5 Common Mistakes When Purchasing a Wall-to-wall Carpet

This article will specifically focus on Mistakes when Purchasing a Wall-to-wall Carpet, which is part of Zarif Carpets‘ collection of articles related to wall-to-wall carpets. Discover more articles related to the subject on our ‘All About Wall-to-wall Carpet‘ page.

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What You Will Read

Buying a wall-to-wall carpet is not a daily or weekly event; it may happen once or twice in a lifetime. Therefore, you should gather information about this kind of carpet and its types to make an informed decision. This article describes some common mistakes people make when purchasing a fitted carpet (wall-to-wall carpet):

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Too Much Focus on Weight

Consumers typically believe that the heavier the carpet, the higher its quality, but this is not always true. The weight of a wall-to-wall carpet is made up of the weight of its pile and backing. Therefore, some companies take advantage of this belief and make their carpets heavier by adding low-quality and cheap materials to the backing. While the weight of a wall-to-wall carpet is an important factor, do not focus on it too much; consider it alongside other important factors.

Low Attention to Backing

Low attention to backing is one of the common mistakes when purchasing a wall-to-wall carpet, even though it is highly important. The backing plays a crucial role in the durability and safety of your carpet. Common types of backing include felt, anti-slip, and PVC.

Each backing has its own advantages and disadvantages. For instance, anti-slip backing provides safety for your carpet, especially if you have a child in your home. This type of backing prevents the wall-to-wall carpet from slipping and people from getting hurt.

The most common backing for wall-to-wall carpets is felt backing, which has been used for a long time and is considered the oldest type. This type of backing usually requires glue during the installation process.

Too Much Focus on Design

In the context of wall-to-wall carpets, you can find a particular pattern on multiple carpets from various brands, but there is usually a significant quality difference among them. Although design or pattern is a key factor when choosing a carpet, you should also consider the density of fibers, raw materials, and the structure of the carpet.

Wrong Area Calculation

Customers often make mistakes when estimating how many square meters of wall-to-wall carpet they need for their homes or offices. For example, if you want to carpet a 100 sqm area, you will actually require more than 100 sqm. This is due to the shape of the area, as spaces are not usually perfect squares and may have irregular spots. Additionally, when installing wall-to-wall carpets, there is always some waste to consider.

Need to know the differences between rugs and wall-to-wall carpets? Check out our article ‘What Are the Differences Between Wall-to-wall Carpets and Rugs?‘.

Unprofessional installation

Some customers believe they don’t need a professional installer and can manage the wall-to-wall carpet installation themselves. However, installing a fitted carpet requires special expertise and should be handled by an expert. Poor installation can result in an unattractive appearance in your space.

If you’re curious to learn more about wall-to-wall carpet installation, check out our article ‘Wall-to-wall Carpet Installation: General Tips‘.

Low Attention to Purpose

When purchasing a wall-to-wall carpet, the most important factor is your specific needs. For example, if you’re carpeting a child’s room, the softness and safety of the carpet should be your top priorities. However, families often focus more on design than on these essential factors. Similarly, in an office setting, especially in high foot-traffic areas like workplaces, the durability of the carpet should be the primary concern, not the design, color, or other aesthetic factors.

Final Words

As mentioned, purchasing a wall-to-wall carpet for your home or office often happens once or twice in a lifetime and can be expensive as well, therefore gather as much information as you can.

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