No other room in your house benefits from low-voc flooring as much as your bedroom, where you sleep and likely spend a significant portion of your time at home.
So what’s there to worry about?
volatile organic compounds (vocs) are harmful chemicals that are commonly found in flooring and other manufactured products. The epa and american lung association both say that vocs can have a serious effect on your health with months or years of exposure (i. E. Breathing in these chemicals while you’re sleeping every night). Unsurprisingly, the best carpet for bedrooms is synonymous with zero- or low-voc carpet.
Bedrooms are a special place in our homes. They are a refuge from the busyness of everyday life, a place to relax and recharge. And when it comes to flooring, we want something that will add to the comfort of our bedrooms. Carpet is softer and more comfortable underfoot than hardwood, making it ideal for times when we want to relax or for rooms where we’ll be spending a lot of time on the floor (think playrooms for kids).
What options are there for carpets?
When you’re looking for a wall-to-wall floor covering, tufted carpets are generally the most popular and inexpensive option. In tufted carpet, the pile is the term for the standing loops of fabric. While a high pile will look reminiscent of a shag rug, low pile materials tend to be less bouncy and may not retain heat as well. Both options can be attractive depending on what you’re going for.
The most common tufted materials are polyester and nylon blends as they are durable, cheap to produce, and generally easy to clean, however more expensive materials such as wool are also available depending on budget restraints.
Warmth & comfort: carpets offer more insulation than hard floor coverings. While carpets don’t create warmth, they help keep the room warm. Carpets are also soft underfoot, making the bedroom cozy and appealing. Noise absorption: thick carpets absorb sound waves, reducing bedroom noise levels. Placing foam or any soundproof padding helps reduce the noise further. Choose a carpet with thick backing if you often hear noise from downstairs through your floors. Pet-proof: pets also love the warmth and comfort carpets offer. There are many options when looking for pet-friendly carpets. You want a carpet that’s soil and stain-resistant and easy to maintain.
As well as working as a shock absorber, adding cushioning and comfort underfoot, a good underlay helps keep in heat and could help reduce your energy bills. Invest in a good underlay, if you can, whatever the budget for your carpet. A heavy-duty one will extend the life of your carpet and may even outlast it. Underlay helps a new carpet to sit properly and wear evenly. It reduces pile compression and enables a carpet to keep its appearance for longer. Look out for an underlay with good acoustic qualities for areas with heavy footfall, particularly if you have teenagers living in the house!.
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