We have always had cat stands that were carpeted and my cat just ate and scratched throught it before he was one years old. My husband put the cat stand together about twenty minutes ago and my cat loves it. It is very sturdy and beautiful. The carpet is not like floor carpet, instead it is like a mink-like blanket. I would recommend anybody getting it because my cat is huge and very particular. If he loves it then we love it!!

P.s. My leather couches can have a break now.