Buying Carpeting Consumer Reports

By alan fletcher 30 year carpet expert consumer advocate anyone who doubts the impact carpet can have on a room has never been into a house built in the 1970s and seen the rooms carpeted in shades of orange green or gold.

Buying carpeting consumer reports.

The woolmark or the wools of new zealand fernmark schemes grade wool carpets and the woolblendmark grades 80 20 wool synthetic blends. The best guide to durability is the carpet s grading which should be on a label on the back of the carpet sample. Know your traffic patterns common high traffic areas are entryways to rooms and. Check out the best flooring from cr s tests.

If you have a lot of carpet and an active household it may be worth buying a carpet cleaner. Consumer reports top rated options in solid wood engineered wood laminate porcelain tile and vinyl flooring. The australian carpet classification scheme accs grades all carpet. Below you ll learn the details to buying the perfect carpet but they don t 100 apply to carpet tiles.

Some make carpets from recycled nylon carpeting. Installing a new floor is a big ticket home improvement so budget is certain to factor into your decision. Photo by courtesy of mohawk flooring. But you should also consider how much foot traffic sunlight and.

If you re considering carpet tiles i recommend checking out my carpet tile guide. Woolmark fernmark and australian carpet classification scheme logos. Just remember these links are here if you want to come back to them later. Consider buying an extra box of flooring in addition to the 7 to 10 percent extra for future repairs or additions.

Manufacturers are responding to the sustainability trend with a variety of products that incorporate pre or post consumer products. Consumer reports explains what these heavy duty machines are all about. How to buy new carpet without getting ripped off. Consumer reports breaks down the costs of renting hiring or buying a carpet cleaner.

Learn what to look for when buying carpet to find the best carpet for pets stairs bedrooms high traffic areas living rooms and other rooms in a home.