INTD 54 estimating carpet

measuring for carpeting carpet layout/map saves money and time shows: exactly where each carpet piece goes yards of carpet used where seams show what areas covered

measuring for carpeting carpet layout/map labor charges determined correctly with clear map show labor-intensive areas determine carpet coving pay special attention to seam placement

measuring for carpeting measuring floors ALWAYS take your own measurements NEVER assume walls are parallel and of equal length ALWAYS measure actual area use rough sketch of room for notations add a safety factor of 2 inches carefully measure each wall, opening, door, closet, etc…

measuring for carpeting measuring floors measure each projection, jog, inset, and cove down to ½ inch measure at least one half the way in existing doorways for seam installer generally measures, determines lay-out and figures yardage but you want to have careful conversations about seam placement

measuring for carpeting measuring stairs easiest way—measure as if straight run from wall to wall first: measure from hall to end of 1 st step second: measure first tread and riser from notch to notch— multiply this by # of stairs third: measure width of stairs

estimating carpet carpet rules—ALWAYS write feet and inches with inches underlined add 2 inches to each measurement for safety run carpet grain in same direction use same width goods measure every wall, doorway, cutout, etc.. avoid running seams into a focal point avoid a carpet layout using multiple seams avoid putting new carpet over old pad remember carpet stretches very little—1-2 inches

estimating carpet carpet formula 95% of all carpet in US is 12 feet wide never mix different sizes width of cut X length of cut / 9 = sq. yardage

estimating carpet problem 1 problem 2 problem 3

cost estimating materials— carpet, pad, possibly trim strips preparation— furniture removal, old carpeting/pad removal, floor repairs, door trimming clean-up— removing carpet scraps, tools & equipment, vacuuming

time estimating generally 10 days to 2 weeks check if in stock & order product expected ship date contact installer actual carpet installation time varies according to scope of project

selecting carpet installer seek referrals from carpet dealers, manufacturers and other designers set up appointments—discuss specialties ask for list of labor charges request client references contact references—write & file comments make sure you visit site and make notes of work being done pays to create good working relationship with installers

example of final carpeting costs