When you are shopping for carpet be sure to avoid these common mistakes.
Why new carpet is good.
Buying carpet is not something most people do often.
Because of this it is easy for consumers to be confused by the carpet buying process and end up with a carpet that will not suit their needs.
The adhesive system keeps the carpet in place and eliminates curling.
The right pad will extend the life of your carpet.
In fact some may only shop for carpet a few times in a lifetime.
And since the tile is all in one a separate carpet padding purchase isn t necessary.
The wrong pad can cut the life of your carpet in half.
While new carpet is a welcome addition to a room the odor of that new carpeting can be a distraction.
Once you choose a carpet color and install it you are stuck with that color until the carpet is changed again.
There are many different types of vocs but the one related to new carpet odor is 4 phenylcyclohexene 4 pch a by product of the synthetic latex binders used to hold the carpet backing together.
Thick and have a density weight rating of at least 6 lbs.
The quality of carpet pad is determined by density not thickness.
Smooshed is only good when we are talking about food.
When the carpet is new it looks so fluffy and welcoming but after a bit of wear it takes on that smooshed look.
A good quality pad will be 3 8 to 1 2 in.