Walk into any carpeting store and you'll be more than just amazed at the carpet choices awaiting you. There will be textured plush carpets, saxony carpets, berber carpets and commercial grade carpets. Carpets that can be installed wall to wall, carpets that can be cut to size with bound edges and carpet squares. There are literally hundreds of colors and textures to choose from. How do you choose?
Your first consideration when purchasing a new carpet shouldn't be color, as important as it is. Your first consideration should be how much traffic the carpet is going to receive. If you carpet is going in a bedroom it won't be receiving the same traffic that your living room carpet will receive. How stain resistant will the carpeting need to be? This is a consideration for any carpet, but especially carpeting that is going to be used in a dining room or playroom area where there is a steady stream of food or spill possibilities.
You'll want to ask about the rating of the carpet. Indoor carpeting is generally rated on a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 being the highest rating. A carpet with a rating of 5 is considered superior for heavy traffic area. A rating of 4 or above is considered outstanding and would be recommended for heavy traffic areas in the home. A rating of 2.5 to 4 would provide normal durability. Carpeting with a rating of 2.5 or lower should only be used in very light traffic areas, such as bedrooms. Choosing the carpet based on what type of traffic it will receive can help you save money in the long run. Buy the carpet suited to your needs.
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