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Buying a new carpet is a big investment, and you can’t afford to make mistakes. Get purchase and carpet installation cost estimates to make your home a castle today.

Buying a home is the biggest investment most Americans make in their lifetime, and decorating, furnishing and caring for it is a lifelong responsibility. That’s why the flooring you choose is so important, both for your family’s comfort as well as for convenience and practicality. You simply can’t afford bad choices when you’re buying a carpet, regardless whether they relate to quality or carpet installation cost. Here are the biggest mistakes you need to avoid:

#1: Guessing the Size of a Room

It’s great to get a sense of the size floor area you want to carpet, because that will help you calculate the price of the project. What’s not smart, however, is to take a guess at the number of square feet and assume that’s got you covered—no matter how good you are at estimating. That’s because calculating your carpeting requirements takes more than adding up square footage. You need to take into account the width of the carpet rolls and the direction of the pile, as well as making provision for any difficult-to-reach corners, closets and entrances. These items could increase the labor required, which might increase the carpet installation cost.

#2: Choosing the Wrong Carpet Type

The type of carpet you select is very important to complete your décor and give your home the character you want it to have. Some carpet types you can choose from include:

• Cut-pile carpets
• Level loop pile carpet
• Multi-level loop pile
• Cut-loop pile

You’ll also need to choose between the type of fiber in the carpet, based on whether your most important criteria is the softness and luxury of natural wool, the toughness and stain resistance of nylon, environmental friendliness of polyester or the versatility and cost benefit of triexa.

#3: Skimping on Carpet Padding

Don’t be tempted to cut corners and lower your carpet installation cost by skimping on carpet padding. This adds a layer of cushioning to the floor, and has insulation properties that keep the temperature toasty during winter. It also helps keep your new carpet in shape for longer, by preventing excessive wear and tear from developing.

Choose carpet padding with a density of around 8 pounds for the longest-lasting option, but make sure it meets the specifications of your carpet manufacturer or your carpet warranty will be void. Foam padding made from polyurethane offers a light weight, lower cost option but it doesn’t work well in areas with high traffic.

Contact Brentwood Flooring America for purchase and carpet installation cost estimates you can rely on, and make the best choice for your home and family.