Carpets can revamp the looks of your home in an enchanting manner. Carpets add an angle of elegance and grace to the aesthetics of your room. If you are planning on buying a new house or redoing the look of your carpet, there are some mistakes that you can avoid to make the apt purchase. SURFACES REPORTER (SR) pens down some of these mistakes to avoid so that you don’t have buyers’ remorse.
Prioritising weight over other factors
Carpets are not just their face weight. Many of us can end up selecting a carpet based on its higher face weight. This single aspect is not enough to call a carpet better than another one. Although it may seem intuitive to quickly assign a numerical value to the carpets, but is advisable to refrain from doing the same. For carpets factors such as face weight need to be taken into consideration along with density, twist etc.
Saving money on the underpad
It is not easy to know which part of an article is the base of it. Just like the roots of plants are underground but the most essential part of the plant, same is with carpets. Underpads are the parts of carpets that keep them in place. Underpads save wear and tear of the carpet. They absorb the impact of stress protecting the carpet. They also make the carpet more comfortable. Thicker the underpads better the quality of the carpet. Thick underpads keep the carpet in place too.
Falling for Looks
As already stated above, there is a lot about carpets other than their looks and weight. If you compare different carpets make sure you base the decision on fibre, style and quality. Carpets have a shelf life too and considering durability is a great factor too. Comparing all these factors will give you a more comprehensive outlook than just the looks. Carpets made with more durable fibre will always make the better choice.
Calculating the square footage
The correct way to proceed with buying a carpet includes knowing the area of the carpeting requirement correctly. But keep in mind that calculating carpet area is not as simple as adding values. You need to take factors such as the width of the roll of the carpet, and the direction of the carpet pile into account. For such issues, you can additionally, take the help of professionals who will calculate the same for you. Leaving out important aspects such as labour costs or closet and railing detailing will not determine the exact amount. Taking shortcuts here might lead to landing up with an awkward carpet size which might not get exchanged easily too.
Getting trapped in a promotion
Discounts are often misleading to the customers. On the face of it, it may appear exciting but you need to ensure that you the exact deal. Remember to ask for an all-inclusive price on or off discount. There are hidden charges that may cover all the discount amount that is offered. Hence be cautious but do not avoid a good deal.
Neglecting the installation
The first part includes buying the battle and the second includes the installation. Yes, ignoring proper installation is a huge mistake. It may rob you of the warranty, look bad and not serve the purpose that you purchased it for. Make sure you hire professionals if there is any doubt or you have a complex room. A basic square room can be done as a DIY but rooms with staircases, lots of upholstery or too many twists should be left to the veterans. Remember, the cost might not be so high looking at the benefits.
Conclusion-Hope we save you some stress while you purchase your dream carpet. Make sure that you do not fall for any of these mentioned traps!