Carpet is tough given the traffic is receives. That being said, temporary carpet protection makes sense if you are going to be doing construction and so on.

Carpet is made to be walked on. Usually carpet is tough enough to handle constant abuse and there are carpet protectors that resist stains and make the carpet even more durable. There are times when carpets are subjected to abuse that goes above and beyond normal. Painting is one of these times. Moving day is another. Some parties can be a disaster in waiting for a carpet. The one thing all of these have in common is that they are temporary conditions. They last for a little while and then they go away.

There are temporary carpet protectors that are designed to deal with such times. The carpet protector is a durable film with adhesive on one side. The film is usually rolled onto a spool so that it can be easily spread over the floor. The adhesive holds the film in place so that it does not move, slip, or bunch up even under heavy traffic conditions. The film's adhesive will hold it in place for several weeks if necessary and yet it is easily removed and leaves no sticky residue behind on the carpet.

Normal drop clothes have a tendency to slide or bunch up when someone walks on them and everyone knows that the rule clearly states that any paint that drips off your brush will hit the carpet on the one spot not covered by the drop cloth. The carpet film fits smugly over the floor and offers comple cleartection from dripping paint. When the job is finished and the paint completely dried the film is easily removed and either stored for subsequent use or discarded.

Carpet film is often available from moving companies. Moving is another time when carpets are subjected to abuse. The constant traffic in and out as well as dollies can wreak havoc on a carpet, but the film is tough enough to resist tearing under the most extreme conditions. This is why the protective film is recommended for certain kinds of parties where the danger of spills would be high. The film is clear and barely noticeable and can withstand the heavy traffic of a large party. Sometime the film is placed over carpets in entry ways during bad weather when tracking in dirt and mud from outside would be a possibility.

Your carpet represents a serious investment. Under normal conditions, routine cleaning is enough to extend its lifespan and keep it looking new. There are certain times when the risk of damage becomes so great that it makes sense to utilize some additional protection. Temporary adhesive backed carpet covering film is the proper choice for these extreme times.