{"id":3344,"date":"2017-04-17T10:00:36","date_gmt":"2017-04-17T10:00:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.carpetguys.com\/blog\/?p=3344"},"modified":"2017-04-17T15:46:42","modified_gmt":"2017-04-17T15:46:42","slug":"carpet-for-basements","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.carpetguys.com\/blog\/carpet-for-basements\/","title":{"rendered":"What is the Best Carpet for Basements?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3370\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carpetguys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/TCG_4-17-2017_What-Carpet-is-Best-for-Basements-Blog-Post-Banner.jpg\" alt=\"basement carpet installation\" width=\"775\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carpetguys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/TCG_4-17-2017_What-Carpet-is-Best-for-Basements-Blog-Post-Banner.jpg 775w, https:\/\/www.carpetguys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/TCG_4-17-2017_What-Carpet-is-Best-for-Basements-Blog-Post-Banner-300x77.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 775px) 100vw, 775px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Did you know that over 28% of homes are finished with carpet? That includes the basement.<\/p>\n<p>If you want the <em>best basement carpet<\/em> in your home, there are a couple things you need to consider.<!--more--><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"padding-bottom: 7px;\">How to Select Basement Carpet<\/h2>\n<p>Installing carpet in the basement is beneficial for many reasons. Often, basements are neglected and mainly used for storage. But, imagine turning that part of your house into extra living space.<\/p>\n<p>Before you have any kind of flooring installed, make sure you have a &#8220;carpet ready\u00a0basement&#8221;. Basements don&#8217;t share the same climate as the rest of the house, so take these factors into mind before looking at any <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carpetguys.com\/prices\/carpet\/\">samples of carpet<\/a>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What is the moisture level like in your basement?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How much time will you be spending down there?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What will you be using your basement for?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How much activity and foot traffic do you anticipate?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do kids or pets go down in the basement?<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Moisture is huge for basements because a wet basement can completely ruin your investments. Keeping your moisture levels under control is the key to a healthy basement environment.<\/p>\n<p>Once you have the answers to these questions, you&#8217;re safe to begin looking at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carpetguys.com\/basement-flooring\/\">basement carpet<\/a>\u00a0selections.<\/p>\n<p><img class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3351\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carpetguys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/carpet-basement.jpg\" alt=\"finished basement carpet\" width=\"775\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carpetguys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/carpet-basement.jpg 775w, https:\/\/www.carpetguys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/carpet-basement-300x155.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 775px) 100vw, 775px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"padding-bottom: 7px;\">The Best Carpet for Basements<\/h2>\n<p>Have you considered <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carpetguys.com\/carpet\/berber\/\">Berber\u00a0Carpet<\/a> for your basement?<i><\/i> Berber<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a great carpet for basements and comes with a lot of benefits, especially if your basement will experience a lot of traffic. It is a number one choice for many homeowners, whether for the basement or other parts of the house.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you want something with an off the cuff look, try exploring <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carpetguys.com\/carpet\/frieze\/\">Frieze Carpet<\/a> as an option<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Falling into the &#8220;cut pile&#8221; class of carpeting, it&#8217;s kinked fibers give any room in the house character. Frieze is also known to be a natural insulator, keeping heat from penetrating to the floor.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you want something more formal and luxurious, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carpetguys.com\/carpet\/plush\/\">Plush Carpet<\/a>\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">is a great choice. Typically used in bedrooms and living rooms, this would be exquisite in basements. It is inviting, warm and intimate, and velvety underfoot. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><img class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3352\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carpetguys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/carpeted-basement.jpg\" alt=\"new carpet for basements\" width=\"775\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carpetguys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/carpeted-basement.jpg 775w, https:\/\/www.carpetguys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/carpeted-basement-300x155.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 775px) 100vw, 775px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let The Carpet Guys<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> help you select the best carpet for your basement today!\u00a0All you have to do is pick up the phone and schedule a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carpetguys.com\/schedule\/carpet\/\">basement carpet estimate<\/a> with us.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>We can assist you in choosing the perfect type of carpet that best suits your lifestyle. 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