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Originally Posted by swrinfla
Hardwood in bedrooms, living/dining.
Tile in bathrooms, kitchen, laundry.
Carpeting no where. However, rugs where appropriate! [Note the distinction, to me, between carpeting and rug!]
This decision was partly because I have always lived in a house where hardwood floors were prevalent. However, never in a kitchen! [I think my Mother would have been so scared that something messy, "toxic," or staining would happen and ruin her kitchen!]
Many of my TV friends are challenged by breathing problems, usually brought on by years and years of smoking! Some of them have ripped out all carpeting because it tends to harbor things that increase breathing problems! Worth considering!
SWR
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Yes, I am aware of all the allergens that carpeting holds, but it is nice and comfy when new and looking good...........I know for a fact that my children, their spouses , all their friends, all our neices and nephews and the younger generation in particular DISLIKE CARPETING and prefer natural wood floors.
But our generation did use wall to wall carpeting over and over again.
Now it is known to harbor allergens, dust mites.......not mention the chemicals with which it is treated. But still lovely when new...soft and quiet.