Berber or plush?

[ialsohaveadream]

I'm having the carpet replaced in my house. It's going to be in the bedrooms and hallways. I'm thinking the berber seems cooler than the plush, but I have no idea about resale value, ease of cleaning, etc.

What are your preferences/comments?

[Jeffbx]

Berber. Take it from someone who has kids - it'll hold up a LOT better.

[Kevster]

I have berber right now as well and there are days I wish I had plush, especially when I have to clean it with my Bissel. I don't have kids (yet), but there are definite advantages to having berber in that regard.

[Merlin]

Go for shag carpet. Awww yeah.

[Gothic Girl]

Go for shag carpet. Awww yeah.
:stupid: But really, go for berber

[DarkFury]

Go for shag carpet. Awww yeah.
is that shag carpet... or shaggin' on the carpet? :hmm: :heh:


Either way... be sure to bust out your kneepads. :D

[MikeD]

Berber. Take it from someone who has kids - it'll hold up a LOT better.

:stupid: big time...

Or you could do wood floor. Wife and I are doing the entire upstairs in wood, getting rid of carpet. Thought of wood instead?

[mcs328]

Resale vaule go for berber over carpet. I prefer wood (NOT THAT KIND OF WOOD) myself over carpet.

[ialsohaveadream]

Wood would add too much expense, because it has to go over stairs, etc. The installation costs on wood rule it out. If all things were equal, that would've been my first choice. :)

[surfer]

I like to sit and lay on my carpet so I prefer plush.

[Grimm]

I have always been a plush fan.

Remember to get the best padding that you can, it's the best bang for the buck in nice carpet.
Great carpet + ok padding = Ok carpet.
Ok carpet + great padding = great carpet

[nickel]

berber

right here in fact. this is a light tan color with burgundy flecks in it that match the furniture.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v140/BedBunny/100_0290.jpg

[kgsilvas]

Berber lasts forever, is lower maintenance, and looks good. We get the plushest pad possible and the berber feels yummy to sit on.

[Markel]

right here in fact. this is a light tan color with burgundy flecks in it that match the furniture.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v140/BedBunny/100_0290.jpg
But what color is the carpet? :heh:

[nickel]

But what color is the carpet? :heh:
the same color as the drapes :D

[Kevster]

One thing about berber is that it is a bit more difficult to install because it's almost like linoleum in how it highlights cuts and seams. Make sure you get a good installer to do it right or your expensive carpet will look like crap.

[blueindian]

Wood would add too much expense, because it has to go over stairs, etc. The installation costs on wood rule it out. If all things were equal, that would've been my first choice. :)

do it yourself :)

[ialsohaveadream]

do it yourself :)
I would if it were just one room, or even a normally-shaped room. But odd angles and stairs rule out DIY work on this one. ;)

[mcs328]

What kind of padding do you recommend? I need one where sounds doesn't transfer to the condo below because of the DDR thing.

[ialsohaveadream]

because of the DDR thing.
Disturbing Date Rape?

[esme]

I like to sit and lay on my carpet so I prefer plush.


:stupid: i agree! i like to sit / lay on my carpet

[johnnymk]

One thing about berber is that it is a bit more difficult to install because it's almost like linoleum in how it highlights cuts and seams. Make sure you get a good installer to do it right or your expensive carpet will look like crap.

:stupid:

And as time goes on, the seam looks worse and worse.

[ramazank2]

I would have said berber, since I just got berber, I would definetly prefer plush.

[oblongmelon]

plush is nice at first..and it makes great way for vacuum lines-which I happen to adore..but it gets worn down fast with traffic and it's not really sturdy compared to the berber..have you thought of looking at a salvage yard for old wood flooring? (hardwoods)..you'd be surprised what you can find, and with the right carpenter to install it-you'll be saving tons of money..

[ramazank2]

I would take tile over carpet any day in any room.

[oblongmelon]

I would take tile over carpet any day in any room.

Tile is nice...but marble is BETTER!

[sizemic1]

Tile is nice...but marble is BETTER!

Oh Geez..all i can think about is "The Donald's" god aweful marble and gold plated decor.

[Merlin]

:stupid: i agree! i like to lay on my carpetWatch out for those rug burns. :bandit: