Carpeting

Carpeting is comfortable, provides traction, and helps reduce sound. It can be kept clean by vacuuming and occasionally shampooing.

Carpeting is available in an array of styles, materials, and prices. Different kinds of carpeting can be used to define spaces within multiuse layouts or master suites. New tightly woven commercial products are making carpeting more practical.

Generally, the more elaborate the material and weave, the greater the problems from moisture absorption, staining, and mildew. Carpeting used in bathrooms should be short-pile and unsculptured. Woven or loop-pile wool should be confined to dressing areas. Nylon and other synthetic carpets are a wiser choice for splash zones since these are washable and hold up better in moist conditions.

Carpeting tends to collect dust and allergens even with the most fastidious of carpet cleaning routines, and is thus a poor choice for those with asthma or allergies.