Carpet has been a staple in homes for decadesbut you should never install it in these rooms.
Jay Wilde
Carpet floors have been a staple in homes for decades.
Its comfortable and practical, making it a frequent choice for bedrooms and living rooms.
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While carpet has its upsides, it also has its drawbacks.
Frommaintenance to cleanup, carpet flooring can be costlyespecially if you install it in the wrong spaces.
If you’re replacing your floors or areconsidering new carpet, steer clear of these rooms.
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Bathrooms
Bathrooms are number one on our no-carpet list for a reason.
Due to showers, sinks, and tubs, bathrooms are high-moisture areas.
Instead of using carpet in your bathroom, consider vinyl, laminate, ceramic, or porcelain tiles.
That means kitchen floors should be spill and mess-friendly.
Kitchencarpets are likely to become stainedover time, causing them to look dingy.
Thesekitchen flooring optionsallow foreasy mess clean upand will withstand the wear-and-tear kitchen floors receive.
Use low-pile or washable runners in your kitchen to add color and warm up the space.
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Laundry Rooms
Similar to bathrooms, laundry rooms are high-moisture areas that areprone to mold and mildewbuildup over time.
This slow buildup can be accelerated if there are any issues with your washing machine.
Instead of carpet, use laminate, vinyl, or slate for yourlaundry room floors.
Mud Rooms
Mud isn’t welcome on many floors, but it’s an especially large hassle on carpet.
To further prevent obvious staining, choose darker flooring that won’t show mud and dirt as easily.
Instead of an easily-stainable carpet, choose another soft flooring that is easier to clean.
Consider purchasing foam floor tiles that fit together across the room.
They are soft, durable, and water-resistant.
