We ripped up all our carpet and put down the solid vinyl. Looks just like hardwoods but it is pretty much indestructible. With 5 furbutts and grandkids, this new floor is perfect for us! We are currently ripping out the bedroom carpet (any carpet is a personal pp pad to my little brats!!) and the upstairs AND stairs will also be in the solid vinyl. We have allergies and the carpet just holds too much dust and dander. I love the clean look of the floors now and the girls haven't had any accidents on it.