How Much Does Carpet Cost?


by Enrique Cleanotto - Date: 2007-03-31 - Word Count: 487 Share This!

You can either go with wood floors, carpeting or dirt for your home. Dirt is not recommended. Most people pick carpets for their homes, but you need some insight into what it is going to cost.

Carpet prices are usually given in cost per square foot. It is very easy to calculate the total square footage of the area that needs to be covered. Square footage is determined by multiplying the width by the length of the area. When you take your measurements, it is important to include inches and not round down or up. You can convert the inches to a decimal place to make the calculation less complicated. In most cases, you should have at least 12 feet as a minimum for one of your multipliers. This is because carpet usually does not come in rolls less than 12 feet in width.

There are thousands of style, material, and color combinations available in carpet. Carpet is no different than any other building material in that you will most likely get what you pay for. Business managers use what is known as a LCA or life cycle analysis to determine the true cost of carpet. The homeowner should use a similar method to make a determination of the true cost of carpeting. Once you are armed with an LCA, you can make the best choice based on your individual needs and budget.

The LCA takes into consideration the estimated life span of the carpet. The carpet with a very low price per square inch might be expected to last a short time in an area of heavy traffic. It might also require much more maintenance to keep it clean and serviceable during its lifespan. On the other hand, a carpet with a much higher initial cost might last three times as long and be almost maintenance free. When viewed in this manner, the second carpet might be the more economical choice despite its higher price tag.

Do not forget to include installation and removal costs in your analysis. A commercial analysis must also include the cost of lost work and disruption during the installation and removal operations. The life cycle analysis is necessary in a commercial establishment where carpeting might represent a serious investment. It can also be a serious investment to the homeowner as well. The homeowner should not underestimate the impact of clean and attractive carpet in the overall appearance and comfort of a home.

Finally, and luckily, carpet prices are very seldom chiseled in stone. The purchase of carpet presents as many shopping opportunities as just about any product that competes for your dollar. Sales and discontinued styles offer chances to get quality carpet at a much lower price. In conclusion, the purchase of carpet should not be an impulse activity. A careful analysis of the total cost and a bit of horse trading mentality can often cover your floors with the right carpet at the right price.


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