ᐅ What are your thoughts on carpet? Is it considered outdated?

Created on: 11 Dec 2007 21:35
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lolli
Hello everyone,
I am planning to install carpet flooring in my daughter's bedroom... Is that a good idea, or should I maybe reconsider?
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Winkli
5 May 2011 09:01
There are indeed significant advantages of textile floor coverings compared to hard flooring. The most important ones are listed below:

1. Noise Reduction
Scientific studies confirm that noise pollution inside buildings has a considerable impact on people's well-being. Besides reducing footstep noise, carpets provide excellent sound-absorbing properties that prevent the high noise levels often experienced with hard floors. The optimal sound absorption of carpets is especially noticeable in areas where many people gather. Incorporating carpet flooring in the initial design phase can lead to savings on acoustic treatments.

2. Dust-Binding Properties
Thanks to their dust-binding qualities, carpets are about 50% more hygienic for living spaces compared to hard floors. Since dust particles also carry germs and other components present in the indoor air, carpets—when properly and regularly maintained from the start—help reduce health risks.

3. Energy Savings
Carpets not only convey warmth, comfort, and coziness visually but also demonstrably help retain heat in a room for longer periods. For human comfort, foot warmth is crucial, which—unlike hard floors—can be easily achieved with carpets even without underfloor heating or raising the room temperature. Additionally, carpets can provide good insulation against cold, for example, coming from unheated basement areas, unlike hard flooring.

4. Easy Maintenance
Proper care from the beginning is essential for maintaining the appearance and extending the lifespan of a carpet. Using the right cleaning equipment and methods makes it much easier to remove dirt from carpets than from some coated hard floors. Depending on the level of use, a maintenance plan can be developed to ensure floor hygiene and preserve the aesthetic impact of your carpet as a design element.

5. Girloon Carpet Flooring Suitable for Dust Mite Allergy Sufferers
To the best of our knowledge, there is no scientific evidence or studies linking the presence of carpets to the occurrence of allergies. With regular and professional cleaning, the primary allergen—the excrement of house dust mites—can be effectively removed from carpet flooring. Since carpets are the only floor covering with a surface capable of binding dust from the air, they are the most suitable option for individuals allergic to house dust.

6. Muscle Relief
From an orthopedic perspective, carpets offer the best properties among all floor coverings. The fiber layer adapts to every foot movement, distributing body weight evenly and protecting joints.

7. Reduced Risk of Accidents
Textile floor coverings are soft and elastic yet not slippery, providing excellent traction and greatly reducing the risk of slipping. This benefit is especially important for older people and on staircases.

8. Indoor Air Quality
Carpets certified by the “Community of Environmentally Friendly Carpet” (GuT) belong to those that perform particularly well in indoor air quality assessments. This is documented through voluntary self- and third-party controls, ensuring low-emission, environmentally friendly, and sustainable carpet products.

9. Installation and Replacement
Installing carpet on a suitable subfloor is much faster and less costly than many hard flooring options. Removing carpet is usually simpler and less expensive than removing hard floor coverings.
Kalle797 Jul 2014 11:39
I don’t think it’s a bad idea at all; of course, it also depends on the age of your child. If they are a bit older, I would even go ahead with it and install carpet.
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Bauherren2014
25 Jul 2014 13:19
I actually find it quite practical, especially with small children. In our previous apartment, we had laminate flooring in the kids’ room, and I have to say I didn’t like it that much. The floor was hard—and small children tend to fall easily. It was cold (well, now with underfloor heating that’s not an issue) and I found it uncomfortable. It was also slippery, so my daughter (who often likes to walk around barefoot) kept slipping.

Now in the house, we have carpet in both the bedroom and the kids’ rooms (for two toddlers aged 2 years and 6 months), and I wouldn’t want it any other way. Sure, there are sometimes stains, but most of the time they come out easily. I can let the little one crawl around without worrying she might hit her head (it’s pretty loud when she falls on laminate ) and it’s much cozier. And honestly: you don’t keep carpet in kids’ rooms for 10 or 15 years anyway. Eventually, the kids want something different, so it doesn’t have to be the most expensive. And if it gets too dirty or worn out, you just replace it.