There is nothing more comfortable than soft carpet greeting your tired legs after a long day of work. It’s warm in the winter and cool in the summer making it the perfect fit for many families. Not only is it soft to the touch, but it is also one of the easiest types of flooring to maintain. But how do you pick the right carpet fiber for your home?
Fiber Types
Wool: Many consider wool to be the best material that can be used in carpeting. It is very durable including flame and water resistant while being natural and environmentally friendly. Additionally it is the most stain resistant carpet there is. It is not going to be the cheapest material but will certainly last for a long, long time!
Nylon Carpet: This is the most commonly used fiber. It is so popular due to it’s versatility and flexibility. It is durable and resilient against stains, and soft to the touch. This is good for high traffic areas.
Polyester Carpet: Polyester gives you a very soft carpet and naturally stain/fade resistant. This is good for a low traffic area of the home.
Triexta PTT Carpet: Triexta PTT stands out from polyester in many ways as it is more durable and resilient, and its appearance is more similar to nylon than polyester. It is also softer than polyester, and can be used in high traffic areas of the home.
Polypropylene Carpet: This fiber is water-resistant making it popular for outdoor carpet and good for damp basements. Polypropylene is not as resilient as the other fibers, and doesn’t spring back as readily. This fiber is best used in low traffic areas and damp areas of the home.
Individual Circumstance
Take into consideration how long you want to keep this carpet. Do you plan on swapping it out in a few years or having it for decades? Do you have children or pets? Are you planning on adding any to your family? These are all questions that you need to take into consideration before picking a carpet fiber for your home.
