Carpet
Tufted nylon, polyester, or wool surface attached to an underlying pad, sold by square yard or square foot.
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Carpet: Tufted nylon, polyester, or wool surface attached to an underlying pad, sold by square yard or square foot. Typical cost: $3–$7 per sq ft installed including pad..
Why it matters
Carpet is the cheapest flooring per square foot but the most expensive over time — most needs replacement every 7–10 years.
Typical cost
$3–$7 per sq ft installed including pad.
Pros
- • Warm and quiet
- • Soft underfoot
- • Hides subfloor imperfections
Cons
- • Traps allergens
- • Stains permanently
- • Shorter lifespan
Common uses
- • Bedrooms, family rooms, stairs
Alternatives
LVP with area rugsEngineered hardwood
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- What carpet for stairs?
- Solution-dyed nylon with low pile — most durable and stain-resistant.
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