How to choose carpet

In a world increasingly returning to the beauty of wood floors, carpeting gets a bad rap. Carpeting not only perks up a room but the right carpet also protects your floor from foot traffic and pets. It also offers comfort, color and texture options.

But carpeting your home, office or business can be an expensive. The variety of choices available today complicates the process. Selecting the right carpet for the right room can immediately change the character of the area, so it’s important to research your options.

So, if you’re in the market for new floor coverings, make sure you plan carefully.

With a wide-range of textiles, colors and applications, you’ll have plenty of options in choosing your new carpet.

Typically, carpeting is an expensive purchase. Even for the cheapest brands will require a significant investment. Thankfully, this long-term purchase should should last for many years.

Make a wise choice for your home and to ensure you receive the best value for your investment by keeping the following tips in mind.

CHOICES

Think about the pros and cons of wall-to-wall carpeting versus area rugs in your home.

Wall-to-wall carpeting is an extremely popular choice. But because it is permanent, it tends to be costlier to install. You have the carpet itself to purchase, along with materials and costs like padding and installation.

Area rugs are easier to maintain because they can be taken up easily for cleaning or replacement. You can also move them about the home at your convenience. The mobility and ability to clean an area rug makes it an especially good option for anyone with children or pets.

You might want to consider an area rug if you frequently relocate. After all, you can pack it up and take it with you.

CALCULATE YOUR BUDGET

Choose the best carpeting you can afford.

While carpeting lasts longer, wears better and is more stain resistant, sometimes area rugs are the best options for your pocketbook. It all depends on the look and feel you want for the home, office or room. Pricing, however, can vary widely with both options.

Carpets prices depend on how much material is used, the manufacturer and the brand.

Figure out the cost of an area rug by measuring the room to determine how much of the bare floor you want exposed. The rugs come in a variety of standard sizes, 5-by-8 or 9-by-12, and so on. You can find beautiful textures and tasteful colors at reasonable prices.

Wall-to-wall carpeting also comes in standard widths. If you have an especially large or oddly shaped room, you may have waste. The carpet will likely have seams to fit the odd pieces together.

If you can’t get an accurate estimate, bring the dimensions to the carpet store and ask them to help you. Most carpet stores will give precise estimates for free or little cost.

COLOR AND TEXTURE

Deciding on the color and texture of your carpet is probably the most enjoyable part of the process – other than the finished product, of course.

You might want to give the room a warmer feeling, lighten a dark room or match existing decor.

The pattern will determine the effect the carpet has on the room.

If you have children or pets, consider getting carpet with specially made fibers for easy cleaning. It will help you in the long run.

VISIT CARPET STORES

There are many places where you can purchase

carpeting, such as large stores, warehouses and small niche carpet dealers. You can even purchase carpeting online.

Each has benefits and drawbacks. Typically, any place with the lowest costs will have the most limited services.

Smaller suppliers might bring samples to your home and make measurements prior to quoting a price. Visit showrooms and ask questions.

Small flooring stores usually focus on service. They might have discounts for services after the sale, such as carpet cleaning and stain-resistant protection.

Big box stores often have financing plans. These large retailers can also afford to give you a package deal on padding and installation. But they tend to have average, limited and sometimes bland options. The low prices can be attributed to bulk purchases of standard carpets. Then they pass their savings along to consumers.

No matter where you purchase your carpeting, take time to learn about the latest trends and options. Compare styles and colors with your décor. Carpeting can last many years, so you want to make sure you will be pleased with your decision.

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