Facts about Carpet Installation:

• Figuring how much to buy is not an exact science.
• Carpet within a room must run the same direction.
• T-seams work best in bedrooms, but are not suitable for high traffic areas.
• Generally the more T seams, the less carpet you need.
• Always use the waste from one room in another part of the house.
• The width of stairs is what determines how much carpet you will need to cover them.
• When carpeting an entire house, there is usually a smaller percentage of waste than when carpeting only one or two rooms.
• When carpeting an entire house, 12' carpet may be more efficient than 15' carpet. You should figure both and use the one that works best.
• You usually (nearly always) need 5% less pad than carpet.
• It is a big mistake to just order 10% more carpet than the area you plan to cover. You are probably buying either too much or too little carpet.
• The pattern repeat in patterned carpet must be considered in order to purchase the correct amount of carpet.
• It's always nice to get a second opinion on the best way to install your carpet.

You may prefer to use our carpet installation guide to determine how much carpet to buy.

LET US HELP
If all this seems a bit daunting, don't worry. As a service to our customers, our sales staff will gladly double check your measurements, and figure out the exact amount you need. Just send your room sizes in your price quote.

BEWARE OF FRAUD
Thousands of Americans are robbed each year by flooring stores and installers. Consumers need to understand how to determine the amount of carpet they should purchase. This will protect consumers from "creative measuring" or what is more commonly known as "flat out fraud."
Learn more about how to avoid being swindled out of thousands of dollars here.