Save Money When Buying New Carpet

Do It Yourself

Buying new carpet can cost a lot less if you do the installation yourself. Installation is what really increases the price of carpet. If you can get free installation, that’s great. However, when you pay for installation you usually pay about $100 per hour.

Easier Than You Think

Installing carpet is really not as difficult as it sounds, and when you’re buying new carpet do-it-yourself installation is something you should definitely consider. The only tools you really need to be able to install your own carpet are a carpet kicker, floor strips, and some sharp utility blades.

A carpet kicker is moderately priced at around $80 and you may even be able to rent it for cheaper from a home improvement store like Home Depot. If you do buy a carpet kicker, you will have it for future use, so if you plan to get new carpet for everyone room in the house the price is really nominal considering how much professional installation costs.

If the room you are carpeting is square or rectangular, installing the carpet yourself will be very easy. Sometimes installing carpet in a room with an interesting floor plan is more difficult and will require a professional.

Plan Ahead

When buying new carpet, make sure you add an additional six inches on each side to the dimensions of the room. The reason for this is because you need some extra carpet to work with when installing. Your walls might be slanted slightly and the carpet manufacturer might not always cut the carpet straight, so having a bit of leeway is important to a successful installation.

Buying new carpet can be an enjoyable experience, especially if you save a substantial amount of money in the process.