Carpet info

[DawnM]

Anyone here who is in the carpet business and know manufacturers?

 

I have two quotes now for carpeting the upstairs.  Our upstairs is roughly 1000 sq. ft. of space.  

 

We were quoted $3,200 for a Mohawk (Palmetto Point) with a #8 density pad.  This includes furniture moving, hauling away, installation, everything.  This was by a carpet retailer who does only carpets (not a big box store.)

 

Then we had a "highly discounted/warehouse" carpet place come out and give us a quote of $3,050 for a carpet called CarpetRight in a color called MartiGras.  It also had a #6 density pad.

 

I have never heard of CarpetRight but assume it is a knock off of something?  I have tried to google but can't find much.  

 

For $150 more I think the denser pad and a name brand carpet is a better deal, but if anyone here has any actual info on them, please let me know.

  

 

Thanks,

 

Dawn

[plansrme]

"Always get the better pad" is our motto. We have top-of-the-line pad and probably top-of-the-middle-tier carpet in our bedrooms that still looks good after 15 years. We live close enough to the carpet capital of the world, Dalton, Georgia, to buy carpet there, and the older guys always stress the quality of the carpet pad over the quality of the carpet. Our installers always say the same thing. Even if you were looking at the exact same carpet, I would pay $150 more for the better pad.

[1GirlTwinBoys]

My niece's husband installed carpets and ALWAYS stressed getting the best pad you can get.

 

[gardenmom5]

Heavier pad.

What is the carpet fiber? Polymers can attract dirt and be reluctant to give it up. My preference on carpet is nylon or better.

[DawnM]

Yes, we will get the nicer pad.  I was really concerned with the actual carpet.  The cheaper place actually told me they would throw in the nicer pad if I wanted, but the carpet itself......is there really no difference if they are both nylon?

[gardenmom5]

Yes, we will get the nicer pad.  I was really concerned with the actual carpet.  The cheaper place actually told me they would throw in the nicer pad if I wanted, but the carpet itself......is there really no difference if they are both nylon?

 

there can be a difference in how tight the twist, and the density of the fibers coming out of the backing. (and the backing can vary. I've seen backing that practically disintegrates - irrespective of the fiber of the carpet).  and how thick each nylon thread is . . .

[DawnM]

there can be a difference in how tight the twist, and the density of the fibers coming out of the backing. (and the backing can vary. I've seen backing that practically disintegrates - irrespective of the fiber of the carpet).  and how thick each nylon thread is . . .

 

And how does one even find the info out to know what to get?

[gardenmom5]

And how does one even find the info out to know what to get?

 

they may or may not tell you the kpsi - the knots per square inch. (quality carpet should include that information.)  the higher the count, the more dense the fibers coming out of the back.  usually when you look at the samples - the vendor should have that information available.  ask for it.

 

you may simply have to look at some of the samples with a magnifying glass to see if you can tell the difference.  ask about what the backing is made from. 

 

I haven't bought carpet in years (I do remember looking at some and thinking - yuck.) - and the last rugs I bought were wool area rugs.  I have hardwood.  so, it's been a long time.

 

eta: they should also be able to tell you how much it weighs per square foot, etc.  you can compare the two.  carpet that is skimping on density, and thickness of fibers - will weigh less.