Unexpected Benefits of Carpet Flooring

Over the past decade, carpeting has had a resurgence in popularity as people realize that it has surprising benefits when installed in certain areas of the home. Carpet offers benefits over other types of flooring, including beauty, comfort, longevity, and value. Carpet flooring is particularly beneficial in rooms that inspire comfort and relaxation, like bedrooms, living rooms, and family rooms. If you are considering a home renovation or remodel and want to install new flooring in all or part of your home, you should consider carpet flooring installation. Take a look at the unexpected benefits of carpet flooring and then schedule a flooring design consultation. 

Luxurious Comfort and Warmth

Most people know how luxurious it feels to walk on high-quality carpeting with bare feet. Carpet flooring is much warmer and more comfortable than other types of home flooring like hardwood and tile. It retains warmth and feels better on your feet than other flooring choices. Instead of stepping onto a cold, hard surface when you get out of bed on a winter morning, you can enjoy the insulating effect of carpeting.   

Superior Sound Absorption

Carpet offers superior sound absorption over other types of hard flooring. Sound waves do not bounce off the floor and travel; instead, they are absorbed by the carpeting material and silenced. Carpet flooring also reduces the noise of foot traffic, which is especially helpful for rooms on upper floors. 

Improved Energy-Efficiency

One particularly surprising benefit of installing carpet flooring is that it can actually improve your home’s energy-efficiency. Carpeting is an insulating material that absorbs warmth and lowers your home’s heating bills. You may be able to lower your thermostat in the winter because carpet flooring will make you feel warmer and hold more heat in the room than tile flooring or natural stone flooring. 

Color and Design Options for Every Home Decor

Homeowners have more choices than ever before when it comes to color, design, material, and style options for carpet flooring. You can find a design choice for any style of home decor and any personal aesthetic. You can opt for basic high- or low-pile carpeting in a range of solid colors, from neutrals and pastels to bolder and brighter colors. You also have a choice of subtle and dramatic patterns and designs, from paisley and floral to geometric patterns. You can also choose from a wide variety of thicknesses, materials, and pile styles to find the perfect option for your lifestyle, budget, and aesthetic.  

Low-Maintenance and Easy Care Options

Many modern carpet materials are available in low-maintenance and easy care options. Your carpet flooring can be treated to resist spills, stains, fading, insect damage, and pet damage. Carpet is incredibly durable, and when it is properly cleaned and maintained it can last for decades. If you can commit to minimal maintenance by vacuuming your carpet every two weeks, it will look beautiful for many, many years. 

Quick, Simple Installation

Carpet flooring installation is faster and simpler than other new flooring installations. It is much less labor-intensive and requires fewer people and tools than flooring options like tile and natural stone flooring installation. If you are looking for a fast, easy way to improve the comfort and beauty of your home, choosing carpet flooring installation is your best option. 

Cost-Effective Home Improvement Solution 

If you want to dramatically improve the appearance, value, and comfort of your home but can’t afford a full home renovation or remodel, installing carpet flooring is a fast, easy, and cost-effective solution. Installing new carpet flooring can significantly enhance the beauty of your home and increase its resale value, and you can find budget carpeting that is still high-quality and resistant to stains, fading, and damage. 

Sustainable and Environmentally Friendly 

Carpet flooring is incredibly sustainable and environmentally friendly. When old carpeting is removed, it can be recycled and made into new products like roofing shingles, railroad ties, and automotive parts. Modern carpet flooring is designed and manufactured to be a lasting flooring solution and resist damage, fading, and staining. A properly maintained and cared for carpet can last for many years and withstand heavy foot traffic. 

Improved Indoor Air Quality

Properly cleaned and maintained carpeting is a surprisingly good flooring choice for people who suffer from allergies, asthma, and respiratory conditions. Carpet fibers trap allergens, dust, and other contaminants, preventing them from circulating through the air and being breathed in. When carpeting is cleaned and vacuumed, these contaminants are removed faster and more effectively than they would through sweeping or dust mopping a hard-surface floor. As long as carpeting is kept clean and dry, it does not support the growth of mold or allergens.  

Reduced Risk of Slips, Falls, and Injuries 

Carpeting offers more traction than other types of flooring, which means that it reduces your risk of slips and falls. Carpet flooring is actually better for the health of your feet, ankles, knees, and back than other flooring options as well. Studies and research have shown that installing carpet can improve health and safety and reduce the risk of slips, falls, and injuries. If you have a young child in your home who is just learning to walk, carpeting can cushion their falls and lower the risk of bruises and injuries. If you or a loved one is elderly or at risk of trips and falls, installing carpeting is preferable over more slippery flooring that offers no cushioning or padding in the event of a fall. Carpeting absorbs shock very well and significantly reduces pain, injuries, and bruising should a fall occur. 

Schedule a Consultation for Carpet Flooring Today

If you’re considering a flooring renovation or new flooring installation, our team at Abatiello Design Center is standing by, ready to help. We specialize in flooring installation and flooring repairs for homes and businesses, and we have decades of experience in the industry. Our design consultants can walk you through your options for carpet flooring, show you samples of our designs and materials, and help you choose the best carpeting for your lifestyle, needs, goals, aesthetic, and budget. We will work closely with you throughout the process so that it is easy, seamless, and stress-free. 
In addition to carpet flooring, we also offer luxury vinyl, hardwood, tile, natural stone, and laminate flooring. We specialize in kitchen and bathroom cabinets and countertops, flooring solutions, and home renovation and remodel services. To schedule a flooring installation or flooring design consultation in Upstate New York, Vermont, or New Hampshire, call us today at (802) 773-6300 or contact us online.