What is the value of replacing carpet with hardwood floors? As it turns out there are many positives when homeowners rip out wall-to-wall carpeting and lay down quality hardwood flooring. Let’s explore some of those benefits.
Durability and Longevity
Quality hardwood floors will last for generations. You have only to look at well cared for historical homes to find original hardwood floors that date back hundreds of years. How long does carpeting last? Maybe ten to fifteen years?
Hardwood floors offer durability and longevity. Carpeting has a shorter product life. So the value of replace carpet with hardwood floors is that you reduce the replacement frequency and thereby lower the expense of maintaining the flooring in your home.
Better Air Quality
Carpet can trap allergens such as dust, mold spores, dog and cat hair, and more, causing big trouble for any allergy sufferers in the home. Hardwood floors are a hygienic alternative to carpeting. Hardwood floors are low maintenance, easy to clean, and offer an easy way to reduce the number of indoor air pollutants and allergens in your home.
Increased Property Value
If you are selling your home, installing hardwood floors is a great option to quickly increase property value. Buyers tend to prefer hardwoods to wall-to-wall carpeting. If you’re not looking to sell anytime soon, the value of your flooring really comes down to your enjoyment of it. Hardwoods can bring character and sophistication to a home unlike any other floor covering.
However, if you’re not quite ready to give up carpet because of the financial investment or comfort level of hardwood flooring, consider combining hardwoods with carpet or a large area rug. This will deliver the benefits of both types of flooring to your home.
Replacing carpet with hardwoods is a big decision. There are many benefits to each type of flooring. Harwood flooring is a timeless option that will never go out of style, and there is a variety to suit any taste. If you’re ready to learn more about hardwood flooring, check out our product pages. Or contact our team at Floor Coverings International® of for a free in-home consultation.
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