04/14/2021
Who can we blame for the carpet in the bathroom trend?
Luckily, this is one renovation that has a quick turn around and a flawless finish!
History of carpet trends:
Wall-to-wall carpet became popular in the 1950s when it became more affordable for everyday families and not just the wealthy, but it seems as if the consensus is that carpet in the bathroom really became a thing sometime in the 1960s and 1970s.
“Carpet had been a luxury during the war – as many home goods had been – and once the war was over, there were plenty of stay-at-home moms that were ready to decorate their homes with products they couldn’t get during the war years,” Morrow told Kueber. “At the same time, there were technological advances taking place in the carpet industry – tufted nylon provided a similar look as the woven wool carpets and rugs from the pre-war years; however, nylon was more durable and much more attainable to the growing middle class. This combination of factors was really the perfect storm that led carpet to grow exponentially in the 1950s.”
We recommend removing carpet from high moisture areas. Tile, laminate and hardwood are a few options to consider.