Advantages
of wall-to-wall carpets
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Carpet is permanent and
therefore does not shift around on the floor
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Absorbs noise
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Provides insulation for the
entire floor
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It can cover a badly worn or
stained wood floor
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There are a wide range of
textures and colors available
Disadvantages of wall-to-wall carpets
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Once it’s installed, it can’t
be moved
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High traffic areas will show
wear as you cannot rotate the carpet
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Professional installation is
required to install the carpet which will add to the cost
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Cleaning and repair of the
carpet has to be done in-house
Advantages of area rugs
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Area rugs can be moved from
room to room or from house to house if you relocate
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Area rugs can be rotated to
avoid wear and tear in high traffic areas
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Area rugs can have amazing
designs that won’t overtake a room like wall-to-wall carpet
which should best be left in neutral colors
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They look elegant on wood
floors
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Area rugs can be used to cover
wall-to-wall carpet in high traffic areas like hallways and
entrance ways
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Unlike wall-to-wall carpet,
there is an enormous variety of designs, colors and textures
available to choose from
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Area rugs can be sent out for
cleaning and repair
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Area rugs can provide a focal
point in any room
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Cleaning underneath the rug is
easy
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No installation is required
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Can be a lot cheaper than
wall-to-wall carpets
Disadvantages of area rugs
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Area rugs can shift or slide –
use anti-slip rug holders to prevent this from happening
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Any unsecured edges may lift
and cause tripping
Deciding on whether to have wall-to-wall carpet or an area rug
ultimately comes down to personal choice. Hopefully this guide has
helped with your decision-making.
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