Carpet longevity

 
 
 
 

How long should my carpet last?

 
Basic carpet longevity many factors come into play when trying to figure out how long a carpet might last. Here are some of the key reasons that affect how long a carpet will last:
  • The fiber type and style, tuft twist, density rating, pile height
  • How much foot traffic in the home, number of children, pets, teens
  • How well it is maintained, regular vacuuming, periodic cleaning
  • How well it is installed (properly stretched)
  • What padding is used, type, thickness, and density

Depending on all these factors here is a basic guideline for how long you might expect a carpet to last:
 

Typical cost per square yard

 
CARPET COST
PAD COST
LABOR COST
TOTAL COST
LONGEVITY
$15$3$4$223-7 years
$20$3$4$276-10 years
$25$4$5$348-12 years
$30$4$5$3910-14 years
$35$5$5$4512-16 years
$40$6$6$5215-20 years
 
 
 
 

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