Buying new carpet

What A Difference Ky · Jul 10, 2014

A friend of mine is going to buy some carpet for his bedroom.

He wants to know which is best, the DuPont sorona or a standard nylon?

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J Scott W · Jul 11, 2014

Questions like this always come down to each person's definition of "best."

The Dupont Sorona will likely be less expensive or your friend can get a denser, heavier weight pile for the same money. The Sorona will also resist some spills and clean up better than the nylon. This can be nice if there are several kids to spill food and beverages, etc. Mark Saiger mentioned in another post that he has the Smartstrand in his home and likes it. Essentially the same fiber.

The nylon will be more resistant to oils, grease and similar. In my limited experience with Sorona, the nylon will not show traffic lanes, wear or mat down as quickly as the Sorona when comparing similar construction, face weight and installation.

I would rather clean the nylon.

handdi · Jul 11, 2014

oh MY GOD
nylon hands down

dealtimeman · Jul 11, 2014

I have too agree go with a good nylon and be done with it for a long time.

Dmreed4311 · Jul 11, 2014

Nylon!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Dupont Sorona is pure crap and if you walk on it with your bare feet forget about it!!

billyeadon · Jul 11, 2014

Go for the soft Carress nylon from Shaw. It will need a decent vacuum.

Mark Saiger · Jul 12, 2014

Well, I am trying my best to get some pics and the sun is not cooperating for this....but it does look like a great day for the lake!

So here are my best on our Smart Strand. We are not experiencing the problems some are describing.

I was sold on trying the smart strand after a client had spilled "Red Cherry Wood Stain" on his new carpet while staining his new fireplace mantle. We were able to remove it with HWE and the assistance of some delamine.

So here are a bunch of pics before vacuuming, after a vac, my foot prints in the carpet to try and show it's wear or lack of, moved the couch out to try and show no real wear issues, in front of the bed (wasn't taking down my King Bed for you guys...sorry, but not really

) Raking/grooming it out....

I have experienced some cheaper types of this carpet being more finicky, but we have been able to clean them up. I think it is like any other carpet, the quality counts, so go name brand in my opinion.

This is a 57 ounce Smart strand on a 10 pound pad.

THE VIEW OF THE LAKE FROM OUR BEDROOM!

THE VIEW OF THE LAKE FROM OUR FIREPLACE LIVING ROOM

AND VERY IMPORTANT....LAST NIGHTS PONTOON RIDE AND BEACH BAR!!

And Billy Yeadon....I seriously was taking calls and booked 2 jobs during this ride....even spoke with Chris Lee!