The carpet
We install Earth Weave natural wool carpet and other wool lines in the green carpet category. Earth Weave is made in Georgia with natural rubber instead of synthetic latex.
Stairs in older homes
Stairs in DC rowhouses and older Chevy Chase and Potomac houses are rarely uniform: tread depths vary and walls are out of plumb. We measure each tread individually and choose between a waterfall or upholstered (Hollywood) wrap based on the nosing profile. Stairs are the most common green carpet job we quote in Montgomery County.
Why the pad matters
Standard rebond pad is made from recycled polyurethane foam scraps bonded together. It is inexpensive, but it undercuts the reason to choose a natural carpet. We quote natural felt or rubber pads with every wool carpet job.
Where the carpet goes
Bedrooms and staircases are most of this work. Stairs are the most common wool job we quote on Montgomery County, while Washington, DC covers rowhouse stairs that turn and are rarely uniform, and Northern Virginia covers bedrooms in the larger McLean, Great Falls and Vienna houses where wool usually sits above a hard main level.
Where to go next
Want a comparison with hard surfaces for a bedroom? Cork flooring is the other warm, quiet option we install, and cork flooring installation covers how it goes down. Carpet hides a dip in the subfloor but a hard floor will not, so if hard surface is still on the table see subfloor preparation and moisture testing. Replacing carpet as part of a larger project is covered on sustainable floor renovation.
Common questions
How long does wool carpet installation take?
Most bedrooms take a few hours. A full floor with stairs is typically one day. Lead time for made-to-order carpet is the longer part.
