How Do I Know When It’s Time to Replace My Carpet?
We do hear our customers and shoppers asking quite often – what is the lifespan of my carpet? and when do we know it’s time to replace? The truth is, there is no standard answer that will apply to every unique situation. However, after over 40 years of buying, selling, and installing carpet and flooring, we can share some things to look for when you think it might be time to replace your carpet.
The Lifespan of a Carpet
The typical lifespan of any carpet will depend on many factors. For example, carpet in high-traffic areas will obviously not last as long as the carpet you put in the room meant for company only. And, if you’ve bought a quality carpet, you might be able to expect a longer life span for quality materials.
Bottom line: the lifespan of any carpet will not last forever. Count on 12-15 years for a quality carpet that has been well-cared for during its lifetime. After that time, it might be time to start looking at replacing.
Wear and Tear
At some point, replacing your carpet is not a cosmetic upgrade but a necessary update. Think about all that your current carpet has been through, pets, kids, traffic, spills, damage, etc. All of these things can take their toll on your flooring. Not only can this change the look of your carpet – compare a hallway with a less-used area to see the difference – but it can also degrade the fibers of your carpet.
Cleaning
Spills, stains and oops happen all the time. And you can get away with spot cleaning your carpet for a long time. As long as it still looks good, you’re okay, right? Maybe not. Just as regular use can impact the longevity of your carpet, so can years of cleaning. Spot cleaning and professional ‘all over’ cleaning can also degrade the fibers and structure of your carpet over the year.
Don’t panic; carpets are made to be washed, but after a decade or so, you might start to see wear from cleaning, too. But, if you find yourself cleaning the same spots repeatedly with poorer results, it might be time to replace the entire carpet.
Trends
If you are fortunate enough to have carpet that you love last for a decade or more, you could find yourself facing a style issue. Trends change all the time in flooring, just like fashion. So if you’ve been looking at outdated flooring, wondering how soon you can update, it might be time to make the leap. There are styles, brands and looks to suit every taste. You’ll easily be able to find something that will look better and still last another decade (at least).
When it IS Time
When you’re ready to replace your flooring, you don’t have to feel overwhelmed. Our showroom has over a million square feet of carpet, LVP and flooring options for you to browse. We only sell what we have in stock. Unlike other stores that make you wait for your carpet to arrive at a distribution center before you’ll get an installation date, we have your selection ready to go. You can browse our selection and shop with confidence, knowing that we can usually work within your timeline. Then, our team will come to you for a measurement appointment, and our master installers will get the job done.
Are you ready? We’ll be here for you when you are!