Reasons To Choose Carpeting Over Wood Floors
The first thing you should consider is how long you will be in your home. If you are not going to be in your home for more than a year or two you should save your money. wood floors are expensive and you will never recoup the expenses with the increased value to the home.
Next you should consider how much dirt and dust is trapped by carpeting. Carpet has millions of little fibers that hold dust and keep it out of the air. This actually makes the air cleaner and keeps you from having a problem with dust settling on furniture. Without something to hold the dust it will be floating all over your home.
Another thing to consider is the sound deadening characteristic of carpet. Without your carpet and the pad underneath it you might be amazed at how much of an echo your rooms have. You also have the extra noise from walking on a hard floor with no cushion. How much peace and quiet do you need?
Lastly, consider the comfort that carpet provides. Waking up in the morning it is much nicer to step onto a warm and soft carpet rather than a cold hard wood floor. Think about your kids laying in front of the TV on the floor. Which would be more comfortable, wood or carpet?
The decision will ultimately depend on your personal preferences. Just take a little time to think about the positives of carpet before you invest in an expensive wood floor.