Are you considering carpet for your home or office? If you think your carpet options are limited, think again! There are thousands of modern carpet selections aimed at addressing your comfort, function, and style needs. At Krauseneck Carpet One Floor & Home of Mount Clemens, MI, we have the best carpet brands near you and our experts can guide your selection process.

Which Type of Carpet Would Be Best In My Room?

Depending on your carpet type, carpet can be used in homes with pets, kids, or heavy traffic. Remember: residential and commercial carpets are a bit different.

• Berber carpet is sturdy, versatile, and one of the most durable options that covers dust and footsteps. It’s a great all-around carpet.
• Shag carpet is extremely soft and shaggy in texture, with long fibers. Shag carpet is made for style, not sturdiness, and is great for a master bedroom.
• Level loop carpet is dense and has lower profile. Level loop is made for heavy traffic and hallways.
• Patterned carpet is named for its loops and cut threads, making unique patterns that hide wear and debris. 
• Textured carpet, with its long fibers, is casual in appearance. It’s a perfect rug for home use. 
• Frieze carpet is warm and cozy with its long, twisted fibers. 
• Plush carpet is formal and has a texture like velvet fabric.

Carpet fibers are made using either natural and synthetic materials, such as wool, polyester, olefin, nylon, and triexta.

• Nylon is a soft and stain-resistant synthetic.
• Polyester is an affordable alternative to nylon with a similar texture.
• Olefin is a synthetic that has bold patterns. It fares better in quiet spaces.
• Wool is a natural fiber that’s sustainable and very sturdy. It’s prized for its colors, warmth, and allergy-friendly properties.
• Triexta is another synthetic options that’s inherently stain resistant.

Carpet For The Working World

Commercial carpet is extra-durable to manage the foot traffic you’d expect. It tends to be harder underfoot and resists stains. Carpet tiles are popular in commercial settings because they’re easy to install and maintain. We love carpet tiles since they make less waste, and they’re easy to replace if a single tile is damaged.

Commercial carpet is one of our specialties. In fact, our team has installed carpet in various locations throughout our region, including funeral homes, schools, churches, medical offices, and Main Street small businesses.

Can I Use Carpet If I Have Dogs At Home?

We cater to all kinds of households by carrying pet proof and pet friendly flooring solutions. Families with active lifestyles and pets need durable, easy-clean flooring. Yes, even carpet can be a durable surface that’s resistant to your pet’s accidents.

Having a stain resistant floor means you won’t panic of you don’t notice an accident right away. You may not think carpet is the best pet friendly flooring option but compared to other types of flooring it is the ultimate option. Pet friendly carpets are made with stain and odor protection, so your guests won’t be able to tell the living room is your four-legged friend’s domain.

What To Know Before Scheduling That Carpet Installation?

Before you schedule that carpet installation with our professionals, it’s best to be fully prepared. That means making sure your space is a blank canvas. We don’t recommend that you paint your room right before installation: consider doing it a few weeks prior to ensure your walls are completely dry, Move all small personal items to a safe space, and disconnect all wiring.

Does My Carpet Need To Be Replaced Or Can I Clean It?

Carpet’s average lifespan is from 5 to 15 years. It all depends - carpet in a spare bedroom with little traffic will stay new longer than carpet your hallway. Homes with children and pets will experience more wear than homes with quiet lifestyles. While there’s no set way to determine if your carpet needs replacing, there are usually physical indicators that tell you it’s time to replace the carpet.

Certain carpet stains can be cleaned easily, but red wine and other accidents may never come out. While you can move furniture to cover them, it’s not always possible to hide stains. Professional cleaning can sometimes remove or dull the stains. Stains that have seeped into the cushion can cause unpleasant odors to linger, while mold and mildew are impossible to remove without replacing your carpet.

Check Out Our Carpet Selection

You’ll love our onsite carpet inventory: we have over sixty rolls of residential carpet onsite on any given day. Want to learn more about our incredible collection of carpet? Please visit us soon at 7625 Mentor Avenue in Mentor, OH, or call us today. You can also shop our carpet flooring online.

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