Inexpensive replacement for old carpet that's also green and healthful?

Question

Our carpeting is 13 yrs old. It started out "oatmeal" varigated in color, but despite regular vacuuming and paying to have the floors power cleaned, it looks horrible and everyone's a bit worried what could be living under it...eek! We all know we need a replacement (the whole house, likely, but money's *more* than tight.

Does anyone know of any product, esp. green, esp. easy to clean *super well*---maybe carpet alternatives with some "cush"/"spring" to the step (the alternate to carpet padding) to help tame the pain that would come with very hard floors? We live in the southwest--I've read bamboo is mostly termite free, esp. when impregnated with boron. But really, money's the "make it or break it" point. Suggestions? So many thank yous: )

Answer 1

Bamboo is comfortable, attractive and reasonable in price-check it out for your area.

Answer 2

Laminate so easy to install and u can get recycled ones Good luck

Answer 3

Cork floor is good. Or if your looking really cheap you can go with VCT floor tiles.  

Answer 4

If money is more than tight, you'll have to live with the carpet you have now or opt for a hard surface flooring which is the cheapest choice.

If you have the money for a cheap but soft alternative, try the carpeting with the foam backing attached that they sell at home improvement stores. Since the backing makes it less stretchy, you may be able to install it yourself to save even more money. Or, for more money, there are carpet tiles as an option. You could try it out in the room with the most traffic and see if it works for you. Good luck!! : )

Answer 5

yes!!