Moving into a new place is exciting. In all the fun, it can be easy to overlook the white berber carpeting in your living-room. Sure, it’s beautiful and very high quality, but perhaps you have kids or pets, and just know that in two weeks, that eggshell white will rapidly turn a sludgy grey.
What should you do? A question that very often will come into peoples minds is “maybe I should dye the carpet! A nice warm brown which could save me from the endless stress of stain after stain.
This is a widely debated topic amongst homeowners, and the answer will always vary depending on the quality of your carpet. In most cases, the answer is no; dyeing your carpet is generally a risk you shouldn’t take without a professional opinion or explicit knowledge of your type of berber.
Here are the possible drawbacks/consequences of dyeing a berber carpeting which can’t handle it:
- With lower quality berber carpeting, dye can come off onto your clothes or skin. While they may not be harmful (depending on the grade of dye), it can be very unpleasant, and frustrating.
- Some berber carpeting can absorb dye unevenly, and end up having patchy color tones, which can be even more off-putting than stains
- When done at home, and not by a professional, dyeing a carpet can be riddled with uneven distributions of dye
Good alternatives to dyeing your carpet include:
- Area rugs: You can cut down on easily stainable area, by putting area rugs down where the most frequently used areas are. These can be very effective when placed strategically.
- Consistent maintenance: the occasional steam cleaning and spot treatment for your carpet can work wonders for your preservation, adding several years to it’s lifespan.
Despite all this, it is possible to dye your carpet and have successful results, but it completely depends on the quality the berber. It’s best, before making any decision, to contact a berber carpeting expert. Eckard’s Flooring is always happy to answer questions. Call today!
