Is Carpet Making a Comeback?

Carpeting in the home hit a bit of a downturn several years back, while hard-surface flooring like hardwood, engineered, laminate and even vinyl grew in popularity and use. Many experts, however, believe that carpet may be back on the rise---within the last few months alone, we've seen an increase in our carpet installations throughout bedrooms, staircases, basements and even some living areas! There are several pros of using carpet in your home rather than hard surface flooring; read below to learn more!

1. Carpet is comfortable:
When thinking about a flooring surface that is easy to walk on with the most amount of comfort, carpet is the best way to go. A high quality underpad paired with a dense pile carpet provides comfort that will last for years to come.

2. Carpet is warm: 
Especially through the cold winters in Canada, you'll be thankful that you chose carpet! Carpet and underpad provide the most warmth and insulation, especially in a cool basement. Plus, it's always nice stepping out of bed in the morning to a warm, soft carpet!

3. Carpet is cost-efficient:
Carpeting is one of the most cost-efficient ways of changing the flooring in your home. Costs range on average from 2.50 - 4.50 per square foot, which includes the underpad and installation, whereas hardwood will average around 7.50 - 10.00 installed and laminate will average between 3.75 - 5.50 installed.

4. Carpet is stylish:
The advances made in printing and dyeing allow for intricate carpet patterns, colours and designs to suit the style of all homes. Plus, new textures add a modern touch to certain products, while maintaining durability and longevity at the same time. 

5. Carpet is safe:
Carpet is the safest form of flooring, offering unmatched cushion and anti-slip properties. This makes it ideal for households with children, pets and seniors that could be more prone to falling or tripping. Just make sure to also choose a product with great stain warranties!

Need more info? Visit our showroom today or call us at (905) 873-7955.