Carpet advice

[cyman05]

We’re looking at getting new carpet for our stairs and 2nd level. Looking back at old CF threads, some were proponents of Mohawk Smartstrand Silk carpet so I looked into that. I love the feel of it, but had one place tell me it wouldn’t wear well over time and suggested a different polyester carpet called Dreamweaver Malibu.

We have kids so I want something with decent stain resistance but also will last a long time as this part of the house is high traffic.

Anyone know carpet or have experience with these or other types of carpet that can make a suggestion?

 

[BillBrasky4Cy]

We’re looking at getting new carpet for our stairs and 2nd level. Looking back at old CF threads, some were proponents of Mohawk Smartstrand Silk carpet so I looked into that. I love the feel of it, but had one place tell me it wouldn’t wear well over time and suggested a different polyester carpet called Dreamweaver Malibu.

We have kids so I want something with decent stain resistance but also will last a long time as this part of the house is high traffic.

Anyone know carpet or have experience with these or other types of carpet that can make a suggestion?

Head over to Nebraska Furniture Mart in Clive, they will set you up. Spend the money on a good pad and avoid places like Home Depot, their installers are terrible.

 

[CoachHines3]

doesnt necessarily have to match the drapes

 

[Cyclonepride]

We’re looking at getting new carpet for our stairs and 2nd level. Looking back at old CF threads, some were proponents of Mohawk Smartstrand Silk carpet so I looked into that. I love the feel of it, but had one place tell me it wouldn’t wear well over time and suggested a different polyester carpet called Dreamweaver Malibu.

We have kids so I want something with decent stain resistance but also will last a long time as this part of the house is high traffic.

Anyone know carpet or have experience with these or other types of carpet that can make a suggestion?

Soft carpet tends to flatten out over time, though a well made carpet should bounce back with frequent vacuuming (which in my experience is somewhat more rare for steps). I haven't seen a polyester carpet that will wear as well as a nylon, or Smartstrand.

Construction is more important than fiber on steps, IMO. A looped carpet will wear better on average than the same fiber with cut ends. If it was me picking, and you definitely wanted the softness, I'd suggest a Smartstrand carpet that has crossover colors in different styles, so that you can get the softness that you want, while using a different construction in the same color for the steps (depending on how they tie together). Either that, or order and then store an extra piece of the same carpet that will do the steps again later when they wear out.

 

[BillBrasky4Cy]

doesnt necessarily have to match the drapes

I prefer my floors rug less.

 

[loyalsons4evertrue]

Don't bother for my response because I am not a carpet fan

 

[Gonzo]

Head over to Nebraska Furniture Mart in Clive, they will set you up. Spend the money on a good pad and avoid places like Home Depot, their installers are terrible.

Agree, paying up on the pad is as important if not more than the carpet itself IMO. We actually had good luck with Home Depot, installer was great and did a nice job on stairs from main floor to basement and basement bedroom.

 

[KnappShack]

doesnt necessarily have to match the drapes

It's more interesting if it doesn't in some cases.

Either way it needs to be a very plush shag. Like 70s style. That's when music was better and a fella looked forward to resting his head on the floor.

 

[Cyforce]

We’re looking at getting new carpet for our stairs and 2nd level. Looking back at old CF threads, some were proponents of Mohawk Smartstrand Silk carpet so I looked into that. I love the feel of it, but had one place tell me it wouldn’t wear well over time and suggested a different polyester carpet called Dreamweaver Malibu.

We have kids so I want something with decent stain resistance but also will last a long time as this part of the house is high traffic.

Anyone know carpet or have experience with these or other types of carpet that can make a suggestion?

My advice regarding wear. Spend a little extra on the padding, it will hold up much longer.

 

[BillBrasky4Cy]

Agree, paying up on the pad is as important if not more than the carpet itself IMO. We actually had good luck with Home Depot, installer was great and did a nice job on stairs from main floor to basement and basement bedroom.

When I ripped my old carpet out it was amazing how much the old cheap pad had broke down in the high traffic areas.

 

[jkbuff98]

Nylon wears better than polyester but costs more .

 

[BCClone]

We’re looking at getting new carpet for our stairs and 2nd level. Looking back at old CF threads, some were proponents of Mohawk Smartstrand Silk carpet so I looked into that. I love the feel of it, but had one place tell me it wouldn’t wear well over time and suggested a different polyester carpet called Dreamweaver Malibu.

We have kids so I want something with decent stain resistance but also will last a long time as this part of the house is high traffic.

Anyone know carpet or have experience with these or other types of carpet that can make a suggestion?

Just installed new carpet in a couple rooms of ours. Go with the best pad, it’s like 50 cents a square foot more. One warning, we were told certain vacuums will void warranties. Most mentioned one was a Dyson.

 

[RLD4ISU]

Also if you own a Dyson vacuum, check the manufacturer’s warranty. We purchased new carpet for our bedrooms and, at the time, I was debating between purchasing Dyson or Shark. We were told some manufacturers will void the warranty if you use a Dyson - the bristles were too rigid and the suction was too strong, causing the carpet fibers to fray.

 

[intrepid27]

Spend mo eye on a good pad, buy average or better carpet and make sure you get a good installer.

 

[CNECloneFan]

These guys are right: DO NOT go cheap on the pad.

Head over to Nebraska Furniture Mart in Clive, they will set you up. Spend the money on a good pad and avoid places like Home Depot, their installers are terrible.

My advice regarding wear. Spend a little extra on the padding, it will hold up much longer.

When I ripped my old carpet out it was amazing how much the old cheap pad had broke down in the high traffic areas.

Spend mo eye on a good pad, buy average or better carpet and make sure you get a good installer.

 

[cyputz]

Spend extra on padding and look for carpet “density”

 

[Cyclone06]

Hoping I remember this thread in the future!

 

[BillBrasky4Cy]

Just installed new carpet in a couple rooms of ours. Go with the best pad, it’s like 50 cents a square foot more. One warning, we were told certain vacuums will void warranties. Most mentioned one was a Dyson.

Carpet warranty is a freakin sham. Basically if you don't get your carpet professionally cleaned annually your warranty will be void.

 

[BCClone]

Carpet warranty is a freakin sham. Basically if you don't get your carpet professionally cleaned annually your warranty will be void.

The installer (who was independent) did say that dysons, or several others if the brush was set too low, will shave the carpet and fray it over time. I'm less concerned about the warranty than I am with messing up the carpet in general.

 

[Cyclonepride]

Carpet warranty is a freakin sham. Basically if you don't get your carpet professionally cleaned annually your warranty will be void.

I agree that you should never buy flooring based on warranties, as they are full of caveats and only truly cover obvious manufacturing flaws, and they do leave themselves a lot of outs.

However, the grit that gets into carpet that is not well maintained actively breaks down the fiber like sandpaper. It's really no different than requiring that your car get regular oil changes and service. Your responsibility as the owner of the product includes proper maintenance, because those are factors that are beyond the control of the manufacturer.