Refreshing your home with new flooring is always exciting.  But even with all that excitement, you may be wondering what you should do with your old materials. Today, the experts from Carpets To Go in Onalaska, WI, will explain what to do with your old floor coverings or carpet remnants.

When it comes to old flooring coverings, you have a few options to choose from. Ultimately, it boils down to the condition of your flooring, health and environmental considerations, and your unique preferences. Here’s what you should consider: 

• Repurpose: Whether it’s wood or ceramic tile, as long as it’s still in decent condition, repurposing your old floor coverings for a variety of DIY projects is an excellent idea. From cabinet doors to kitchen backsplashes, you may find that this material is still of use to you. Other ideas include nightstands, coffee tables, and wall cladding. Old carpet remnants may be used for projects as well. Try using the pieces for weatherproofing your pet’s doghouse or a scratching post for your cat. You might also want to consider keeping it handy for protecting your flooring while moving furniture, working on a messy project, etc. 
• Recycle: Genuine wood flooring, tile, and even newer forms of vinyl flooring are recyclable. Nylon carpet can also be recycled, but unfortunately, polyester varieties cannot. If you aren’t sure what material you’re dealing with, ask your local flooring contractor if your old floor coverings can be recycled.
• Throw Them Away: If your old flooring coverings can’t be repurposed or recycled, you may have to consider simply throwing them away. Since some older laminate flooring options may contain asbestos or other harmful chemicals, it’s important to think about safety hazards. Ask your local flooring contractor or household hazardous waste association about the safest way to dispose of old materials. 

If you want a smooth transition to beautiful new floors, from the installation to the management of your old flooring, look no further than Carpets To Go. For more information about how these professionals can help you, call today at (608) 783-3750 or visit the website.