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Basements are notorious for being dreary, uninviting environments only arachnids enjoy congregating in while they hunt for other creepy critters you don\u2019t want in your home.<\/p>\n

However, if you have a finished basement but find the environment too cold or damp to enjoy, installing new carpet in your basement<\/em> might be just what you need to reclaim previously underutilized space in your home.<\/p>\n

Be on the Lookout for Cracks<\/small><\/h2>\n

Installing a new plush, Berber, or frieze in your basement is a great way to add warmth and comfort to your home\u2019s subterranean level. Most hard-surface flooring options, such as laminate, hardwood, and luxury vinyl, require a perfectly smooth substrate for installation. Carpet, on the other hand, will work over any smooth surface, even if it slopes toward a floor drain.<\/p>\n

Before you commit to purchasing new carpet for your basement<\/strong>, be sure that your home\u2019s foundation doesn\u2019t have any cracks that would allow water to penetrate. Nothing ruins new carpeting faster than a basement that floods after heavy rain. Regardless of which style and fiber-type you choose, there isn\u2019t a carpet on the planet that will retain its texture after repeated exposure to flooding.<\/p>\n

Why You Should Choose a Synthetic Fiber<\/small><\/h2>\n

Should you find yourself in the unenviable position of being the owner of a home with a leaky basement, it would be a waste of your time and money to have wall-to-wall carpeting installed<\/a>. Instead, opt for an inexpensive area rug you can dispose of if it becomes waterlogged.<\/p>\n

If your basement tends to feel cool and somewhat damp, but you don\u2019t have any issues with leaks or sewer backups, you should choose a carpet made of synthetic fibers<\/a>, such as PET polyester, nylon, or olefin.<\/p>\n

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Why You Shouldn\u2019t Choose Wool<\/small><\/h2>\n

Wool carpets are outdated, extremely expensive (it takes a lot of time and money to run a sheep ranch, after all), and ill-suited for moisture-rich environments. Most carpet companies don\u2019t sell wool carpeting, most installers don\u2019t have the specialized training required to install a 100% wool product, and most carpet cleaning companies won\u2019t touch an all-wool product because they\u2019re afraid of destroying the yarns. Wool may be great for sweaters (we prefer alpaca), but it isn\u2019t a practical flooring solution for a basement.<\/p>\n

Are You in the Market for New Carpet for Your Basement?<\/small><\/h2>\n

If you\u2019re in the market for new carpet for your basement<\/a>, schedule a free in-home estimate from The Carpet Guys.<\/p>\n

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We offer convenient appointment times seven days a week, we back all of our installation work with a written lifetime guarantee, and our installers will move your furniture at no additional cost<\/a> to you.<\/p>\n

To schedule a free carpet appointment<\/a> with one of our knowledgeable design consultants, fill out the contact form on our website or give us a call at (248) 409-5359 today. One of our call center representatives will be happy to assist you.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Basements are notorious for being dreary, uninviting environments only arachnids enjoy congregating in while they hunt for other creepy critters you don\u2019t want in your home. However, if you have a finished basement but find the environment too cold or damp to enjoy, installing new carpet in your basement might be just what you need […]<\/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":"\nShould I Install New Carpet in My Basement?<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"If you're on the fence about getting new carpeting installed in your basement, we're here to help. 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