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What You Should Know before you buy carpets
You’ve decided on new carpet, but you want to shop smart. You
already know how carpet is made and the difference between
carpet styles, but what else is there to know before you buy?
Lots.
Here are some tips to give you the upper hand on what will
soon be underfoot!
Seams
Unless your room is narrower than 15 feet, you’re going to have
seams. Most carpet comes in widths of 12 feet and 15 feet. The
degree of visibility of your seams depends on the texture and
colour you choose, as well as the lighting and furniture
placement in your room.
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Bending
When you carpet your stairs, its backing may show on the bends. And
if it’s a looped carpet, it can snag — especially at the seams or
transitions. Check our Carpet Care section for information on how to
properly care for looped carpet.
Nap
A carpet’s nap runs in a single direction, making pile reversal or
the shading you see from a vacuum trail, completely normal for most
cut pile styles. If you’re not a fan, window treatments and
furniture placement can minimize the effect.
Quality
Let’s face it. You get what you pay for. If you want your carpet to
have a great pile density and tighter twist construction (which
leads to improved durability), then you’re going to want to go with
a higher quality (and more expensive) product. New carpet adds value
to any home, so it’s an investment worth making.
Colour
Carpet covers a large part of any room, so it’s vital that you
consider some basic rules when selecting its colour. First off, know
that once your carpet is installed, it’s going to look lighter in
colour than the sample you saw in the store. |
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