Some frequently
asked questions:
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construction, organization of existing material and content are not
complete)
General:
How long does it take
to get carpet?
If the carpet is
in-stock at the mill, at the time of order, carpet arrives in 1 to 5 days from time of
order. Carpet is almost always in-stock, but
when it is not, most manufacturers can produce carpet in 7 to 10 days plus 1 to
5 days for shipping. The other consideration is scheduling
"manpower" (i.e. installation). Installation schedules can
vary anywhere from 2 days to 2 weeks depending on business activity. The
further in advance you order, the greater the chances of scheduling the
exact day you desire. When rush jobs occur, we do everything we
can to accommodate.
General:
How is carpet measured and why does it
differ for my square footage estimate?
Carpet is made on rolls that are 12, and sometimes 15 foot wide, unlike a
modular flooring like tile. This means that the width
of the carpet, the type of carpet, direction of the nap, pattern (if any), and
the seam placement must be considered, relative to your room dimensions,
traffic flow, and even natural light direction,
in order to effect a proper
installation. So, unlike square tiles, carpet has a greater waste
factor. If you where to order carpet based of net square footage alone,
the result would be a shortage of material necessary for proper
installation.
General:
Will I see the seams?
In most carpet installations carpet
seams are inevitable. Even with the most skilled installers you will
be able to detect seams, especially if the seam runs across an incoming
light source (i.e. arcadia door, or windows). In most cases, it is the
seam "rise" that is detectable. Generally speaking this
"rise" at the seam area is due to three things.
- The
thickness of the seam tape used to seam the carpet together.
- The
"arching" of the seam tape when stretched during installation.
- If the carpet a cut pile, the "blossoming" or
relaxing of the yarns at the seam area due to the heat generated by the
seaming iron. During the seaming process these yarns get fuller and
stand taller than the rest of the carpet due to the heat of the seaming
iron.
In general, seams are most noticeable right after installation and
seam appearance improves with time due to relaxing of the rest of carpet
yarns resulting from foot traffic and vacuuming.
The following excerpt is from the
current Guide
for Contractors, January 2000, offered by the Arizona Registrar of
Contractors. Regarding carpet seam questions by consumers.
- Seams should be of good appearance
from a standing position, however seams normally have some visibility.
- Some of the contributing factors to
seam visibility are:
Peaking – Due to the additional thickness of the seam tape
and the action of the heat from the seaming iron, slight peaking can occur at the seam
This will be particularly apparent in lower profile and velvet type textures.
Textures – Various textures have an effect on seam
visibility. Loop pile, loop pile berber and dense velvet finishes will generally create more
visible seams than other textures.
General:
How do I prepare for a residential carpet installation?
Due to length, this question along with other aspects
of carpet installation are answered by clicking Here.
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