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Q.
We just bought a house and need to re-carpet. We've got a quote from Lowe's for a Mohawk carpet,
53oz face-weight, 6.5 twist, BCF, 100% Lisse nylon, "textured" carpet. We like it but I have been rethinking
it because I'm not sure it is dense enough. This carpet is for our entire upstairs--two bedrooms, one office and the main stair well. It's only
the two of us, but I want to make sure we are making a good investment.
Does carpet sound like a wise choice? Would you advise something more dense? We checked out a more dense carpet made by Pacific Coast (I
think) and it would be $500 more for the same amount. I just don't know if the higher density justifies the added cost. Let me know what you think!
Thanks! D.W.
A.
Your carpet selection basically seems fine to me based on what limited carpet
info you have told me. 53 ounces is a good carpet face weight. But you didn't
say how much the carpet cost per yard or what carpet pad you selected and how
much that will cost, or the density ratings of the carpet or padding.
The carpet you are considering might be a good selection for your needs and
lifestyle, but without knowing all the details I can't say for sure. Lisse'
is a "soft" nylon and is more expensive than a standard nylon carpet
because it
feels more soft to the touch. They create this softness by making the strand
thinner. By doing so, this may reduce the overall resiliency of the carpet. Reduced
carpet resiliency means the carpet does not retain it's new appearance as long
and
therefore can mat down sooner. You do not want this to happen as it is not
typically covered under the carpet manufacturer's warranty. Once the carpet
fiber begins to mat
down, there is little that can be done to restore it to it's like new
appearance.
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