How to Pick the Best Carpet for High Traffic Areas

How to Pick the Best Carpet for High Traffic Areas -

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0:00 - How to pick the best carpet for high traffic areas
0:34 - What are high traffic areas?
0:52 - Carpets that don't perform well in high traffic areas
1:52 - A better option for high traffic areas
2:27 - The best option for high traffic areas
2:54 - Types of carpet that withstand matting the best
3:12 - What to avoid
3:50 - Best carpet for resisting Matting
4:35 - The exception

[WillS-plwg]

This was great.Personally still love walking on carpet in comfort zones of my home.Very informative, thanks!!

[odysseybruin]

Thank you. I just chose the last type of Mohalk carpet. Polyester but loop and cut pile mix. The cost was about $37 per yard or $3 per sq ft with 8 lb density rebond pad, including all installation/removal labor and furniture moving here in Southern California.

[bobbyfox]

Thank you for the insight on different types of carpets, I had no idea that there are many different types!!

[linseybanford]

Thank you! After only a few months living in our brand new home and the polyester carpet is already matted down in doorways. Ugh. Should have watched your video to know to upgrade!! Next time!

[beckyhuntersteenblik]

I beg to differ on the Berber. I had that and the loops lay flat in the high traffic areas. It made those areas always look dirty even when they were cleaned.

[peppie]

The best alternative to high price nylon is a short pile, heavy weight, high twist, continuous filament, stain master. Just make sure your carpet cleaner uses a gentle neutral pH cleaner or your stain guard will wind up on on your lawn.

[tomboys]

For your “exception” carpet at the end. What type of vacuum would you recommend?

[TheHuenerkeule]

Which is the most hygienic? Any suitable for allergic people? All countries health organisations advise against carpets except UK, there must be a high tech carpet here…

[KSARHeather]

Consider this a consumer warning. Mohawk carpet warranty is meaningless. If you have windows in your house, the sunlight voids the warranty. Yes even in the Pacific Northwest where sunlight is elusive, it can fade your new carpet in less than a few years. The company claims the 20+ year fade resistance doesn't cover any sunlight. There are exclusions for high traffic areas as well. Read it in detail.

[nicolereadstarot]

I need carpet that will stand up to twin 3 yr olds, a messy preteen and a baby 😅
We purchased a house with the horrible looped carpet and my dog keeps getting her nails stuck on it and its a pain in the ass to actually vacuum. The loop also pulls if there is a broken look and it stains so bad.

[ixibladeixi]

Solution dyed polyester is better than most nylon. Nylon is the thing in the past.