Like why it might just be better than hardwood.

Thats why during renovations, youll often find hardwood underneath.

The benefits are endless.

White Living Room With Carpet

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According to Slaughter, carpet grabs and protects those allergens until you’re able to vacuum them up.

Christine Slaughter is the National Director of Design and Marketing for Shaw Builder + Multifamily atShaw Floors.

Quality and Performance

I truly believe you get what you pay for, Slaughter declares.

The Different Types of Carpet Textures

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You cant look at one factorits a combination of all of them, she continues.Warrantiesmatter as well.

How to Care for Carpet

Slaughters best advice for taking care of your carpet?

Something you do anyway:vacuum regularly.

(Deep cleaning is also important.)

Loop (AKA Berber)

Confused?

Frieze

Frieze is like Saxonys fraternal twin.

Frieze is usually a lower pile, but can turn into shag if its long enough.