Choosing the best carpet for your home

There's nothing quite like the plush, luxurious feeling of walking on quality carpet. A good quality carpet will add a luxurious look and feel to your home's interior.

There are many factors to consider when choosing the best carpet for your home. Features to take into consideration include colour, type, style, texture and underlay. All these factors play a role in how your new carpet will look and feel, so with that in mind, you might need to speak to a flooring specialist for expert advice.

With the right choice of carpet, you'll be able to walk into your home with peace of mind, confident you have made one of the wisest decisions you've ever made as a homeowner.

Australians love carpet

Wall-to-wall carpets gained popularity in Australian households in the 1950s. It certainly was common to see carpet in most homes, then sometime in the 1960s and 1970s, even bathrooms were being carpeted.

During this period flooring options were limited and the carpet was the most popular and at this stage affordable. Now in the 21st-century flooring options have undoubtedly evolved and there is a plethora to choose from on the market.

Why choose carpet?

There is no question that carpet adds warmth, comfort and style to any room, and certainly gives a cosy feel to your home, especially in winter.

Households with children will find carpet is a great flooring option as it is soft underfoot. It will also help prevent serious injuries should a toddler fall in the house as opposed to falling on a hard floor surface like tiles.

What to look for when purchasing carpet for your home

Durability - look for the label
Density
Underlay options
Installation
Cost

The benefits of carpet include:

Durable and sustainable
Noise cancelling
Comfortable and cosy
Energy efficient - it keeps the warmth in and the cold out.
Reduces dust
Safer for children

Carpet options

Wool carpet

Wool carpet is traditional, comfortable and timeless. Carpets have been made out of wool for thousands of years, and have stood the test of time. Wool is a natural fibre which means no nasty chemicals are used in the carpet manufacturing process. Wool's abundant nature means it's a responsible choice for the environmentally conscious homeowner.

Added benefit - you will not get static shock from wool carpet.

Solution-dyed nylon carpet

Attractive, luxurious and velvety soft solution-dyed nylon carpet has fabulous colour consistency and superior resistance to fading. It is non-allergenic, won't pill or shed, and offers built-in anti-static protection and easy maintenance.

Polypropylene carpets

Polypropylene carpet is fully synthetic, very hard wearing and stain resistant, a perfect option for households with children and pets. It is easy to clean and is resistant to mildew and moisture. While not as resistant to damage as nylon, it's a great choice for people looking for an affordable carpet option.

Carpet tiles

Carpet tiles are perfect for commercial or industrial environments. They are hard wearing and attractive, and come in a wide range of colours and styles. Carpet tiles are very easy to maintain.

How often do carpets need replacing?

When properly maintained, carpets are easy to take care of, in most situations they will last for years and years. This, however, will depend on the amount of traffic, stains, and wear the carpet has to endure. Hallways and living areas are generally known to be high-traffic areas, and carpet may degrade faster here than in other rooms in the home. In this instance, you may be able to opt to replace just the high-traffic areas only if needed, leaving the rest of the house with the existing carpet.

There is no set rule on when carpet should be replaced, however, generally it's deemed between 10-15 years.

Your trusted local Sunshine Coast carpet specialists

For the very best expert advice, supply and installation on the Sunshine Coast contact the team at Impact Floors at 07 5443 1295 or complete our quick online quote form.