If you buy carpet, what do I recommend?

Just about every day I’m out cleaning carpets.  I look around in different people’s home I notice certain carpets lasting longer than others.   What I look for is fibers that are stain resistant as well as tolerant to traffic ware.  These are the two biggest concerns whenever buying carpet.   In my professional experience I have found Berber carpet to be the best and for a great reasonable price!

Not every type of carpet you buy is perfect so to be fair I have listed below both the pros and cons for purchasing Berber carpet.   In my opinion the pros totally out way the cons!

 

First we will start with the 5 Advantages of berber carpet.

 

  1. Durability:  Durability has nearly become synonymous with Berber carpet. It can wear from high traffic areas but hard to tell unless a long period of time passes without professional cleanings.  Also depending on what type of fiber it contains.  Nylon will outlast any other plastic material.
  2. Stain resistant:   For those of you who have kids or pets Berber carpet is very spill and stain resistant except for oil spills.  All of the varieties of Berber carpet tend not to absorb spills, allowing you to blot them up before making its way to your carpet pad.   Remember this, berber carpet absorbs liquid much faster than any other carpet.
  3. Aesthetically appealing/versatile:  Berber carpets allow for unique designs and color schemes. Berber carpet often has a flecked color scheme giving it a great ability to adapt to multiple interior design schemes.  Making very beautiful patterns.
  4. Comfort:  Berber carpet’s looped design provides a cushiony feel under your feet. This is especially true with wool and nylon varieties. Olefin and polyester also share this feel to some degree. However, some people find olefin and polyester to have a rough feel on bare feet.
  5. Economical: Berber carpets are known to be a great value for their long lasting performance!  Mucho Bonito!

 

 

3 Disadvantages

 

  1. Snags:   It is possible to snag a loop of Berber carpet. If left untreated, the snag can unravel and cause a much worse problem. Check out our Berber carpet repair guide to prevent this from happening. While snags are possible, the majority of people with Berber carpet don’t have a problem with snagging.
  2. Rough:  Some people do think the cheaper Berber carpets have a rough feel. With this in mind, many families have cheaper olefin Berber carpets and find them very comfortable.
  3. Cats:  Some people have found that their cats like to use Berber carpet as a scratching post.   No good!

If you have more questions about berber carpet you can contact us at 940-206-2372.  Or contact your local carpet dealer who can thoroughly educate you on any of your purchase.   Just remember to get second opinions before buying.  Many times it’s the salesman educating and is at times more concerned with the sale then telling the truth for the benefit of the customer.