{"id":4680,"date":"2018-05-15T16:15:42","date_gmt":"2018-05-15T16:15:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.carpetguys.com\/blog\/?p=4680"},"modified":"2018-05-15T16:57:36","modified_gmt":"2018-05-15T16:57:36","slug":"how-long-does-carpet-last","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.carpetguys.com\/blog\/how-long-does-carpet-last\/","title":{"rendered":"How Long Does Carpet Last?"},"content":{"rendered":"

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How long does carpet last? Our design consultants hear that question from customers on a daily basis. In a perfect world, we\u2019d be able to provide a definitive answer to that question. Unfortunately, the world isn\u2019t perfect, and there are many mitigating factors that come into play when determining a carpet\u2019s life expectancy.<\/p>\n

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Keep Your Carpet Clean<\/small><\/h2>\n

How long your new carpet will last really depends on how well you take care of it. Maintaining a consistent cleaning and vacuuming schedule<\/a> and having your carpet professionally cleaned once every twelve-to-eighteen months goes a long way toward keeping your carpet\u2019s yarns in tip-top shape.<\/p>\n

You shouldn\u2019t ever use a carpet cleaning solution without first consulting the Carpet & Rug Institute\u2019s website and the carpet manufacturer\u2019s website; using the wrong cleaning product could cause permanent damage to your carpet\u2019s delicate yarn.<\/p>\n

You Get What You Pay for<\/small><\/h2>\n

Buying carpet is similar to buying a car; the good ones aren\u2019t cheap, the cheap ones aren\u2019t good, and you can\u2019t buy a new Mercedes for the price of an \u201988 Ford Escort. When you make any major purchase, try to keep in mind that basing your decision on buying something that saves you a little bit of money in the short-term will inevitably come back to bite you in the long run.<\/p>\n

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Not all carpets are equal. An entry-level, builder-grade product may have a ten-year warranty against manufacturer defects, but that doesn\u2019t mean that product won\u2019t ugly-out within the first couple of years. When you decide to purchase new carpeting<\/a>, make a list of your expectations, figure out where you want to be with your budget, and then ask your flooring professional to point you in the direction of a product that meets all the necessary criteria. Oftentimes, homeowners have to make adjustments to their budget (or their expectations) after they see how far their carpet-buying dollars will stretch.<\/p>\n

Most homeowners replace their carpet after they\u2019ve had it in their home for seven-to-ten years. With that in mind, think about what the cost of diesel fuel was ten years ago, and think about what the cost of diesel fuel is today. Since 90% of the carpet in American homes originates in Dalton, Georgia, it has to be trucked everyplace it goes\u2014the cost of diesel fuel is always <\/em>a mitigating factor in the price of carpet<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Using the Wrong Pad Will Make Your Carpet Sad<\/small><\/h2>\n

Using the correct carpet cushion<\/a> is a crucial component in extending your carpet\u2019s life expectancy. If someone tells you that four-pound pad or six-pound pad is the way to go, you should probably run away as fast as you can, because that person does not have your carpet\u2019s best interests at heart. Your carpet\u2019s padding is there to make for a more comfortable step when your heel hits the floor, but it protects the carpet\u2019s backing from abrasion against the substrate, too.<\/p>\n

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If you\u2019d like more information about carpet, padding, and proper carpet-cleaning methods, visit www.carpet–<\/a>rug.org, or you can contact The Carpet Guys at (248) 409-5359 to schedule a free in-home estimate<\/a> from one of our knowledgeable design consultants. They\u2019ll take all the necessary measurements and bring a great selection of samples from the nation\u2019s leading carpet manufacturers for you to choose from.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

How long does carpet last? Our design consultants hear that question from customers on a daily basis. In a perfect world, we\u2019d be able to provide a definitive answer to that question. Unfortunately, the world isn\u2019t perfect, and there are many mitigating factors that come into play when determining a carpet\u2019s life expectancy.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[1],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"\nWhat is the Average Lifespan if New Carpet?<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Curious about how long your new carpeting is going to last? 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