Investing in a good quality, hard wearing carpet can be a great choice when it comes to your flooring. But how long do they actually last?
A high quality hard wearing carpet can last anything from 10 – 15 years, with some premium wool options lasting over 20 years. This depends on a lot of factors, including the maintenance during it’s lifetime, the foot traffic and the quality of the underlay used.
Carpets specifically built for hard wearing tend to last longer than carpets for other uses, such as deep pile carpets.
Here’s what you need to know.
Key Takeaways
- Nylon is a great option for hard wearing carpet, can can last 10-15 years
- High quality wool carpets can last even longer, over 20 years
- The longevity of a carpet depends on a number of factors, including material of the carpet, underlay, it’s maintenance, usage and the foot traffic
- Household composition can determine the lifespan of your carpet, e.g. kids, pets and the number of people in the house
Which Types Of Hard Wearing Carpets Last The Longest: A Rough Guide
When it comes to hard wearing carpet types, they can last different amounts of time. As a rough guide, this can be:
- Wool Carpet – High Quality Wool can last over 20 years
- Nylon Carpet – Can last 10 – 15 years
- Polypropylene – Can last 5 – 10 years
As mentioned, this varies depending on a lot of factors.
Factors That Affect Carpet Longevity
Foot Traffic Affects Longevity Of A Carpet
If you’ve got a really busy household with a lot of foot traffic, this can affect the longevity of the carpet. Areas like stairs, hallways and landings are often the most traffic areas in the home.
Choosing a heavy duty carpet is going to be the best for high foot traffic areas, they’re carpets which will not flatten easily.
Maintenance
Good proper maintenance can affect the lifespan of a carpet, increasing or decreasing it depending on how well looked after the carpet is.
Regular vacuuming is essential, and you should have professional deep cleaning done which removes deep stains and abrasive dirt which degrades carpet fibres.
Underlay Affects Longevity
Using a high quality well fitted underlay on your hard wearing carpet will absorb impact better, increasing the lifespan of the surface of the carpet significantly.
Household Composition
Your household composition is another factor in the longevity of your hard wearing carpet. Studies show that having pets and children can reduce carpet lifespan 20-30% due to an increase in dirt, mess and spills.
If you’ve got a busy house full of people, moving and walking around room to room a lot, this can also be another factor of a decrease in lifespan of a carpet.
With that said, choosing the best type of carpet for durability is key when you’re looking for a flooring which is built to last.
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