Carpet durability and life span.
Middle grade carpet.
Carpet rated for high traffic resists matting so the use of the proper grade of carpet will keep the carpet looking good longer.
Plush a cut pile with a smooth even finish.
But the more durable the carpet is.
Here i will give you a few eye opening examples and my professional advice on what grade of carpet you need to buy.
Higher grades of carpet are made with better materials and are designed to tolerate more wear and tear.
The more it s going to cost you.
There are so many things consumers need to look out for when buying new carpet.
Again the higher the quality the longer your new carpet is going to last and the more it s going to cost you.
What grade of carpet you select all depends on how long you want your carpet to last and how much foot traffic you have in your home.
Face weights range from 30 ounces to 40 ounces.
Choose high traffic carpet for stairways hallways entryways and any room that will see a lot of foot traffic.
In a heavy foot traffic applications you must buy a higher grade of carpet than if you have a low or medium traffic application.
There are at least 6 medium grade carpets for those who want a carpet to last for 6 to 12 years.
Prices range 18 to 30 per yard for the carpet only.
If you want your carpet to last 20 years you will need to buy a higher quality carpet than if you only want your new carpet to last just 5 years.