Carpet
Information
By
Alan Fletcher - Carpet
Expert & Consumer Advocate
List of Carpet Articles: Best Carpet Information and Buying Guide
How To Buy Carpet - Choosing Carpet Wisely
Carpet Measure: How to Measure for Carpet in 4 Simple Steps
Pet odor: Pet Urine Stains and Odor Removing Solutions
Turbulent Times in the Flooring Business
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Buying Carpet
Wholesale
You can save a
ton of money on new carpet if you know how to do it wisely.
Read what you
need to know about buying carpet online or from discount outlet stores.
Buying
Carpet From Online Sources
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Basic
Carpet Longevity
Many
factors come into play when trying to figure out how long a carpet might last.
Here are some of the key reasons that affect how long a carpet will last:
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The
fiber type and style, tuft twist, density rating,
pile height.
-
How
much foot traffic in the home, number of children, pets, teens. Take
my Carpet
Foot Traffic Test
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How
well it is maintained, regular vacuuming, periodic cleaning.
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How
well it is installed (properly stretched)
-
What
padding is used, type, thickness and density.
Depending
on all these factors here is a basic guideline for how long you might expect
a carpet to last:
|
(Cost
per square yard)
Carpet
Cost Pad cost Labor cost
Total Cost Longevity
$15
$3
$4
$22.00 3 to 7 years
$20
$3
$4
$27.00 6 to 10 years
$25
$4
$5
$34.00 8 to 12 years
$30
$4
$5
$39.00 10 to 14 years
$35
$5
$5
$45.00 12 to 16 years
$40
$6
$6
$52.00 15 to 20 years
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Padding
and labor charges typically increase with the quality of the carpet. You
must be sure that the padding is capable to last as long as the carpet. It
is more difficult to install heavier carpets and labor prices will increase
accordingly. Berber carpets are typically more expensive to install.
Installing carpet stairs usually has an additional charge.
It's
hard to find an honest and reputable carpet dealer! That's why I have created
a special list of hand-picked carpet retailers who I believe are reputable,
locally owned, give free estimates, offer fair prices, have knowledgeable
staff, provide honest measuring and hire qualified installers.
Don't
take chances...See
who I recommend near you!
