High quality carpet, with excellent care, should last 20 years. Everyone senses that the higher the quality of the carpet, the longer it will last, but many people do not realize that half of the life of a good carpet is in the quality of the padding. Extra money for the best padding is money very well spent for the life of a carpet.
It should last a few years before needing a replacement.
If you are using a replacement carpet cut to original specs, then it will have to be installed the same as the factory carpet. Items such as seats, boot around a floor shift, and door thresholds will need to be removed. If the carpet was ordered as an oem replacement then the holes for these items should line up.
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Moisture and mold resistant carpet padding.
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.
Five years.
Yes, always vacuum first! The carpet should be vacuumed thoroughly with a regular household vacuum cleaner, before starting to clean it with a steam carpet washer or cleaner. It will also fluff the carpet fibers, loosening deep down dirt from within.
You should allow your carpet to dry at least 24 hours before stepping on it. Some carpets take longer to dry.
Before renting a carpet shampooer you should know what kind of chemicals the one you are renting takes. You should also be sure to read the fine print of the contract to make sure you know what you are paying for and what to expect from the machine that you are renting.
Between 10 and 12 years the garage door opener should last before needing to be replaced. Sears sells more openers than anyone else. After 10 years you should start thinking about replacing it.
Should make a full 12 cups before it will needed to get refilled
yes you should waterproof it but the wood will not last as long as usual because outdoor carpet holds water and will rot the wood in time.