Replacing all Floors with LVP and Carpet - Please Help!
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PROKoeber's Interiors: Flooring, Furniture, Windows
6 years agoLVP is an excellent plan. We only install interlocking planks and no glue down so I can't say I can give any good insight to the brands you are looking at. Most important is to make sure your installer is credible.
As for the carpet, I'd look at a nylon instead if you're expecting this carpet to last as long as your last. Or at least do your research on fibers before purchasing the carpet you are looking at. http://carpetprofessor.com/ has some good info in general on carpet buying and carpet fibers that is a great source not influenced by any manufacturer. We have no association with the site but many of our customers love it and rely on it heavily to do unbiast research (he does have great honest information on carpet buying). A nice dense plush that is not too tall will do good on stairs if it's a nylon fiber. Dixie Hearts Content is an excellent style for stairs and other areas. We've installed miles of it and it's a great value and great cleanability. http://www.dixie-home.com/web/forms/productdetail.aspx?sId=G5221&cId=25210
Here is a photo of it installed on stairs-we did this a few weeks ago.
Good luck on your project!
5birdy
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