Cheap Carpet Remnants

Almost all of us have compared prices for carpet, and although the prices have come down significantly in the past few years, carpeting a house, large or small rooms is still not a cheap affair. Just like any other business, you’ll see great ads and sales saying they have the cheapest carpet in town and promising all sorts of great deals. Do you know what those ads are for? Ads are for getting customers into the store, not selling items! That is a fact of business, especially businesses like this or any other arena. Ads are simply to get people in the doors so the salesmen can sell them an add-on or something else entirely.  I just want to say that this is not entirely the case or a blanket statement of all carpet dealers. So if you’re a carpet salesman or own a carpet store, I’m sure you do offer great sales or deals. I know I’ve found some great deals as advertised, but I can also tell you that knowing certain sales tactics does help me become a more educated buyer…. I’m just sayin’ However, if you know what you are looking for, you can still find great deals on carpet and one of these deals is the carpet remnant!

First off, when most people hear the term “carpet remnant,” they immediately think it is discarded or a defective product. This is usually NOT the case. There are two ways in which carpet can become a remnant product. One is as the end of the original roll of carpet from the carpet mill and/or manufacturer. Many times the mill will cut off the last 5 to 30 feet of carpet in order to insure solid ends to the customer who ordered it, or they run past the length to make sure they have enough for the order. The carpet is simply left over and is as good as new. Many carpet warehouses bulk order this from the mill for extremely low prices and that is where we get it for a great deal!

The other scenario is pretty much the same in that the remnant carpet is left over from a large carpeting job or from a huge custom order in which all the carpet was simply not needed. The installer or carpet company usually offloads this again for a discounted price—sometimes called bound carpet remnants which basically means they’re already bound—and is still basically brand new. Additionally, many of these carpets are of extremely high quality. Most often the best deals you’ll find are on shorter length or more rugged typed carpets. This is due to the large amount of retail office space that is carpeted and the large amount of left-over remnants from these large jobs. Even if you have several rooms you want to carpet, often times you can get enough remnants to cover complete rooms with the same or complimentary carpet colors. And remember, most of the carpets are designed for commercial use so they are high quality and will stand up to high traffic.

Even if you’re not necessarily looking for office style carpet, you can still find some great deals on more luxurious styles as well, you just have to be a little more patient and know where to look. We’ve found the best way is to call a local carpet shop and ask if they have carpet remnants, then go look for yourself first hand. Although we’ve found some of the best deals are online. Many online carpet retailers will actually send you a sample of their remnants so be sure to ask. The trick in getting cheap carpet, or any cheap flooring for that matter, is not being afraid to ask questions and keep shopping until you get the size, style, and price that will fit within your budget.

Not only are carpet remnants as good as new, most often they will still have the manufacturers original warranty attached. But this is something you’ll want to make sure and check for as some do not extend their warranties to remnants, especially if they were bulk sold to wholesalers. There are also many good resources for finding carpet remnants online, so be sure to check that out and be aware of all your options for finding the best deals.

So the next time you need to carpet or re-carpet a room or small area, consider carpet remnants!

Carpet density is the amount of yarn a piece of carpet contains. There are certain variances in the amount of yarn a carpet holds. As you walk on a carpet, you may notice some carpet is fluffier than others. Yarn is the material a lot of manufacturers use to produce best-selling carpet. A consumer can tell the difference in carpet density when they walk on the carpet. There are also other factors that contribute to the density of carpet.

Carpet Face Weight

Fiber is an essential part of carpet as well. The carpet face weight is the amount of fiber that is in each square foot of carpeting. The concept of carpet face weight is simple because the more the carpet weighs then the more fiber that is in the carpet. Most experts would say that the heavier a piece of carpet is, then the more expensive it is as well. The carpet is priced higher because it is also a higher quality product.

Carpet Durability

If you are a consumer looking for the most ideal carpet, then carpet durability is as important as the density. The durability is simply how well the carpet can withstand everyday use and foot traffic. You can easily tell how durable a carpet is by testing it out. A lot of carpet companies test out their carpets for durability before sending out to businesses for resale. The durability of a carpet is usually rated by a number system. The number can be 1-2 for light traffic durability. Number 3 means the carpet can withstand normal foot traffic and number 4 means it can handle heavy traffic. If you find a carpet at a level 4 rating, then you have hit the jackpot in carpet durability.

Carpet Fibers

Since you are looking at the carpet density, weight, and durability, you should also consider the fibers. There are many different fiber materials that carpets are made out of. However, there are four major types of fiber materials. Those fiber materials are known as nylon, polyester, wool and polypropylene carpet fibers. The type of fiber a company chooses to use is based on the look and feel they want out of the carpet.

Carpet Details are Essential

Choosing a carpet includes a lot more detail than one might realize. Carpet density is one of the most important aspects of choosing a carpet. This is because it determines how thick and comfortable a carpet will be for use in a home or business. Checking out all of these factors can guarantee you make a good decision when it comes to choosing a carpet.