I am about to buy new carpeting for the family room. The current carpeting is pretty regular carpet, although I don't know what the technical details are. The problem is that my son gets so upset because his toy cars and trains don't roll very well on the carpet and he tends to try to put them on tables, etc. or the hardwood. The cars, etc. do pretty well on the area rug, which isn't too thick. I need suggestions for the type of carpeting to buy that would allow cars and such to roll. Is it looped carpet? I know ti's strange request. Thanks!
The carpet that you need for your son isn t really a very practical carpet for a family room. What your needs are is a low napped commercial level loop. It requires a 1/2 or 3/8 inch thick pad so it won t have the soft feel. It s like a berber but w/ real small tight loops .. Not a soft carpet but it ll do what you want for him. And it ll wear like iron so to speak.. Other than that , the lower the nap on the carpet the better play area for him. You can get low napped plushes and textured carpet and they ll be softer , it won t be quite as go for his needs, Maybe a lower looped berber but their prone to snags since they are a continuous filament fiber and if you get a snag ( from a truck wheel) and it get pulled or caught in the vacuum zipppp there goes a whole row e mail me if you have other carpet questions GL
Is it a playroom or is it your adult family room? That makes a difference. It shouldn't be both. His room however is a different story. In his room put in carpet squares that are flat and can be removed and replaced as necessary. In your adult family room the carpet is your choice and not your sons. Every room in your home is not dedicated to what your son needs but what you need as an adult. Having children does not mean that every room in your home is dedicated to what they need. You have to have an adult living space that has nothing to do with children. Give him what he needs in his own room and nothing more.
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My mother used outdoor carpeting in our playroom. It's smooth so toys can roll on it, and it's not as expensive. Easy to clean and doesn't need padding.
