This cozy design material continues to add style and comfort.
As you’ll see below, there are both practical and aesthetic benefits to installing carpet in your home.
Benefits of Installing Carpet
Comfort
One of the main benefits of installingwall-to-wall carpetis comfort.
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Plus, if someone slips and falls, carpet provides a little extra cushioning to help prevent an injury.
Cost-Effectiveness
The cost per square foot for hardwood floors is approximately double the cost of wall-to-wall carpet.
Easy Maintenance
Maintaining wall-to-wall carpet in good condition is easy and inexpensive.
“It gives the same look and feel as carpet but without the larger commitment.”
Stay away from using it in rooms that experience excessive humidity such as bathrooms.
(Believe it or not, shag-carpeted bathrooms were a thing in the ’70s.)
