With
so many carpet questions, options and specifications to consider, Where do
you begin to shop for carpet? Yes, it is confusing, but I'll explain
everything you need to know. Don't be in a hurry, there's a few
things you need to learn about carpet.
First, you need to determine your level
of foot traffic in your home.
This useful guide helps consumers
determine what grade of carpet to select, how long new carpet might last
and basic carpet cost.
Carpet Foot Traffic Test
You can't choose new carpet
wisely unless you select a carpet that is capable of withstanding your level
of foot traffic. I have created a simple test you can take to help you
determine your own level of foot traffic based on several critical
variables.
Test Directions:
To
determine your Carpet Foot Traffic Score consider the following questions
carefully and add up all your points on a separate piece of paper:
Start
The Carpet Foot Traffic Test:
1.
How many adults live in your home?
2.
Do you have children, teenagers or pets?
-
Each Child under
13 (add 4 points for each
child)
-
Each
Teenager (add
6 points for each teen)
-
Each
Small pet
(add 3 points each small pet)
-
Each
large pet
(add 6 points each large pet)
3.
Do you entertain or have grandchildren visit?
-
No
(add 0 points)
-
Entertain
occasionally
(add 2 points)
-
Entertain
often
(add 6 points)
-
Grandchildren
seldom
(add 2 points)
-
Grandchildren
often
(add 4 points)
4.
How often do you vacuum thoroughly? (Need a New
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-
Never
(add 25 points)
-
Once
a week
(add 6 points)
-
Twice
a week
(add 3 points)
-
Three
times a week
(add 1 points)
-
Everyday
(add 0 points)
5.
How often do you have your carpets professionally cleaned?
-
Once
a year
(add 2 points)
-
Every
other year
(add 0 points)
-
Every
third year
(add 4 points)
-
Never
(add 25 points)
6.
How big is your home?
Finish:
Now Add Up Your Points!
10
to 24 points = Low Traffic Learn more about: Low
traffic
25
to 34 points = Medium Traffic Learn more about: Medium
traffic
35
to 44 points = Moderate Traffic Learn more about: Moderate
traffic
45
points & up = Heavy Traffic Learn more about: Heavy
traffic
What's your Traffic level?
Low, Medium, Moderate or High?
