The Lifestory Research 2024 America's Most Trusted® Carpet ranking is based on 3,023 opinions of people surveyed in the United States over the last 12 months. Stainmaster, Mohawk, Karastan, Shaw, Couristan, Stanton, Kaleen, Phenix, Anderson Tuftex, and Masland were the most trusted carpet brands.

You have the top layer that is your floor covering (Hardwood, Laminate, Vinyl, Carpet, etc.), next you have the underlayment (usually a thin layer of fiber, foam, rubber), below that you have your subfloor (plywood, OSB, concrete), and lastly you have the joists which are the foundation to your floors.

Pros: Nylon carpet is the most common and popular carpet fiber. It is durable and resistant to stains and static electricity. It can be used almost anywhere including high-traffic areas. Nylon can be made into a variety of styles including shag, Berber and frieze.

Nylon is generally known for being the most durable type of carpet for residential use. These carpets are good for use in places with heavy foot traffic and for households with kids and pets. Some carpet manufacturers treat their nylon carpet with a protective coating, which helps it to be more stain-resistant, too.