5 important questions to ask before buying carpet

5 important questions to ask before buying carpet

By Kristen Price for Giant Carpet One

January 28th, 2015 @ 10:02am

It may not last a lifetime, but a good piece of carpet can be a good investment nonetheless. Carpeting offers a warm, plush and colorful addition to your home one that is actually pretty easy to change out.

While manufacturers vary in the longevity of a carpets life, Angies List suggests replacing your carpet when it is stained, stinking, worn down or when you begin experiencing increased allergy symptoms.

Of course, if youve reached the maximum years of life for your particular brand, thats also a good indication that its time for new carpet. But before you replace that '70s shag with modern household swag, there are a few questions you should ask.

Most home improvement plans begin with a budget. Before you go out to shop for new carpet, its important to determine how much youre willing to spend and be realistic about it.

Once you have a budget in mind, you can compare and contrast various types of carpet and installation prices. Be sure to get quotes that list these costs separately so you can compare them easily.

It might be wise to choose different carpets for different rooms. For example, you may be willing to pay extra for stain-resistant carpet in the playroom, but you likely dont need to spend the extra money for it in the master bedroom.

When shopping for carpet, you could be tempted to skimp on padding; after all, no one sees it. But the padding you select for your carpet can actually make a big difference in the performance and longevity of your new flooring.

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