Buying Bound Carpet Remnants
The first time a person shops for area rugs, one thing is almost always guaranteed – sticker shock. Area rugs can be extremely expensive. For example, a rug large enough to fit under a small dining room table can cost upwards of two hundred dollars! Fortunately, for people not willing to shell out this much cash for something that will be walked on, spilled on and replaced in only a few years, there is another, more economical option. Bound carpet remnants are simply leftover pieces of carpeting cut to standard sizes and finished along the edges so they do not fray or unravel.
Most carpet remnants are created with leftovers from a carpeting job that are too small to be used for wall-to-wall carpeting, but are large enough to act as an area rug. Most specialty flooring stores will have a wide selection of bound carpet remnants. However, because this inventory is essentially scrap pieces, the stock will rotate often and there may not be the possibility of buying several matching pieces to use for rugs throughout the home. There will be a lot of carpets in neutral colors that will coordinate with each other; so matching remnants are not always a requirement.
When shopping for a carpet remnant, there are a few keys to keep in mind. It is important to know the size of the area that the rug will be used in. Most remnants are non-returnable, so if it is the wrong size, you could be stuck with a piece of carpet that is not needed. Also, keep an open mind. Having a too specific idea of what you want in a carpet will dramatically limit the choices. Have an idea of the general colors or patterns, but be willing to look at other items. Finally, these remnants are usually taking up space at a retailer and are not worth much to them, so do not be afraid to haggle for a lower price.
Best Budget Carpet Remnants For Your Home
Carpet remnants are a great way to cover the flooring in your home on a tight budget. Carpet remnants are literally the end of the roll of carpet and can vary in size from very small ie. suitable for a rug to very large i.e able to carpet a whole large room. You can find high quality remnants for low prices in the remnant stores, or your local carpet warehouse may have some leftover carpet it is always worth asking. You are unlikely to find enough of any one carpet remnant to carpet your whole house, so this option is really for individual rooms, but you may be lucky check on Ebay for larger rolls!
A few things to bear in mind when thinking about using remnants for your home, always take the measurements with you when you shop. It will be very disappointing to find a lovely piece of carpet at a great price and have no idea whether it will be big enough for your room. Another useful tip would be to try to visit the largest discount carpet store in your area, this will give you the best choice and range of quality, style, color, texture and price. When looking into pricing always ask about delivery and fitting. If you are capable you can fit the carpet yourself, otherwise you may wish to leave it a professional. Find out costs associated with fitting before you buy, otherwise your good deal may not be quite as good as you thought!
If you find a piece of carpet that you love but it wouldn’t be larger enough for your room, you could consider turning it into a rug. Most carpet dealers can recommend someone ( or even do it themselves) to finish the raw edges of the carpet so that it will not fray. This is especially useful for any leftover carpet that can be used to protect high traffic areas in the home from children and animals!
With care and attention to detail it is possible to achieve great results with budget carpet remnants in your home. Good luck and great deals await you!