A carpet in a basement can be a problem but it is also an additional factor to make your basement more comfortable. How pleasant it is to walk barefoot on a soft carpet after a busy day. Feel the nap with every toe and enjoy the warmth from the carpet.
Some people prefer to use basement space as a laundry room, wine cellar, gym, or playroom with a projector. And the most extraordinary people create a bedroom from the basement. Whichever room you would like to make, it is more likely that you want to create additional comfort with the help of a carpet. Moreover, a carpet can serve you as a sound barrier and help retain warm air. If you are looking for something soft, colorful, and with a non-slipping backing, pay attention to our top choice.
The softest carpet
We recommend spreading the carpet when you are sure that there is no extra moisture in your basement (not more than 50%). Also, you should understand that in this room carpets should be easy to move or change, therefore wall-to-wall carpets are not the best idea.
So, which carpets are then the best for a basement? In this article, we review top-5 carpets describing all their pros and cons and allowing you to choose the best for your needs. No more dark and boring basements. Make them comfortable for yourself.
Model | |
The softest carpet | Material: synthetic (polypropylene) Shape: rectangular Size: 7 options (2’X7’; 4’X5’; 5’X7’; 6 foot round; 6’X9’; 8’X11’; 9’X12’) - Comfortable to walk on; - Has no-slipping backing. |
The easiest to lay carpet | Material: polypropylene Shape: rectangular Size: 3 options (2’7”X7’; 5’3”X7’3”; 20”X59”) - Flattens out within days; - Perfect for a laundry room. |
The easiest to clean carpet | Material: polypropylene Shape: rectangular Size: 6 options (1’8X2’10; 1’9X5’; 2’6X3’10; 2’6X10; 5’X7’; 7’X10’) - Can be cleaned in a washer machine; - A non-slip rug. |
The best rubber backing | Material: polypropylene Shape: rectangular Size: 8 options (2’3”X4’; 2’X5’ oval; 2’X7’; 3’X5’; 4’X5’8”; 5’X7’; 5’X7’ oval; 8’X10’3”) - Has a rubber backing that keeps the carpet from slipping; - Can be cleaned with dish soap. |
The thinnest carpet | Material: polypropylene Shape: rectangular Size: 4’X6’ - Thin enough not to get in the way of opening the door; - Soft wool rug. |
To choose top-5 models, we did the following:
Our research helped us highlight the most important criteria for basement carpets and choose the best of the best carpets. For the result of our work, you can see below.
As the basement is a place with usually a higher level of moisture than in other rooms in a house, artificial materials are the best for these carpets. They are the most effective to stand up to high humidity levels and are quicker to dry. As you can see all our picked carpets are made from a synthetic material polypropylene. Well-proven as well nylon and polyester.
It is the first criterion to pay attention to. The main task of the carpet in a basement is to cover the floor and possibly hide some flaws. Since there is usually a lot of furniture and other items in the basement, the carpet should not be too thick. It should run easily under furniture, especially if you want to spread it over the entire area. On the other side, the carpet should not be so thin as to show light.
The thinnest carpet in our list is the nuLOOM Sherill Ripple Area Rug (review) as it does not get in the way of opening the door. The Antep Rugs Alfombras (review) is also so thin that some customers called it “paper-thin”.
The carpet is the main collector of dust and dirt in any room. You should vacuum it at least once a week. In our previous article, we wrote about the best vacuum cleaners under $200. Do not forget that regular cleaning improves indoor air quality.
If you regularly keep your house clean, you should look for the Maples Rugs Rebecca (review). This carpet you can even wash in a washing machine. If you have little children, who play sometimes in the basement, you may also like the Antep Rugs Alfombras (review) as all spots on it are easy to clean with dish soap.
The carpet should not create creases, and all its corners should lie flat on the ground. It is important first of all for your safety, so you do not get hooked across the carpet.
The Ottomanson Jardin Rug (review) is one of the easiest to lay. It needs just a few days to flatten out. To compare, the Maples Rugs Rebecca (review) needs up to 7 days to align folds.
Material: Synthetic (polypropylene)
Shape: Rectangular
Size: 7 options (2’X7’; 4’X5’; 5’X7’; 6 foot round; 6’X9’; 8’X11’; 9’X12’)
Benefits:
– Comfortable to walk on;
– Has no-slipping backing
This carpet is actually the softest on our list. It has a medium pile because of which it is thicker than the nuLOOM Sherill Ripple Area Rug (review) but it is more comfortable to walk or sit on. Also, you can be sure of its safety. This carpet has anti-slipping backing and lays flat. Forget about curling up corners and slipping on the carpet.
The Persian-Rugs 2305 is made in Turkey from synthetic material polypropylene. That is why it will serve you for many years. Pay attention to the color combination. These colors not only suit most interiors but also create style in the room. Do not forget that abstraction is still trendy in interior design. Thanks to its colorful design, this carpet is ideal for basements that are used as living rooms or playrooms. Do you often have guests at home? If you spend a lot of time in the basement, this carpet is a chance to make your room extraordinary.
Material: Polypropylene
Shape: Rectangular
Size: 3 options (2’7”X7’; 5’3”X7’3”; 20”X59”)
Benefits:
– Flattens out within days;
– Perfect for a laundry room
The Ottomanson Jardin Rug is that kind of carpet that you will lay down and forget about. You will need just up to a couple of days for this carpet to flatten out. It is thin enough to clean easily. But unlike the Maples Rugs Rebecca (review) it is not recommended to wash in a washing machine because its jute backing can become brittle. But if you spill something on the carpet, you can blot it with a paper towel and clean it with a damp cloth and detergent.
This carpet has a jute backing and does not slip on any type of floor except linoleum. But to prevent it you can use rug tape. Also, you will be interested in the fact that this carpet is the only one on our list that can be used outside. In addition, you can use it in a laundry room, into which the basement is often remodeled.
Material: Polypropylene
Shape: Rectangular
Size: 6 options (1’8X2’10; 1’9X5’; 2’6X3’10; 2’6X10; 5’X7’; 7’X10’)
Benefits:
– Can be cleaned in a washing machine;
– A non-slip rug
The Maples Rugs Rebecca is a synthetic carpet that is the easiest to clean. It is made from olefin, which is a synthetic fiber fabricated from polypropylene or polyethylene. This fabric is more ecological than cotton, wool, silk, or rayon. Thanks to its artificial origin, this fiber is easy to clean therefore the carpet can be washed in a washing machine. But it is better to wash it in cold water.
The Maples Rugs Rebecca has latex backing to prevent slipping. However, if you are looking for the best non-slip backing, pay attention to the Antep Rugs Alfombras (review) that has a rubber backing that does not slip even on the hardwood floors. The Maples Rugs Rebecca is a sturdy one but not so soft as the Persian-Rugs 2305 (review). The combination of these two aspects makes this carpet ideal for the basement, kitchen (unexpected decision but some people place a kitchen in a basement), and even entryway.
Material: Polypropylene
Shape: Rectangular
Size: 8 options (2’3”X4’; 2’X5’ oval; 2’X7’; 3’X5’; 4’X5’8”; 5’X7’; 5’X7’ oval; 8’X10’3”)
Benefits:
– Has a rubber backing that keeps the carpet from slipping;
– Can be cleaned with dish soap
You will love this carpet if you have pets or children. This is because of two reasons. The first one is that it has the best non-slipping backing. Rubber backing prevents it from slipping anywhere, even on the hardwoods. For example, the Ottomanson Jardin Rug (review) has a jute backing, which slips on the linoleum. Also, thanks to its backing, you can lay this carpet in a gym if you place one in your basement.
The second reason is that this carpet is easy to clean. Unfortunately, you can not put it in a washing machine as the Maples Rugs Rebecca (review) but you still have an ace in the hole. You can clean any spot on the carpet with regular dish soap. In addition, this carpet is easy to vacuum and to move to clean under it.
Material: Polypropylene
Shape: Rectangular
Size: 4’X6’
Benefits:
– Thin enough not to get in the way of opening the door;
– Soft wool rug
The nuLOOM Sherill Ripple Area Rug is ideal for your basement if you have a lot of furniture there, for example in a pantry room. Being the thinnest carpet, it is the easiest to put under the furniture and it will not get in the way of opening any doors. But this carpet does not have any non-slippering backing as, for example, the Antep Rugs Alfombras (review). So, if your floors are slippery, it is better to buy a pad and put it beneath.
Also, this carpet is almost as soft as the Persian-Rugs 2305 Gray Black Red White Swirls (review). It has wool in its composition, which makes it soft and pleasant to walk on bare feet. You can be sure that even in a year this carpet will look like a new one. It is thin but sturdy. Its edge stitching is without loose threads or fraying. It is also lightweight and quick to flatten out.
There are advantages and disadvantages of carpeting the basement. Let us discuss them.
Woolite Carpet and Upholstery Cleaner Stain Remover
Just one cleaner that will clean stains and eliminate odors. Easy removal of urine, vomit, mud, and feces.
Hoover Renewal Deep Cleaning Carpet Shampoo
Carpet shampoo can be used in some vacuum cleaners. It makes the vacuuming more effective and removes more spots.
PHYEX 2-Pack Large Cleaning Brushes
These brushes together with a stain remover will make your carpet ideally clean. Apply a little cleaner to the carpet and scrub it with a brush.
Fuller Brush 17052 Electrostatic Carpet & Floor Sweeper
This sweeper has an electrostatic design that attracts all dirt, crumbs, glass, dust, or pet hair instantly. Carpet sweeping has never been so fast.
A carpet in a basement will bring you comfort. It is soft and warm to walk on and maintains style in the room. If your basement is fully insulated from outside leaks, you can carpet it with certainty.
Before buying a carpet pay attention to its material, thickness, how easy it is to clean, and whether it can lay flat. There are also some other important criteria for carpets. It should not slide, be soft, durable, sturdy, and lightweight. Also, it should not have any defects.
You can see our choice of the best carpets for the basement below.
The softest carpet
The easiest to lay carpet
The easiest to clean carpet
The best rubber backing
The thinnest carpet
Yes, if your basement is fully insulated from outside leaks, you can put a carpet with certainty.
Any time you want or need a carpet is the best. If you are looking for discounts, then be more active in searching at the beginning of winter or late spring.
The best brands to buy are Persian-Rugs, Ottomanson, Maples Rugs, Antep Rugs, and nuLOOM. In our article, we picked and reviewed the best carpets from these brands.
If your basement is fully dry, you can put a carpet there. In our article, you can read the pros and cons of carpeting the basement and choose the best carpet for yourself.
It is a good idea because you will minimize the moisture level in your basement. And so it is less likely that mold or mildew will appear.
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