Carpeting is one of the most actively sought out flooring plans. In a cold climate like Denver, warm carpeting under foot is just what you need after a day outside. But over time, carpeting wears out and its time to replace that once plush carpeting with something new. Yet if its been awhile since you’ve looked at carpeting options, you may be surprised at what’s on the market today. Start by getting to know what performance you can achieve with each type of carpet.

What to Look For In a Carpet

• Flame Resistance

All carpet should be flame-resistant, as it is a requirement for carpets. When sampling carpet, each should state the standards the carpet meets with fire-safety requirements. Some carpets melt slowly while others melt swiftly – know the difference.

• Indoor Air Quality

When selecting a carpet, ask questions about the overall affects your carpet will have on your health. Yes, in today’s world, there are many options available to you, especially if you have chronic health problems such as asthma. Different types of emissions arise from different types of carpeting. They will be able to point you to the most health friendly options.

Also remember its not just about the carpeting. Adhesives can have an impact too; get carpeting adhesive that has low-emitting qualities to protect you better.

• Appearance and Its Ability to Retain Form

One of the most basic attributes that should be considered when purchasing carpet is its appearance retention. Carpet is made of fiber, which makes it more susceptible to a “crushing” look, where feet push the fiber downwards as people step on it. The fiber type, height and overall density are all consistent with how well a carpet can keep its shape.

Dirt and debris buildup occurs easily on carpet – but buildups occur quicker on certain fiber types varying on their property. Ask your carpet retailer for information on which carpet will cause the least amount of soiling.

Ask about abrasion. While all carpets are manufactured to resist abrasion, it occurs occasionally on a carpet. Varying on the fiber type, you might realize that certain carpet types incur more deterioration and abrasion than others will do over time.

Increasing Carpet Performance

• Place a high-quality padding underneath the carpet you purchase. Padding extends the life of the carpet by adding resistance under the foot, taking a lot of damage away from the carpet and adding it elsewhere.
• Vacuum frequently in high-trafficked areas to prevent dirt and debris from piling up. When dirt and debris are left on the surface too long, the traction from feet pushes in further downward, causing more damage on the carpet.
• Prevent excessive direct sunlight on your carpet. The heat from the carpet causes fading and wear the fiber tightness down, causing premature threading. Blinds, awnings and curtains should be placed in places where sunlight is in abundance.
• Hire a professional carpet cleaner once a year at a minimum to help deep clean the carpet fibers. Carpet cleaning gives the carpet a longer lifespan than it previously would have had.

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