Does Carpet Length really affect carpet quality? Is it true that the thicker your carpet is, the longer it will last and the more durable it will be? This myth has sprouted up for the past few decades, but today we will debunk it for good to leave you making the best purchase possible!
If this is the first post you are reading by us, let me fill you in on our myth busting series. There are several myths surrounding carpets. These old tales were passed on from family to family, and likely kept a lot of smart people from buying and installing carpets in their homes. In this series of posts, the staff at J and R’s Carpet Cleaning is going to break down these myths and debunk them once and for all! For a listing of the carpet myths series, click here!
We got our information from Pelletier Rugs, a great carpet installation company. To read the full article on Carpet myths by them click here!
The Myth we are unpacking today is that thick carpet is better carpet.
Thick carpet is better if you like a plusher feel. However, thick carpet is not better if you want a more durable carpet. Density (more yarn per square inch), will provide better durability.
Most people think carpet looks worn when it is matted down. Longer yarns (thicker carpet) allow more potential for matting. The most durable carpets we have (commercial carpets) are thin, but very dense. For your home, a happy medium can work just fine.
Because some people believe thicker carpet is better, they also believe that you have to spend a lot of money to get a good wearing carpet. But you don’t have to pay a lot of money for commercial carpet, and it wears excellently. Again, a happy medium can work just fine.
So there you have it, another myth about carpets has been solved. If you have any questions you would like to see us answer you can contact us. please click here!