Make the Switch from Hardwood to Carpet, Contact your Hardwood Floor Installer Today!

We've all had the awkward experience of noticing someone's bad carpeting in their home. Whether it be dampness, wine stains, mildew, mold, pet hair and dander, or just a curious smell that won't go away, carpets are nearly always far from perfect. It doesn't matter how much the furniture is rearranged to hide these flaws, how many scented spray cans are emptied, or how many steam cleaners are rented from the local home improvement store.

A carpet's lifetime is a decade at best, and that's with all the additional life-support of vacuuming, shampooing, and steam cleaning. All of these tasks become increasingly difficult over time as the carpet grows further matted due to foot traffic, and when it's finally time to replace your carpeting, you rip it up and find all the dirt trapped under weave and padding. Your allergies never stood a chance!

Allergies and dirt retention are just one of many health issues carpet-owners face. Treated carpets made to retain colors and provide fire resistance emit harmful toxic chemical outgas. Most of these chemicals are released early on, but continue to leak out and into your family's lungs over the course of its lifespan.

After hearing all of carpet's shortcomings, the choice seems obvious. It's time to open up a dialogue with a hardwood floor installer. While carpets come and go, a well maintained wood floor can last a lifetime. Wood flooring is also more desirable in terms of market value if you are looking to sell your home in the future. Buyers especially appreciate wood flooring in areas such as the kitchen, hallways, dining rooms, and living rooms. Instead of ripping all the carpet up every decade or so, just by sanding and refinishing the wood floors, the surfaces of your home will look almost new again. Save cabinet space by getting rid of all your carpet remedies and invest in a decent broom, mop, or a Swiffer Wet Jet Power Mop.

Certain types of people have reservations having a hardwood floor installer do work in their bedroom. On wintry mornings, it can be quite a shock to get out of bed and put your feet down on cold wood flooring. The obvious answer to these winter woes would be to put down stylish throw rugs in your comfort zones throughout the house such as near the bed, in front of the couch, by the toilet, and near the kitchen sink. These rugs provide the same warmth and comfort to your bare feet that carpeting does, but they are also easily removable and machine-washable. If rugs are not your style, there are also modern alternatives such as tiled carpet squares. Once your hardwood floor installer is done with your home, you can be creative and make a wide variety of runners, patterned designs, or area rugs from tiled carpet squares. You can even submit your own design!

Whether it be for health, cleanliness, style, market value, or aesthetics, wood flooring is a great alternative to carpeting in your home. Contact a hardwood floor installer today!