Oct 28, 2018 20:50:55 GMT
Can you try and match the laminate that is in the rest of the house? You can use an area rug to bring some warmth to the area. Jen We really like having one room carpeted and area rugs make me kind of twitchy. Previously, we lived in two different rental houses with all hard floors and Dh and I have definitely preferred this setup. |
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