Just how long should a well-cared for carpet last? Amazingly, there are some very well-cared for Oriental Rugs that are over 100 years old. According to DuPont studies, though, the average life of a carpet is 12.4 years.
There are actually some incredible new carpeting products available that offer amazing durability and life-expectancy, such as Mohawk’s SmartStrand Silk and SmartStrand Ultra, which both provide 25 year warranties for texture retention, fade resistance, and abrasive wear and lifetime full pet warranties. Both of these lines are extremely luxurious and durable (and affordable), making for a carpeting experience that everyone should have.
If you are looking for something more traditional, there are some great options available, such as Wear-Dated nylon carpeting, which also offers attractive durability, with 20 year texture retention, fade resistance, and abrasive wear warranties, and a lifetime pet urine warranty.
To determine the actual life-expectancy of your carpet, check out your manufacturer’s warranty. We will talk more about how you should care for your carpet to maximize that warranty in future posts. Oh, and if you are curious about that silk carpeting, you should visit your local carpet store and ask for SmartStrand Silk. Be forewarned, though, once you feel it and see how easy it is to clean, nothing else will compare. Your toes will fall in love and you will be hooked.
