| When you shop for carpet you'll find a wealth of | | | | heavy-wear floors in your home like halls and |
| color’s, textures and styles - in fact, | | | | family rooms, buy the best quality you can afford |
| sometimes it may seem a bit irresistible. That's | | | | because if you have to replace the carpet it will |
| why we recommend you think of carpet as a | | | | cost you more in the long run not only for the |
| fashion investment. After all, you're not simply | | | | cost of the replacement carpet, but the cost and |
| covering your floors - you're revealing the beauty | | | | inconvenience of another installation. Different |
| of your home, and bringing your own personal | | | | rooms have different requirements. |
| decorating style to life. | | | | Halls and Stairs: |
| Jaipur Rugs Tips: | | | | These high traffic areas require densely tufted |
| What to come across for in a Carpet | | | | carpet with low pile height. A carpet that will resist |
| While color and price are crucial factors when | | | | matting and crushing is ideal for this area. Consider |
| shopping for carpet, the right color at the lowest | | | | medium color’s with a texture or soil-hiding |
| price does not necessarily signify the best value. | | | | pattern. |
| Performance value, the way the carpet actually | | | | Living Room: |
| performs when it is on your floor, should be your | | | | Generally a more formal setting, elegant Saxony |
| primary consideration. It's not easy to predict how | | | | plush or textured plush works well in this area. |
| well a carpet will perform in your home. The | | | | Depending on how often you use the room you |
| better the fiber and the denser that it's packed, | | | | can purchase any high-performance carpet. |
| the better the carpet will perform. Low quality | | | | Clean-ability and stain resistance are important if |
| carpet is easy to spot - it's thin and lightweight. A | | | | this area is used frequently. |
| better indication of a product's performance value | | | | Dining Room: |
| can be found in the manufacturer's warranty. | | | | Stain conflict and clean-ability are imperative |
| Practically any carpet looks good when it's first | | | | factors wherever food and drink are common. |
| installed, but the longer it stays looking good, the | | | | Select a carpet with soil-hiding features and easy |
| greater its real value. | | | | maintenance. |
| How to Pick your Carpet | | | | Family Room: |
| As your plans develop, you'll collect fabric | | | | Dense carpeting with soil and stain resistance are |
| swatches, paint chips, photo examples from | | | | ideal for multipurpose rooms. Consider patterns, |
| design magazines, and other helpful tools. Be sure | | | | multicolored tweeds and berbers |
| to bring these with you when you shop - and | | | | Bedrooms: |
| always bring a sketch of your room's floor plan. | | | | Generally low-traffic areas, durability may not be |
| Beware of bargain. | | | | critical. Your imagination can run free - look for |
| Most retailers offer legitimate sales at various | | | | delicate colors and comfort. |
| times. However, beware of unbelievable and | | | | Kids' Rooms: |
| unreasonable bargains and advertising claims. | | | | Look for a durable, easy to clean carpet with |
| Cheap carpet that wears out quickly can prove to | | | | good soil hiding capabilities |
| be more costly in the long run. Remember, you | | | | Kitchen: |
| get what you pay for. | | | | Carpeted kitchens prevent slipping and reduce |
| Consider the cost per year. | | | | foot fatigue, as well as breakage. In this high |
| With any long term investment the true cost of | | | | traffic area, look for a small pattern to minimize |
| the carpet must reflect its length of satisfactory | | | | stains, in addition to a carpet that is easy to clean. |
| service. Don't economize on high-traffic, | | | | |