Built for commercial-grade use
Nylon carries a 5/5 wear rating - designed specifically for high-traffic family floors. That means it holds up where you'll actually install it, not just under a lab dropper.
Carpet · Nylon
Nylon.
The most resilient synthetic fiber. Best for stain treatment and bounce-back.
- Starts at
- $3.29 / sq ft
- Durability
- 5/5
- Pet-friendly
- Yes
- Install
- Stretch-in (carpet)
OverviewWhy homeowners choose
Why homeowners choose
Nylon.
Nylon is the synthetic-fiber benchmark - the most resilient, bounce-back-from-traffic fiber on the market. Pair it with a Stainmaster or Solution Q dyeing process and stains essentially bead and lift. The default residential synthetic for high-traffic family rooms and stairs.
The most resilient synthetic fiber. Best for stain treatment and bounce-back.
Best for: High-traffic family floors. Pricing starts at $3.29 / sq ft, with full installed pricing typically in the $4.79 / sq ft installed range.
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We'll re-rank the benefits and FAQ below for Nylon.
What you get
Nylon benefits.
- 01
Best fiber resilience in the synthetic family - bounces back from compression.
- 02
Solution-dyed nylon (Stainmaster, Antron Legacy) is essentially stain-proof to liquids.
- 03
Holds dye saturation longer than any other synthetic - colors don't fade.
- 04
Nylon is rated 5/5 for wear - built for commercial-grade use, ideal for high-traffic family floors.
- 05
Pet-resistant: handles nails, accidents, and daily wear when paired with the right underlayment.
- 06
Designed for living room, stairs, office.
- 07
Softest, warmest surface underfoot - kid- and senior-friendly in bedrooms and play areas.
Why customers pick Nylon01 02 03 04
What you actually get when you choose this floor.
Pets and kids? No problem.
Pet claws, accidents, and the occasional dragged toy box are non-issues. Stain warranties on this material cover most household incidents, and damaged sections can be swapped without re-doing the room.
Honest pricing from $3.29 / sq ft
The installed range for carpet typically lands in $4.79 / sq ft installed, depending on prep, tear-out, and pattern. Your quote breaks every line out - no last-minute "subfloor surprises."
Backed for the life of the floor
Every Nylon job includes our lifetime workmanship warranty plus the manufacturer's wear/finish coverage. If something goes wrong, we send a crew - no debate over whether it's a workmanship issue or a product issue.
What's includedAll-in pricing,
All-in pricing,
no surprises.
- Furniture move (up to 200 lb / piece)
- Old carpet/pad removal
- Tackless strip and new 8 lb 7/16″ rebond pad
- Power-stretched (not knee-kicked) install
- Hot-melt seam tape and edge tucking
- Lifetime workmanship warranty + fiber-maker stain warranty
What can bump the priceHonest add-ons,
Honest add-ons,
priced up front.
- Upgraded 8 lb memory pad
- +$0.40 / sq ft
- Stairs (wrapped / waterfall)
- $35–$75 / step
- Furniture move > 200 lb
- +$50 / piece
- Wool or premium fiber
- +$2–$4 / sq ft
Nylon vs polyester (PET)Where it wins.
Where it wins.
Where it doesn't.
Wins at
- Resilience and crush recovery
- Color retention
- Longer service life
Trade-offs vs polyester (PET)
- Higher cost
- Susceptible to oil-based stains (vs PET)
Lifetime
8–15 years
expected lifespan
Lowest installed cost per square foot. Easiest floor to refresh when listing - buyers prefer new carpet over old hardwood in bedrooms.
Three homes where this shines
Busy household with kids and pets
Two dogs, a toddler, and a finished basement playroom. You need a floor that survives juice spills, claw marks, and the occasional accident - and still looks great when guests come over. Nylon handles all of that.
Refreshing the living room
You're not ready to renovate the whole house, but the living room is looking tired. Nylon drops in over your existing subfloor in 1–3 days, and the room photographs ten years younger before the baseboards are even back on.
Value-conscious upgrade
Nylon hits the sweet spot - better than the entry tier, without the premium-tier surcharge. Most of our repeat customers pick this band.
"
Stainmaster nylon throughout the upstairs. Red wine, cat vomit, a coffee carafe - everything blots out. The carpet looks new at year seven.
- The Karlssons - Boulder, CO
Yes, but…The questions everyone asks
The questions everyone asks
before they sign.
Is nylon scratchy?+
Modern nylon is finished soft - Stainmaster TruSoft and Mohawk SmartStrand-nylon blends rival wool for hand-feel. Hold a sample before deciding.
Will nylon static-shock me in winter?+
Solution-dyed nylon with built-in anti-static is now standard. Properly grounded carpet and a small dehumidifier keep static a non-issue even in cold-climate winters.
Won't Nylon feel cheap or look fake up close?+
Modern manufacturing has closed almost all of that gap. Premium SKUs in this tier use real-wood scans, multi-pass texture, and beveled edges - at conversational distance, most homeowners can't tell. Ask for our top three samples in this category and compare them on your own floor before deciding.
How disruptive is the install?+
Most Nylon jobs finish in 1–3 days per floor. Whole-home installs average 4–7 working days. We sequence rooms so you always have a kitchen and at least one bathroom in service.
What if I don't love it once it's down?+
We bring up to 8 samples to your Free In-home Estimate so you can see the planks/tiles in your own light before we order material. After install, our workmanship warranty covers any defect for the life of the floor - no fine print.
How it goes in
Nylon installation.
Install method: Stretch-in (carpet). Every job includes subfloor prep, moisture testing, acclimation, and haul-away.
- 01
Tackless strips fastened around the room perimeter.
- 02
Pad cut and stapled to subfloor - 8 lb 7/16" rebond is our default.
- 03
Carpet power-stretched (not knee-kicked) to prevent ripples and wrinkles.
- 04
Seams hot-melt taped, edges tucked under baseboard, and final-vacuumed.
Keep it looking new
Nylon care.
- Vacuum traffic lanes 2× weekly with a beater bar set to the correct pile height.
- Blot spills immediately - never rub. Cold water + mild dish soap clears most stains.
- Professional hot-water extraction every 12–18 months to keep warranty valid.
In stock
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In-stock SKUs that match this look - ship in 5–7 days, install this week.
- Nylon starts at $3.29 / sq ft for material, with full installed pricing in the $4.79 / sq ft installed range depending on subfloor prep, room size, and tear-out. Every quote includes our lifetime workmanship warranty.
- Yes - it's one of our top picks for living room, stairs, office. Best for: High-traffic family floors. Durability rating 5/5.
- Yes. Nylon stands up well to pet nails, accidents, and daily wear when paired with the right underlayment and finish.
- Nylon is installed via stretch-in (carpet). Our crews handle subfloor prep, moisture testing, acclimation, and haul-away of the old floor.
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- Up to 18 samples in your home's actual light
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- Same-day, all-inclusive installed price
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Installed nationwide
Nylon crews in 30+ metros.
Same warranty, same all-inclusive pricing, every ZIP. Find your local team:
- New York, NY
- Boston, MA
- Newark, NJ
- Trenton, NJ
- Princeton, NJ
- Cherry Hill, NJ
- Morristown, NJ
- Philadelphia, PA
- Pittsburgh, PA
- Harrisburg, PA
- Lancaster, PA
- Allentown, PA
Nylon · The Simpli-3
How nylon gets installed.
- 01
Pick a time
Choose a window that fits your week. Mornings, evenings, weekends - your call.
- 02
We bring real samples to you
A local specialist arrives with hand-picked samples so you can see them in your light.
- 03
Flawless install - often next day
One vetted crew. Furniture moved, dust contained, cleanup included.
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