CARPET VS HARDWOOD FLOORING

Are you planning to change the flooring in your home? Trying to decide between the classic timeless beauty of hardwood floors and the cozy, warm comfort of carpeting?  There is more to choosing flooring than what the eye can see.

The main advantage of hardwood is that it is easy to maintain, just vacuum and wet mop and you have a spotlessly clean floor. But carpeting needs regular vacuuming and shampooing, but will still have residue dirt, dust, pet dander and mould trapped under the weave and padding. This makes carpets unsuitable for people suffering from allergies such as asthma.

Regular wear and tear would discolor the carpet over time and liquids or food spilt on the carpet will leave unsightly stains, which would require the carpets to be replaced. Therefore carpeting should be avoided in heavy use areas such as hallways, living rooms and kitchens. On the other and hardwood flooring could last a lime time with proper maintenance.

Where cost is concerned, regular grade carpeting would be more affordable to install than hard wood flooring. Plan out your budget and you could use a combination of both to maximize on function and cost.