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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