Floor covering is an important part of home decor. Nowadays we have so many choices for floor covering. Each one of them comes with pros and cons associated with them. So, it is not easy to choose the best one out of them. One has to undergo an in-depth comparison of them. The latest trends depict that people choose from either hardwood floor covering or carpeting considering their advantages. Carpet flooring comes with so many benefits and comfort. We have identified 7 main benefits that one should consider while making the choice of floor covering. Without further ado, let’s check them in detail.

1. Carpeting can be very stylish

When it comes to stylishness, carpeting has many advantages over hardwood floor covering. For one, carpets can come in a wider range of colours. Whereas hardwood flooring can only come in a few natural colours such as brown and black. With carpets, one can have a range of design patterns and colours, in comparison to hardwood floors. Ultimately, carpeting offers more stylish results. It looks elegant, and comfortable and brings a luxurious feel to the home space. Besides, selecting carpeting can instantly redefine the space to a living one which was earlier drab.

2. A carpet feels more comfortable

Carpets are typically soft. They feel more comfortable than hardwood floors while standing, walking or lying on. In more scientific terms, we see that carpets are capable of absorbing shock (say, as one walks on them). On the other hand, hardwood flooring doesn’t have such shock absorbency. It is also notable that carpets tend to be more flexible than hardwood floors. And there is an undeniable fact that carpets tend to have a cushioning effect. That is as opposed to hardwood floors.

3. Carpets are warmer

The materials from which carpets are made tend to be very effective at insulation. Therefore they prevent heat loss. There have actually been scientific studies showing the extent to which rugs offer insulation. These studies show that the insulation factor (or R-factor) for thicker rugs tends to be higher. It is certainly greater than other floor coverings. This is why walking on this flooring during the winter feels much warmer than walking on hardwood floors. Considering the cold atmosphere of the UK and its effect on day-to-day life many find carpet floor covering more suitable for them.

Insulation factor of the carpet also reduces the cost of keeping the home warm. This could be a vital cost-saving for people who live in extremely cold regions.

4. A carpet is better for health

As per the earlier belief hardwood floor is better for people with asthma and allergies. But multiple recent studies not only challenged this but also debunked this myth. They have established the fact that carpets are healthier than wood floorings for people with respiratory issues. Therefore an investment in a carpet can also end up being an investment in better health. And as we all know, good health is priceless. So, this alone can be a solid reason to get in touch with carpet fitters to proceed ahead.

5. Carpets are more effective at noise absorption

Carpets are always softer than hardwood flooring. And as we all know, soft surfaces tend to absorb noise better than hard ones. That is because, among other factors, the soft surfaces are less prone to producing echoes. So, if you don’t want the sounds produced in a particular room transmits to adjacent rooms, the best thing to do is install a carpet. The carpet prevents outside noise from entering the room.

6. A carpet may prove to be safer

This is a very important consideration, especially in homes with young kids and elderly individuals. Usually, the nature of a carpet is not slippery. That is in contrast to hard flooring, which tends to be very slippery. And even when one does fall, carpets offer cushioning effect and absorb some of the impacts. But hardwood flooring will only tend to make the fall worse. Therefore wherever safety is a key issue, it is always better to take the carpeting option, rather than using hardwood flooring. That includes on the stairs where harsh falls on hard flooring can result in casualty, disability or undesired outcomes. The same can be the case with the baby’s room. In order to prevent this on stairs 50 to 60 ounce carpet often proves to be ideal. That is because they are not too thick, yet they are typically durable and able to withstand heavy footfall on stairs.

7. A carpet may be cheaper

Usually, carpets tend to cost much lesser than hardwood flooring. Granted, there are a few expensive types of carpets, whose total cost can be higher than that of the cheapest hardwood floorings.

Moreover, many hard floor covering requires stringent preparation like coating on an existing floor. Whereas carpeting doesn’t require much preparation. It simply brings down the total cost of the carpeting project. So it is a matter of fact carpeting is a cheaper yet superior floor covering option.

If you are planning to redefine your home space, all you need to do is contact MM Carpets Contractors Ltd. They are professional carpet fitters in London. They can help you with proper carpet selection and installation.