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It's a judgement call. If your carpet has holes or tears, is stained beyond cleaning, has odors that won't go away (like cat urine) or is worn to being thread bare, then you might want to consider replacing it. Age is certainly a factor in determining the condition of the carpet, but not always. Use and abuse trump age most of the time. The quality and features of the carpet are also factors.
What else can I help you with?
How do you clean moldy carpet?
Moldy carpet should not be cleaned, it should be replaced. Consider that by the time the carpet has molded, the padding and underlayment have already been damaged and need to be replaced or repaired.
How do I replace old carpet pads?
Carpet pads should be replaced periodically but they can last longer with proper care and maintenance. A number of home improvement stores carry replacement supplies.
Is carpet replacement covered in home owners insurance?
It depends on why you need your carpet replaced. If it was damaged due to a covered peril then it will be covered. If your carpet is just old and worm due to usual wear and tear then it is not covered.
How important is it to have carpet guard?
A carpet guard isn't completely necessary, but helps to keep the carpet looking clean. Carpet guards should typically be replaced about every two years.
How often should carpeting be replaced for health purposes?
For allergy or general cleanliness health concerns the carpet should be replaced with a hard surface like wood or tile.
When you moved into your apartment the carpet hadent been replaced for three years and you lived here for a year are you obligated to pay for new carpet from your deposit?
No, but you should not have ruined the carpet with stains and wear in that time. There should be allowances for normal wear.
Where may I take old carpet to be re-cycled ?
Usually if you buy new carpet they will remove the old carpet and recycle it for you for free. IF this is not possible go to your local dump they should be able to recycle it and it will be out of your way.
Can a square foot of carpet be replaced as to replacing all the carpet?
Some carpet can be repaired easier than others. Most can have a section replaced if you have some of the same carpet or perhaps a piece could be taken from a closet or from under a piece of furniture.
The carpet in their house needs to be replaced the walls should be repainted?
It sounds like their house could use a renovation. Replacing the carpet and repainting the walls would be a good way to freshen up the space and give it a new look. This could increase the aesthetic appeal and potentially even the value of the property.
When putting c and a carpet over a wood floor with old glue on it do you have to scrape the old glue off the carpet we are using is the peal and stick with the blue primer?
You should scrape the old glue off if you expect a flat surface.
If you have put a tiny stain in a carpet that is old do you have to pay the owner to buy a new carpet?
nope - you do not replace old carpet with new carpet at your cost. PERIOD
How often do carpets need to be changed?
Most carpet manufacturers include a "rated for" length of time for the life of the carpet. The most common is 10 years. The price of the carpet usually reflects the life expectation of the carpet. The more expensive carpet will generally last longer. If you have purchased a new house, you can get the carpet information from the builder. It you have purchased a pre-owned house, you should ask the seller when the carpet was last replaced. If the seller replaced it prior to sale, ask for the paperwork, or plan on replacing it within 5 years, since sellers always choose the most inexpensive carpet. Other factors on the life of a carpet are maintenance and wear pattern. For longer life, frequent vacuuming is important, and yearly (at least)professional cleaning.
