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/freewheel42 Mar 18 '26
After ripping out carpet, I really want to avoid it. Pet dander and human skin flakes build up underneath it. Usually you can sweep it out with a broom. Also, mold can grow if your roof leaks. Pet accidents can be hard to clean up as well.
Hard surface floors can be an investment, but they are so much easier to maintain over the life of your home