Choosing a remnant carpet is much like choosing any other carpet except you need to be very quick in your choice as a store’s selection of carpet remnants can easily change daily and you need to make up your mind quickly. Here are the factors to watch out for:-
Carpet Quality
You will have a good opportunity to look at and feel the quality of any carpet remnant that you have your eye on so be sure that the quality is right for the room you have in mind. Some carpets in high wear areas such as living rooms, hall and stairs need to be extremely durable so look for a carpet remnant which incorporates wool and which has a good dense pile. For a bedroom you can focus more on softness underfoot and look than on how durable the carpet is but don’t go for anything which has very thin pile as the carpet will not last.
Carpet Price
Carpet pricing is generally shown by the square foot but what advertisers neglect to say is that you are obligated to buy a length using the full width of the roll and you will have some wastage. With a carpet remnant you have to buy the full piece so make sure you are still getting a good deal given that you will probably be buying more carpet than you need. Also with a remnant you are unlikely to be offered any discounts on installation and carpet padding so make sure you weigh up the whole deal.
Carpet Color
The color of the carpet is the main feature that will figure in whether the carpet will look good in your room or not. Be sure that you take color samples of paint, wallpaper and any other items you have chosen for the room such as curtains or soft furnishings when you go shopping for remnants.
