If the carpet in your home looks like it’s seen better days, it might be time to say goodbye. Carpets not only hold dirt and stains, they can cost you more money than they’re worth. So if you’re thinking about making the switch from carpet to hardwood flooring, but not quite sure yet, here are a few reasons to help you decide.
Hardwood floors last longer
Carpeting has a lifespan of about seven years, but if you have kids and pets, that lifespan can be cut short. Hardwood floors, however, can last upwards of 50 years, and create a timeless look in any space. Would you rather replace your carpet seven times or install amazing hardwood floors once?
Upkeep is easier
With hardwood floors, the vacuuming problem is all but solved, since you’ll have far fewer places where dirt likes to stick. Hardwood floors require a simple dry mopping one to three times a week, depending on the foot traffic and pet situation in your house. If you want a carpet to last the full amount of its lifespan, you’ll have to invest serious money in steam cleaning and shampooing, which can really add up.
Better for allergies
Anything is better than carpet for allergies. Whether you’re considering vinyl tile, laminate flooring, or hardwood floors in your home remodeling, each will have a noticeably positive effect on allergies. Carpet tends to hold dust and other allergens; even pollen gets stuck in carpet fibers during the summer. Hardwood or tiled flooring will ensure those allergens don’t stick.
It may already be there
If you have carpeting in your home, chances are it was installed over wood floors. In most cases, it will take minimal work to get the carpet ripped up and to finish the floors. With a skilled contractor, the job should be a breeze.
Selling point
Homeowners love hardwood floors, so it would make sense that people looking for a home would them, too. Hardwood floors are a huge selling point in a home. Some people simply don’t want to pay for the installation themselves, and others only seek out homes with finished wood floors.
Your home and your family could benefit from hardwood floors. Not only that, but if you’re considering selling, they can raise your property value significantly. Don’t wait to kick that carpet to the curb!