and so far the only input i've got from friends is get the premium pad.
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Purchased a house built in 1992 and its in need of carpet. Would like to get it installed this week before we move all our furniture in. It will be the staircase going upstairs and three bedrooms.I plan on getting estimates from Home Depot, Lowes, Empire Today then some local flooring companies. One thing i've noticed is all the current 'installation specials' don't include stairs.
My wife really likes the Frieze/Twist style with the longer 'shag'. Is this going to hold up ok on the stairs and hallway?
Any one purchase from the big box stores? Any thing i need to look out for?
I've never purchased carpet before so any suggestions welcome.
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and so far the only input i've got from friends is get the premium pad.
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What I've learned:- Pick out the shade you want at the store, then go 2 shades darker. Twice I've purchased new carpet for a house now and been pissed that it looked way lighter than I thought when looking at that 2' x 2' square they show you at the store. Dogs/kids fix that up for you real quick, but not in a uniform way.
- Lower pile doesn't look or feel as nice, but holds up to wear better. For stairs, I'd definitely go with a lower pile because they'll get matted down real quick.
I've also learned that I now hate carpet and am slowly replacing all of the carpet in my house with laminate, but that's just my taste.
edit: Premium pad does make a difference. My parents sprung for the premium pad in their house and you can really feel it when you walk over it.
Modified by redshift at 8:43 AM 1-25-2010
I don't know why news organizations keep trying to find ways to tell us what the "man on the street" thinks. The man on the street is almost invariably an idiot.
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We are considering a darker brown/tan that we thought would be too dark. Its considerably darker than the current carpet so i don't think we'll have to worry about it being too light.
The entire downstairs (kitchen/family/living/dining) is laminate. Although i like the looks and durability I need carpet in my bedroom.
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You'll also have to be careful with the length of the pile on the stairs because some of the longer piles don't handle being bent too well. The backing shows through. Take the carpet you are looking at and bend to a similar radius as the front of the stairs and make sure it still looks ok.
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I'd really check out the local stores. HD and Lowe's were all more than the local guys on similar product. As for Empire, I just don't trust them - why are they always having a sale??As for the frieze - DON'T GET IT. In three years, it'll be out of style and you'll be hating yourself for getting it.
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Quote, originally posted by EuroJetta » You'll also have to be careful with the length of the pile on the stairs because some of the longer piles don't handle being bent too well. The backing shows through. Take the carpet you are looking at and bend to a similar radius as the front of the stairs and make sure it still looks ok. This
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Install/Materials will be cheapest with a big box
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No matter where you go... you'll get screwed on the price for installation on the stairs
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I hate carpet on stairs. My wife and I are shopping and it seems EVERY house we look at has carpeted stairs
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Quote, originally posted by MGB_ » Empire Today If my experience of shopping for window treatments with them is any indication...RUN AWAY. They were charging almost twice what other installers were charging.
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i'd be careful with the long carpet. maybe get short carpet throughout, and then just get a huge shag area rug. that's what we did and have been really happy. we actually just tore out most of our carpet and refinished the floor underneath the carpet. much nice and easier to clean.
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Quote, originally posted by webbs2jzgte » does anyone know how hard it is to install carpet yourself It's not hard... its just that the tools are pretty specific to the job (so you'd have to spend a lot on a bunch of tools you'll probably use once).... and you could waste a lot of material if you make poor cuts/measurements.
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Long carpet like a frizie is kinda a pain to keep clean on stairs. especially high traffic stairs. vacuuming stairs is already a pain, and then to add deep carpet to it makes it more of a pain.
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Highly recommend to NOT paint the walls prior to carpetting. They usually get all scratched up with installation.
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Quote, originally posted by webbs2jzgte » does anyone know how hard it is to install carpet yourself If you have the rights tools no problem, on a flat surface. Stairs are a pain in the ass to do right.
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