{"id":8386,"date":"2013-07-15T09:43:02","date_gmt":"2013-07-15T08:43:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/flooring.anytrades.co.uk\/?p=29"},"modified":"2013-07-15T09:43:02","modified_gmt":"2013-07-15T08:43:02","slug":"carpet","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.local-quotes.co.uk\/guides\/getting-started\/carpet\/","title":{"rendered":"Choosing carpet for your home"},"content":{"rendered":"

Carpets in your home won\u2019t be changed on a regular basis and those on the higher end of the market can be very expensive. Therefore, the last thing you want is to rush a decision and make the wrong choice.<\/p>\n

Carpets are designed for comfort and up until the last decade were seen throughout the home. However, laminate and wooden floors have made an impact recently, especially in the living and dining room. As such, carpets seem to have been pushed back to the bedroom.<\/p>\n

Unfortunately for many homeowners, they make the wrong choice with their carpet and bad experiences include the carpet flattening or discolouring. On top of this, a badly fitted carpet can leave noticeable gaps.<\/p>\n

Charles Townsend is a carpet trouble-shooter and speaking to the BBC radio said: \u201cThe public is unaware of how carpet fibres and construction make some carpets better than others. Retailers often fail to identify customers\u2019 needs and encourage them to save money, at the expense of quality.\u201d<\/p>\n

So how can you avoid falling into the same pitfalls as some of your fellow homeowners?<\/p>\n

Wear and tear<\/strong><\/p>\n

Wear and tear is an important area to consider as floors tend to pick up a lot of use over the years. Remember, price is reflected by the quality, so more expensive options will ooze comfort. For a hallway this is impractical as it\u2019ll be used a lot, whereas a bedroom is often just for one or two people. Cheap carpet options such as cordless have high durability so they\u2019re extremely suitable for areas where they\u2019ll be lots of wear and tear.<\/p>\n

The future<\/strong><\/p>\n

What\u2019s fashionable now might not be so in five or ten years\u2019 time. This is something to bear in mind when you\u2019re considering a patterned carpet for your home. Remember to also take carpet samples home and compare it with the decoration you\u2019re thinking about, or that\u2019s already in place. With samples you\u2019ll be able to see the contrast of the carpet between day and night too.
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\nPlanning a budget<\/strong><\/p>\n

Of course, it\u2019s always easier said than done to plan a budget and stick to it. But with the carpet that\u2019s exactly what you should be aiming for. For a good quality of carpet, the Carpet Foundation say you should look to spend around \u00a320 per square metre. Of course, the cheaper options such as cordless will cost much less. As with anything don\u2019t spend more than you can afford, but investing a little more does make a huge different in quality.<\/p>\n

Charles Townsend also gives advice to homeowners that for best results they\u2019ll need to pay for fitting charges plus underlay. He added: \u201cDon\u2019t commit to a specific carpet until the area is measured \u2013 similar carpets come in different widths and will affect the quantity required and costs.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Carpets in your home won\u2019t be changed on a regular basis and those on the higher end of the market can be very expensive. Therefore, … <\/p>\n

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