There are at least 3 grades of low end carpets designed for apartments and rental property and is typically called builder grade or apartment grade carpet.
Thin builder grade carpet.
Standard residential carpet and pad thickness.
Carpet padding should be soft enough for comfort but sturdy enough to provide support and shock absorption.
If you are planning to keep the builder s carpet for longer than six months then upgrade the underpad to the highest that the builder offers.
Builder grade residential and commercial carpets.
Residential carpet grades explained.
Most builders typically use a plush carpet in bedrooms and often use them throughout the house except in the kitchen and bathrooms.
Color and style choices are usually limited and the cost is usually included in the sale price of your home.
Whether you re putting in new carpet installing carpet tiles and carpet padding or looking for artificial grass to place in your outdoor space we have the carpeting you re looking for.
If your budget is stretched thin then we recommend upgrading the pad and not the carpet.
The home depot carries a wide range of carpet choices to fit any room lifestyle budget and timeline.
Builder s grade carpet is the carpet that the builder installs in your new home.
These low cost carpets are only designed to last 3 to 5 years at best.