Family Friendly Carpet

Family life can be damaging to your flooring. That's why there are certain considerations to keep in mind when you're looking to update your floor to let's say, carpet! Carpet is a great option that provides a soft surface but also durability and now even stain-resistance, which makes it perfect for you and your children to be active on.

Let's break it down shall we?

Carpets have great resistance, which will help protect everyone from slipping and falling. And even if a fall happens, the cushioning of carpeting will make the fall not as hurtful as falling on a harder floor surface. Carpet also provides warmth and softness along with that cushioning, making it a great place to get cozy during colder seasons.

To keep making things easier, here are some of our favorite family- and kid-friendly carpet options.

Nylon Frieze is one of the most durable carpet types. It can withstand kids, pets and even heavy foot traffic while still keeping a fresh look. It's also very comfortable to sit and walk on without leaving any walking or even vacuuming tracks.

Wool or Nylon Berber is another great type. The wool and nylon are both stain-resistant and very durable so it will last a very long time.

A nice textured carpet is a much softer type. Textured carpet provides some durability like Frieze and Berber but also has the nice soft plushness, so the best of both worlds!

Best Carpets for Kids and Families

Now that we've covered the best types of carpet, let's get into specific collections we carry that include all those great features.

Mohawk SmartStrand:

SmartStrand Forever Clean was designed with the normal concerns in mind— everyone spills and stains on their carpet, especially active families. With this carpet by Mohawk, you no longer have to be concerned that one small accident will forever ruin your beautiful carpet. Family-friend carpets from SmartStrand are built to last using the latest technology, so that you can have that active household without worrying about how your flooring will look.

Pet-Proof Fibers: Normal carpets are vulnerable to all the stains and smells that our loveable pets have. However, Mohawk SmartStrand Forever Clean carpet was made to be pet-proof. The fibers were designed to have the ultimate stain-resistance and also 0% moisture absorption. So that means that those pet odors from pet stains won't be forever locked into your carpet—win win!

Clean-ability: You no longer have to worry about getting on your hands and knees to scrub out those accidental spills in your carpet. SmartStrand Forever Clean carpet releases up to three times more dirt than other carpets. And the fibers also repels those stains making all your cleaning duties a whole lot easier!

Softness: Mohawk Smartstrand Forever Clean is made of silk-like fibers that have a luxurious feel that are still much more durable than regular similar feeling carpets.

Shaw LifeGuard:

Shaw's LifeGuard is a revolutionary protection system that covers everything from the top fibers to the backing. All of the LifeGuard carpets are treated with their patented R2X Stain and Soil Resistance protection. This gives the carpet an exceptional level of liquid stain resistance, making the liquid stay on the surface of the carpet instead of soaking through. Because of this protection, it gives you more time to clean up any spills that happen—and your carpet will dry quickly! LifeGuard carpets' stain resistance makes them one of the best carpets for kids.

LifeGuard isn't only stain resistant, it also comes in a number of textures, patterns and colors that can match any home décor.

So, when it's time to start shopping for your new carpet, consider these amazing family friendly carpets that we carry at our locations. It makes life easier even during the messiest moments—whether the moments are filled with spills, soiling or stains. With these durable carpets, you don't have to worry about how messy your family's adventures get!