How to Buy Wall to Wall Carpet

Get the best carpet for your money.
Get the right carpet for the application.
What to do first and what to look for.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• A diagram of area to carpet, come with measurements.

1. First measure area to carpet, length and width of room, width of steps and how many, dont forget to measure ALL ares including hallways! When you go to the store you can get a pretty accurate cost if you have measurements!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Draw a simple diagram then measure!

2. Dont ever buy if you feel pressured-WALK AWAY-always buy from someone or a company you trust or get good vibes from-VERY IMPORTANT-this is a large purchase, take your time and feel comfortable before you spend! A good carpet salesman wants whats best for you and also knows the best buys!

3. If you are not sure of the color ask store or salesman to order a sample or two (not 12 they are not free to the store) to take home and see in your own lighting! If not available ask salesman to bring with him when they come to measure-(always have expert measure so they are responsible for ordering the right amount of carpet) NEVER take chances!

Tips & Warnings

• An easy way to see if you feel like you are getting a good value is by the hand of the carpet ( rub your hand over the sample you can tell if it feels light or full and compare hand and price-very common sense but works for most residential carpets)
• With measurements ask for the yardage and get more than one estimate ( common way to cheat you is to add extra yardage on proposal but only order as much as you need-you pay for the extra you do not receive and salesman makes a bigger commission)