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Stainmaster vs Shaw carpets

4 months ago

I'm unclear as to the relationship between Stainmaster and Shaw. I looked at options from both companies, and found that I had actually chosen what looks to be the same product - Stainmaster Best Intentions III and HARD AT PLAY III. The colors within these ranges have the same names from both companies. Are they actually the same project?

https://www.lowes.com/pd/STAINMASTER-SOS-Best-Intentions-III-15-FT-Frozen/5012898251

https://shawfloors.com/flooring/carpet/details/hard-at-play-iii-12--5e559/frozen

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Patricia Colwell Consulting
4 months ago
Why not ask the store where you are shopping. My question would be why carpet?
functionthenlook
4 months ago
Stainmaster sold the company to Lowes. So stainmasters carpets quality are to Lowes standards now.

You shouldn't buy carpet just by brand names. Most companies make low to high quality carpets. It depends on what your willing to pay and where it is used. You should be buying carpet by thread count, twists , fabric, weight, etc. The internet will give you the specific on what to look for. Always buy the highest quality of carpet pad. Even the cheapest carpet will last longer with a good pad.

Why carpet? In cold regions it it soft, warm and toasty on the feet or kids to lay on, not a triping hazzard, absorbs sound, good insulation, less slippery, and doesn't scratch/dent/cup/splinter.
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kandrewspa
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Personally I like carpet in bedrooms, just not everywhere. I installed Shaw in my two secondary bedrooms two years ago and am very satisfied. That being said, @functionthenlook is right, there may be different grades of Shaw carpet. Bedrooms don't get heavy use, so they can be more tolerant than stairs for instance. Stairs see a lot of use so high quality and the most durable products should be used there. Plush isn't the best on stairs. The pad we used has a moisture barrier which keeps spills from getting into the padding. You can clean carpet but it is difficult to impossible to get anything out of the pad.
R Tho
Original Author
4 months ago
Thanks everyone. So if I said I was looking at this one, how would you rate it?

https://shawfloors.com/flooring/carpet/details/hard-at-play-iii-12--5e559/frozen
R Tho
Original Author
4 months ago
Also- I was quoted for an 8" Spillguard pad, but could upgrade to the 'St Jude' options in the attached screenshot.

This is all for bedroom use, low traffic areas, but with pets
elcieg
3 months ago
last modified: 3 months ago
Stainmaster simply refers to any type of rug or carpeting manufactured by the Stainmaster brand.

This is what I love about houzz. You learn something every day. Read this article:

https://homeinspectioninsider.com/carpet-brands-to-avoid-most-durable/

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