| The Choice For Every Walk Of Life Carpet
- nothing looks like it, feels like it or performs like it. And because carpet is a key
decorative element in the home and a major purchase, you must keep several factors in mind
during your selection process. This informative web page was created to help you make a
selection that best suits your home and your budget.
The Look...
Use: Before purchasing carpet or rugs, you need to answer the following
questions: How is the room going to be used? Will it have heavy or light traffic? Will the
room be the center of activity for family and entertaining? Is there direct access from
outside, or will the carpet be away from entrances? Will the carpet receive direct
sunlight?
Quantity: To determine the approximate quantity of carpet you will need,
multiply the length (feet) of the room by its width (feet), and divide that figure by 9 to
obtain the square yardage. Add 10 percent to account for room irregularities and pattern
match. It is best to have your retailer or installer make final measurements to ensure
that you purchase the correct amount. As professionals, they know how to include hallways
and closets, match patterns, plan seam placement, work with room irregularities, and
account for rooms with widths greater than 12 feet. (Most carpet is produced in 12 foot
widths.) Some dealers may sell by the square foot.
Cost: Your budget and your needs are two key elements in selecting carpet and
rugs. There is a wide range of choices and costs from which to make your selection. Ask
yourself how long you expect to keep your carpet before replacing it. A better grade of
carpet will give you a greater length of service than one of lesser quality. Buy the best
carpet you can afford for the heavy traffic areas of your home - halls, stairs, family
rooms. A medium grade will provide good service in rooms with less traffic - bedrooms and
guest rooms.
Ask your retailer to give you a complete cost estimate - one that includes cushion,
installation, moving of furniture, and any special needs that you may have. Keep in mind
that a high-quality, professional installation can extend the life of your purchase.
Color: The selection of carpet color is a very personal choice. You will want to
select a color that unites your decorative elements and creates the atmosphere you desire.
Lighter colors make the room seem larger ; darker colors provide coziness. There are also
practical considerations in color selection. New stain and soil resistant technology makes
today's lighter color carpet much easier to clean, allowing more decorating options.
Medium and darker colors, tweeds, and textures will help disguise common soil in your
home's high traffic areas.
Brands: Aladdin, Beaulieu,
Coronet,
Design Materials,
Expressive Design,
Fabrica,
Glen Eden,
Hamilton,
Helius,
Karastan,
Martha Stewart,
Masland,
Mohawk,
Ralph Lauren,
Regent,
Shaw,
Sutton,
Trustmark,
Tuftex,
Wundaweve, and
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