Tigressa Carpet vs Smart Strand

14 years ago

I apologize if my message posts twice. I thought I had already posted but do not see it anywhere.

We are in the market for new carpet for our home. I have received a quote for Tigressa carpet by Shaw. Does anyone have opinions on this carpet? It is a nylon carpet (according to their website). I'm a bit confused as the rep said it is an R2X fiber but I thought R2X was something that went on the fiber to make it stain resistant.

The other carpet we are looking at is Smart Strand, which seems to get great reviews here. I have not received an official quote for it yet but believe it is likely to be a bit more expensive.

I would love any comments on Tigressa vs Smart Strand or either of these 2 carpets in general. It has been very tough to find good information on any carpets at all!

Thanks!

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mydreamhome

14 years ago

We were told the Shaw Tigressa would be less expensive but would offer the same benefits as the Smartstrand. When I got my hands on a sample of the Shaw carpet it was nowhere near as soft as the Smartstrand was. Frankly, for me, the softness was worth the extra money. I'm sorry, I don't remember how much the difference in price was. After all the other features & benefits of the carpets were extolled, my thoughts were that I wanted a soft carpet for the kids to play on, lay on to watch TV, have sleepovers, etc. I also wanted luxurious softness under my feet in the morning & after a hard day wearing heels for 10+ hours. All the other carpets were scratchy feeling in comparison. So it was Smartstrand, hands down.

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Floortech
14 years ago
1st off, the words Tigressa means nothing as it is simply a buying group name for a collection of Shaw products. You will no longer find the words Tigressa mentioned on Shaws website. Before I would ever purchaes Tigressa, i would demand to now the real mainstreet name of the product. Not the private label name, the non buying group name. Then we can give you some intellectual answers regarding the specific Shaw product. As far as Smartstrand, they will be launching some softer products within weeks. They are doing this to combat Lowes destruction to dealers as they are selling Smartstrand products at prices that dealers pay wholesale. So Mohawk has decided to offer some exclusive products to dealers that are 3rd and 4th generation softer and superior. I am not an advocate of Lowes but when you buy Smartstrand and use their 97 dollar install...you will destroy dealer prices. Now you will gamble with the fact that you are purchasing box store installation and service...but the savings will be great. Just some good honest facts to help you sort things out. Good Luck.
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tanyaandallie
Original Author
14 years ago
Thanks so much for your thoughts! This whole carpet thing is very confusing. I am going to get the Tigressa carpet sample to compare to the Smartstrand today.

Interestingly enough the price we were quoted from a local carpet company for Smart Strand seems to be the same as what Lowes is quotes but includes installation. I'll have to double check my notes! I do love how soft the Smart Strand is.
mydreamhome
14 years ago
tanyaanddallie-Don't know if you saw my thread on the Smartstrand posted Monday...

Here is a link that might be useful: Smartstrand Testimonial
gd2garden
14 years ago
I updated an earlier post of mine regarding our Smartstrand purchase. Happy with the carpet, but we are having install problems with Lowe's installers. Problems with carpet pad joints not being taped (after they told us they did tape it) and quality issue with carpet pad being hard/stiff in sections. I'd go with a local carpet retailer if I had to do it over again.
susantiff
9 years ago
SmartStrand is not a Nylon. It is triexta - polytrimethylene terephthalate – PTT for short. A version of a polyester.

How long do you want the carpet to last? Nylon does not crush as easily as other synthetics. Would only do a good Nylon in my own home.
gazmitch61
7 years ago
Im glad i found this post as I have just bought a Tigressa carpet which i must say i'm happy with it. Just wanted to get some thoughts on the type of vacuum I need for the cleaning it Do I need to get one of theses Soniclean Soft Carpet Vacuum is says its specifically designed to clean lush, soft carpet like Tigressa Nylon high pile? any help would be appreciated.

thanks

Stan
Christy Rasp
21 days ago
We put Tigressa carpet with a high quality padding underneath in our Owner's Suite and absolutely love it! We don't have pets or wear our shoes in our home. This photo is over 3 years ago, and it is still beautiful and doesn't show any wear and tear! The carpet is a lower to medium pile. I would choose it again!