Generally speaking, the carpet in your home should last for about a decade or so. The wear and tear of years of foot traffic and household abuse (stains, tears, general wear and tear) causes your carpet to thin and become flat, or it may simply begin to look dated.

However, although commercial hotel carpet flooring is most often found in industrial or business settings, the flooring can also be found in residential settings. Commercial carpet is constructed with a shorter pile and much tighter looping styles in mind, and it is designed to be durable and long-lasting in nature.

When it comes time to replace your current carpeting, Commercial flooring should be considered rather than traditional residential carpeting for the job. Here are four compelling arguments in favor of using commercial carpet in the home.

Commercial carpet is a cost-effective flooring option.
Your licensed flooring dealer can show you different types of commercial and residential carpet options that are suitable for your budget, but in general, commercial carpeting is less expensive per square foot than residential carpeting in terms of cost per foot. The reason for this can be traced back to the fundamental construction of commercial flooring. Commercial carpeting is typically made of more affordable fibers and can be installed for as little as $2 per square foot. It is designed to last for a long time.

Commercial carpet has a long life span.
Yet another advantage of using commercial carpet in the home is that it will outlast residential carpet by orders of magnitude. In a commercial setting with high foot traffic, this type of carpeting can outlast residential carpeting by nearly a decade, according to the Carpet and Rug Institute.

Commercial carpet can last even longer in a home setting than it would in a commercial setting because it does not receive the same amount of varied foot traffic as it would in a building. When it comes to the busiest areas of your home, such as your living room, hallways, and children's rooms, consider commercial carpeting with a flat weave construction.

Maintenance is minimal with commercial carpeting.
As part of your regular home maintenance, you should have your carpets professionally cleaned once a year. Commercial carpets, on the other hand, will require far less upkeep than the thicker, residential carpeting you are accustomed to. With commercial flooring, vacuuming is less difficult because of the tight loops and durable materials that trap less hair and debris.

Another advantage of commercial carpeting is that the majority of the materials used to construct the flooring are stain-resistant. This means less cleaning for you in your home, as well as carpets that look newer for a longer period of time.

Consult with your carpeting dealer about the possibility of installing carpet tiles in your home. The ability to replace individual tiles when they wear out or become stained allows you to keep your flooring in good condition for a longer period of time rather than having to replace entire sections at once, saving you money.

Commercial carpeting has a wide range of applications.
If you have a specific style and color in mind for your home's carpeting, you're in luck: commercial carpeting is not only more affordable than traditional residential flooring, but it also comes in a wider range of patterns and colors than traditional residential carpeting.

In the bedrooms, you can use a solid tone of Modular Polyamide Carpet in a bold color, while in the living room and hallways, you can use a blend of neutral carpeting. Alternatively, you can use patterned carpeting (often found in hotels and conference rooms) to easily update home libraries, family rooms, dining rooms, and other areas of the house.

If your carpet is badly stained, is fading due to sun damage or high traffic, or has worn spots, it will need to be replaced as soon as possible. When looking for new office carpet tiles for your home, make sure to ask to see samples of commercial carpeting while you're there. Choosing a beautiful flooring option for your home that will last a long time is simple when there are so many different styles to choose from at a price you can afford.

There are numerous advantages to using commercial carpeting in a residential setting. Consult with your carpet dealer about the various brands of commercial  available so that you can select the most appropriate style for your home. Our knowledgeable staff at Carpet Mart can assist you in selecting the best flooring for your home.