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    If you’re a pet owner, you understand how hard pets can be on floors. They can scratch up hardwood while playing with their toys, and their fur can shed all over the carpet. But, did you know, that between these two types of flooring, carpet is the most pet-friendly flooring option?

    At SMART Carpet and Flooring, we proudly provide high-quality flooring to homes throughout New Jersey and eastern Pennsylvania, bringing samples to your home with our mobile showrooms. Here, we discuss what to look for when choosing the best carpet for your pets.

    Selecting the Best Carpet for Homes With Pets

    As of 2024, 66% of homes in the United States include a pet, with most people surveyed being cat or dog owners. If you’re one of them, you’ll know how important it is to choose flooring that is both durable and easy to clean. These traits are what make carpet one of the best flooring options for pets. Not to mention it’s more comfortable on paws and bodies! Lying down on plush carpeting is warmer and provides more cushioning than lying down on a hardwood or laminate floor.

    When choosing the right carpet for your space—and pets—there are a few things you want to keep in mind:

    Animal Size

    How big or small your pet is can affect the carpet in your home. Small cats and dogs aren’t as hard on carpets as large animals. If you have large pets, you want a more durable carpet.

    Carpet Cost

    While more affordable carpets may save you money upfront, you’ll likely need to replace them every five to 10 years. Therefore, buying a more expensive, higher-quality carpet upfront may save you money in the long run.

    Foot Traffic

    As with the size of your pet, the amount of foot traffic a room receives can also impact your carpet. For example, if you have carpet in your living room and a large dog, you want to get carpet that is durable and stain-resistant.

    Carpet Construction

    The construction of your carpet also affects durability, softness, and stain resistance. For example, textured carpets offer improved visual interest while enhancing traction, meaning little ones and pets are less likely to slip. Twist carpets, on the other hand, do well in high-traffic areas because their strong construction can withstand regular wear and tear from people and pets.

    At SMART Carpet and Flooring, we offer a range of durable, stain-resistant carpets from industry-leading brands, such as Mohawk and Shaw.

     

    Hire a Team of Professionals for Your Carpet Installation

    While you can install your own carpets, we don’t recommend it. The process can be time-consuming, and if you make a mistake, you might run up your expenses or even have to start over. When you hire the professional carpet installers at SMART Carpet and Flooring, you’ll say “Wow! That was easy!” And you will enjoy additional benefits:

    Large Selection With Our Mobile Showroom

    At SMART Carpet and Flooring, we offer an extensive mobile flooring showroom. Unlike traditional showrooms, we bring the options to you. Access thousands of flooring samples from your home so you can see how they look in your space.

    Our mobile showroom helps you find a carpet that matches the décor, lighting, and existing furniture in the room. This way, you can be sure the carpet you buy is what you want. Our experts can take a look at your home and help you choose the best carpet for your pets that also makes your home comfortable and inviting.

    Transparent Pricing and Free Estimate

    We want our customers to know the price of their flooring installation project before they agree to it, which is why we offer a free in-home estimate. One of our experienced team members will come to your home, measure the size of the rooms where you want the new flooring, and provide you with a price estimate using the cost of your flooring choice.

    Additionally, we won’t raise the cost of materials during your project without telling you. We also offer 12-month interest-free financing and a lifetime installation warranty. Our commitment to transparent and upfront prices, plus price matching, means you’ll never pay store prices again.

    Locally Owned Service in New Jersey

    Unlike other flooring stores, we are locally owned and operated. Our owner is easy to get hold of if you need him. Our experts live in the area, meaning we know what products work well in homes like yours and withstand the weather in New Jersey and eastern Pennsylvania for outdoor applications.

    As a small local business, our team members are available evenings and weekends to answer any questions you may have or to provide updates on your carpet installation.

    Update Your Flooring With SMART Carpet and Flooring

    If you’re ready to install pet-friendly carpets in your New Jersey or eastern Pennsylvania home, the team at SMART Carpet and Flooring is ready to help. We have stocked our mobile showroom with thousands of carpet samples to bring right to your living room, and our professional installers can help you choose the best carpet for your pets. To schedule your free home estimate and learn more about upgrading the flooring in your home, contact us today. Never pay store prices again!

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    Judith M.
    A great experience. Ryan made it an efficient and pleasant visit. Came back when I changed my mind. They look great!
    Percita S.
    The sales representative Michele was extremely helpful and knowledgeable assisting pick out what would look best in my space. The installer are fast and efficient. I would definitely recommend their services.
    Kim H.
    Team was very professional and on time. They completed the job in a timely manner it looks beautiful! Jim, checked in to see how they were doing! He is great to work with!! I will be calling him in the winter for my next install. Thank you!!
    JoAnn L.
    I am so happy with my new floor. The guys that came and installed them were awesome. They moved all my furniture and put it all back. They were in and out in no time.
    My sales guy Andrew was awesome, he explained everything to me in detail and there were no surprises. Honestly this is the first time in a long time that I had work done in my house with no problems. I would recommend this company to anyone that wants to redo their floors. I am just so happy
    Brian C.
    This was a superior company. The person that came out and estimated the work did a fantastic job. The workers that came out and put down the rug did an unbelievably good job. The Costco company negotiated the best possible deal pricewise with this company on top of all that they gave me a $900 shop card with Costco. Unbelievable.
    Karen L
    Have used them many times. Ryan was our salesman and was great. Smooth installation and very happy with final product.
    Charna G.
    A very positive experience. The gentleman in the showroom was very patient and informative. I picked out a couple of rugs I liked and he arranged for the mobile showroom to come to my home. Ryan, with the mobile showroom, showed me the samples in my home, which was invaluable. He measured, answered questions and helped me make some decisions. He was a pleasure to work with. Delivery followed a couple of weeks later. I’m very happy with my choice. It was a painless and reasonably priced experience.
    dennis F.
    Nice price, great service and professional installation. Sales Tech Ryan was very helpful and friendly.
    Sandy P.
    Joe helped us pick out the perfect carpet for our needs. Would recommend Smart Carpet!
    Jeanette B.
    Bill Hicks was absolutely outstanding! He helped me navigate my carpeting needs with professionalism, patience, and efficiency. The installer, Sam, was also equally excellent.
    David B.
    I’ve used Smart Carpet several times over the years - this time around we got Louie for our sales rep and he was great! Very personable, patient and helpful. We made several changes during our renovation and Louie gave us fantastic support - even came back to the house more than once to make sure we were satisfied with our selections. The installation teams were phenomenal. FAST, CLEAN and courteous (they wore slip on shoes so they could remove them and keep the new carpets pristine!)
    Paulyn H.
    This is my fifth time working with Smart Carpet. Rima listened to what I needed and provided me with multiple options based on my descriptions. She helped me narrow it down to my final choice. The whole sales experience was no pressure and she went out of her way to answer any questions I had. Installation was exactly as expected. Sammy was a professional craftsman, and took great care to install the padding and then the carpet in the correct direction (it's a herringbone pattern) and ensure I was satisfied with the results. Everyone was great from start to finish. And j wouldn't hesitate to work with them again if needed.
    Barry K.
    Had a carpet installed in a basement bedroom and staircase. Louie from sales gave us the quote and was really good to work with as far as picking the best padding and carpet for our space. The price was fair and the installation went very well. We liked the communication with Louie and the company. Would use them again in the future. Communication was the key.
    Stephanie D.
    Great service and knowledgeable crew! I needed a quick turnaround and they absolutely delivered. Their recommendations were on point, they came prepared, exceeded all expectations and were a pleasure to work with.
    Christopher G.
    Excellent service! Great pricing!
    Laura G.
    Louie was extremely knowledgeable about the products. He really listened to what I wanted and went the extra mile to order samples for me. He was good with follow up and a pleasure to work with.
    John C.
    Smart Carpet provided a quality installation of my wood flooring. Matt Connor was courteous and informative about the planning and installation procedure. I would highly recommend to others.
    Ryan W.
    We are very pleased with Smart Carpet and Flooring. John came to our home to present options and gave us a fair estimate. The installers were professional and did quality work. Communication and customer service were great throughout the process.
    Denise R.
    Team was awesome. They communicated their timing and kept to it.
    Jennifer G.
    My experience with Smart Carpet couldn’t have been better! Andrew gave us a great consultation and estimate. He was honest, helpful and informative. I needed installation in an extremely short amount of time for my daughter’s room, and he made it happen! Sam came to install my carpet. He was friendly, quick and efficient. The carpet looks beautiful and we are very pleased with the quality. Looking forward to future projects with Smart Carpet.
    Michael G.
    I’ve used Shayne for the second time now in our second Monmouth county home and he’s continued to exceed our expectations with our carpet and flooring needs. He’s very thorough and responsive in helping us.
    lori W.
    What a wonderful experience! Our sales rep Louie was so knowledgeable and helpful in guiding us to the best flooring for our needs. His follow up to make sure job was completed was exceptional customer service. I highly recommend Louie and Smart Carpet for your flooring needs.
    Bre S.
    This is my second time using Oscars Carpet One in Williamstown. The staff is very sweet and helpful. Highly recommended!!
    Paul S.
    Excellent job all around from sales to installation! Very efficient and neat installers.
    Tina S.
    Jim was excellent helping us pick Core-Tec flooring. He was on time, on target and informative, educated and knowledgeable in his profession. Jim was Very patient, he took his time and really demonstrated the "CARE" factor.
    The installers were prompt, professional, courteous and very skilled. They never stopped working until the work was done. Excellent work ethic. They were also very very neat with an attention to detail that goes above and beyond.

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    Celeste G.
    Our representative was Bill Hicks. We had a great experience with Bill. He was a true professional and explained everything well. Bill was a pleasure to work with. We would recommend your company and Bill Hicks to everyone. Overall we had a great experience. The installation process was also great and the carpet is beautiful.
    Billy D.
    Overall top notch experience. Our saleswomen Ruth was a professional and I couldn’t be more happier with the ease of the installation process.
    Michael D.
    Installers were on time did a nice job they vacuumed and cleaned up and took care of everything I needed done they left the house cleaner than when they got there I'll be using them again
    Dagney K.
    We had Louis come out today to measure our house for carpet. He was a pleasure to work with. He was very professional and gave us some great advice. Smart carpet is a big company, but Louis gave us small company attention with great attention to detail. He also creatively came up with a plan that suited our needs perfectly. Thanks again Louis! 🙂
    Ryan G.
    Smart Carpet and Flooring did an exceptional job on my carpet job. Louie, the sales rep spent multiple hours with me and even came twice to ensure I was well educated on all my carpet options, and never pressured me. Louie is extremely knowledgeable and patient. Louie came during the job and after the job to ensure it was completed with excellence. The carpet installers were also exceptional. My stairs are quite complex, but the installation team spent time to complete the stairs and the whole job as expected. I am extremely glad I decided to use Smart Carpet and Flooring for my house.
    alex F.
    Working with Jim and his manager Adam Forbes was a great experience. There was an installation error on one corner and a highly visible seam….they came and replaced the entire carpet! They really stand behind their work. Very pleased.
    Amanda R.
    Shayne Heslin was very helpful. We were able to do a very fast turn around between the first call and a finished job.
    Gayle H.
    We just moved to Atlantic County from Ocean County. Shayne H. was always our
    " go-to" guy for 20 years so we hoped he would come to our new home - and he did!! Professional and courteous service. Smart Carpet is the ONLY way to go! Thank you Shayne from Steve and I once again!
    Grace C.
    Im so glad i used SMART carpet to get my wall to wall done. Louie and Sammy were great. Profesional, punctual and very knowledgeable. My carpet came out better than I expected.
    Andrew S.
    I had an amazing experience with smartcarpet and Bill Hicks! He was extremely helpful and very honest regarding what would be the best options for my basement!
    He kept me in the price range that I was going for and gave me excellent recommendations. He took his time and I never felt pressured! I 100% recommend Bill and Smartcarpet!
    Linda D.
    The installers did a nice job. We love our new carpet.
    Michael F.
    Every step of the process to install, our carpet was smooth. I went online to put in information for a free estimate and someone called me within five minutes and gave me an appointment the following morning. Our estimator, Ruth, arrived early and was a pleasure. She has much experience, quickly calculated our square footage, and explained the different types of carpets. We struck a deal within 15 minutes. Our carpet was installed two weeks later by Sam, who called the night prior. He was friendly, arrived on time and had the job completed promptly. Smart Carpet is a very professional operation and I would certainly use them again.
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    Sales person Ruth K Tom's River NJ ,rep was extremely helpful w/ choosing the right carpet for us. Sam installed our carpet so perfectly! Easy process from beginning to end. I have used smart carpet for many years. I highly recommend them for any flooring needs.!
    Maureen F.
    I met with Jimmy Breslin and he was excellent in helping me get the perfect carpet and price! Fabian and his team arrived right on time and worked so hard and also did an excellent job. Thank you Smart Carpet!
    Yvonne D.
    Carpet looks beautiful. Louie, our salesman was very patient as I made my carpet selection. The installers and binder were excellent. Will use again!
    Michel R.
    They did a really good job in a short time. Recommended.
    Kim R.
    Calling Smart Carpet is the best decision I made. Drew, our salesman, was very knowledgeable about his products and very helpful assisting us in making a decision. Price was very reasonable. Scheduling installation was easy. The installers worked very hard, and we were glad that we did not have to remove the railing in the upstairs hallway. The carpet looks amazing. I'm very pleased and won't hesitate to call them for any upcoming flooring needs.
    Leah K.
    Just had carpets installed by Smart Carpet and Flooring. It was a great experience and our salesperson, Matt Connor was amazing! He was very professional and went above and beyond to help us get the perfect carpet for our house.
    Kevin N.
    Jim is an expert salesman! He was a delight to work with and he made the entire process enjoyable and simple. We will always go to him when the next project pops up.
    Dan N
    My experience with SMART Carpet and Flooring was terrific from start to finish. Bob was so helpful during the selection process in assuring that I found the perfect texture and color of carpet for my home. The timeline for install was ahead of schedule and the installers did a flawless job. Couldn't be happier!
    Thomas M.
    We met with a couple companies and Louie stood out. Super professional and knowledgeable. Had so many more options of carpets than any other. They came in and installed everything perfectly. Highly recommend using Smart Carpet Flooring. Only issue we had was a lot of paperwork. In a digital world that part needs to be easier.
    Ronkymore A
    My family had a great experience with Smart carpet and flooring. Right from getting the quotes from Matt( the sales man) until installation. Matt was very professional, knowledgeable and courteous. We'll definitely be back for our next installation. I promise, you'll not be disappointed. Thank you!!!
    Emily P.
    We worked with Bob for our new carpet and he made the process so easy. From the initial meeting and measurement until the installation. He even checked in to make sure the job went well. We are very happy with our final product!

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