The cost to install laminate flooring averages 2 750 compared to hardwood s average of 4 400 and carpet s average of 1 600.
Is more expensive carpet worth it.
However nylon is also the most expensive of the synthetic carpet fibers.
Laminate is more diy friendly and moisture resistant than both wood and carpet.
I have a carpet shampoo machine which i use about twice a year.
It also beats out both of them as an ideal material for pets.
Despite this the main area in the lounge soon looks tired.
What i have done now is buy a large rug and what a difference it has made to the room.
My carpet is about 12 years old and no sign of wear it was middle of the road price wise and there is a good quality underlay.
As far as carpets go the more expensive ones really are the better ones.
Installing hardwood floors can cost between 9 and 12 per square foot compared with about 3 to 5 per square foot for carpet so some homeowners opt to install hardwood floors only in some.
In some cases a cheaper carpet might be preferable such as for a seldom used room or a child s bedroom where the carpet might be replaced over a shorter time frame.
It s worth every penny.
But as a general rule carpet will usually cost you less than any other hard surface.
Why buy a cheap carpet now only to have to pay for repairs and replacement later.
Even in an increasingly expensive manhattan 3 5 million still pays for a lot like a 2 000 square foot apartment without south facing light and 12 years of private school for one of the children.
That being said carpet more than any other surface varies the most in price.
It has been around for a long time and thanks to innovations is more durable than it ever was before.
When you re buying a carpet you re making a lifetime investment and improving the value of your home.
As you get into much softer nylons or multi colored carpets or wool carpets the prices increase and are sometimes even more expensive than hardwoods.