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Carpets Vs Wooden flooring – The battle continues

Long time ago in the battle of the interior designers the battle which in turn lead to what is now referred to as the ‘War of the flooring’. All joking aside there have been debates for many years, even decades now, which is the best carpets or wooden/hard flooring.

To carpet or not to carpet

Many landlords these days seem to be removing carpets from properties and just sanding and treating the wooden flooring leaving them bare and exposed. Is this the best course of action or should carpets take back their rightful place to re-replace laminates and wood flooring?

Many people opt for hardwood as a quick, accessible and cost efficient way of removing carpets. This is not always the case and you should always way up the alternatives to confirm that you are making an educated decision as a consumer. The initial cost may be less but the year on year cost to treat and care for you hardwood flooring can soon way up. People also have the misconception that carpets are less hygienic than hardwood floors. The way that shags are created means that dirt sticks, but this dirt can be removed very easily with the use of a vacuum cleaner; hardwood floors do not have such abilities and as such need to be thoroughly cleaned all over to get the same cleaning effect. Some people now believe that as carpets are easier to maintain, they are the better option if you have allergies.

Other key benefits of Carpets over hardwood flooring include:

* Greater Warmth
* Sound insulation
* Safety
* Comfort



Beauty is in the eye of the beholder

Keeping with the theme of Carpets Vs hard wood flooring, carpets give you the opportunity to choose from a wide range of colours, patterns, and textures. If you type in the word ‘carpets’ into an internet search engine, you’ll be sure to find an array of different carpet types.

Whichever decisions you make on your flooring just remember to evaluate all factors for the room in question and you’ll be sure to make the decision that is right for you; carpets or wooden flooring…. The choice is yours.
With a variety of carpets available from carpets-direct.co.uk you can browse through our range and choose the exact carpet you need, delivered to you at a competitive price.