r/Thrifty • u/Traditional_Fan_2655 • Mar 17 '26

🏡 Home & Housing 🏡 Carpet vs Flooring

Carpet has fallen out of favor in recent years, but in the past was used for floor insulation, kid comfort, and overall comfort once the shoes came off. Then, carpet became expensive, required regular vacuuming, and more effort with pets.

Recently, LVP prices are inching into the range of hardwood floors at $6+/sq ft. I noticed a Stainmaster carpet, at the best quality for highest weight or thickest density was on sale for 2.09 / sq ft! That was lower than any flooring options for tge highest level quality.

So what have you done or would you do if it was time for a change? What are your opinions orcreasons for tyat choice?

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u/chickenladydee Mar 18 '26 edited Mar 18 '26

I have had carpet, hardwood & vinyl. Hardwood & Vinyl are so much easier to clean. And if anyone in the family has asthma or allergy issues… carpet is terrible for them.