Some frequently
asked questions:
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construction, material and content maybe incomplete)
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.
Normally we will schedule a specific installation date at time of order,
not a window of possible or likely installation dates. 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.
How is carpet measured and why does it
differ for my square footage measurement?
Unlike modular floorings like ceramic tile or wood planks, carpet is made in rolls that are
often 12 ft wide and sometimes wider. This means the width
of the carpet must be considered for an proper layout. Also, the type of carpet, direction of the
yarns "nap", patterns
if any, and
the seam placement must be considered, relative to your room dimensions,
traffic flow, and even natural light sources,
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.
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 "seam
rise" and "blossoming" of the yarns that is detectable and not a
poorly made seam. 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 natural "arching" of the seam tape when stretched during installation.
- Blossoming,
relaxing or untwisting of the yarns at the seam area due to the heat
given off by the
seaming iron, as it relaxes the twist in the yarns. This is more noticeable
on cut pile carpets and these yarns get fuller and
stand taller than the rest of the carpet yarns.
In general, seams are most noticeable right after installation and
seam appearance improves with time due to relaxing of the rest of the carpet
yarns, resulting from normal foot traffic and vacuuming.
The following excerpt is from the 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.
How do I prepare for a residential carpet installation?
This question along with other aspects
of carpet installation are answered by clicking Here.
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