Carpet experts?

[daughtersrus]

We need to replace the carpet in our family room. This is the most used room in our house. I'm looking for something durable but comfortable. I have a daycare in my home and this is where most of our activity takes place however it is not exclusively used for daycare. As a family, we spend most of our time in this room as well. My youngest DD is disabled and spends a lot of time laying on the floor. She can "army crawl". We currently have berber (put in quite a few years ago) but it's still a little rough on her elbows/forearms.

Any suggestions?

 

[Karalea]

I am not a "carpet expert" but I just ordered Martha Stewart carpet from the Home Depot. I liked the warranties/weight of the carpet better than some of the other brands out there and it is made by Shaw.

 

[cassandrap83]

Do not get berber.

 

[daughtersrus]

Do not get berber.

The carpet that I'm looking to replace is berber. It's too rough for DD. I'm looking for something softer but still durable. I'm not sure that there is one that will meet both needs.

 

[malibuconlee]

Can't give much advice on carpet, but I can tell you not to skimp on the pad. We bought a cheap pad when we didn't realize the difference.

 

[cabanafrau]

Can't give much advice on carpet, but I can tell you not to skimp on the pad. We bought a cheap pad when we didn't realize the difference.

So true. Padding definitely is very important.

 

[daughtersrus]

So true. Padding definitely is very important.

We paid a lot for the padding that we have in there now. It came with a "lifetime" warranty but that was kind of a joke. Carpet stores go in and out so fast, that when we started to notice a difference in the well worn areas compared to those under furniture, we couldn't find anyone that would honor the warranty.

We won't skimp on the padding but I doubt that we'll fall for the lifetime warranty pitch again.