Learn Where to Find Affordable, High-Quality Carpet

How many of us have worn-out carpet that needs to be replaced but just don't have the money to do so? Sales are nice, but wallpapering a large room can still be pricey, and you may have to buy multiple rolls. Have no fear. If you're looking to give your home a new look at a low cost, keep reading to learn where to obtain high-quality, inexpensive carpet.

Nearly New Because of the warranty that comes with brand-new carpets, even respectable carpet stores sometimes have to remove and replace carpet. It might have been a variety of minor issues, such as an imperfect color match or defects, that the homeowner wasn't ready to overlook. In any case, once this carpet has been removed, the carpet store typically just wants it out of the warehouse and out of their way, so you can get this "almost new" carpet for very cheap if you can live with the few blemishes.

Industrial Rugs

Commercial carpet, which is common in rental properties and businesses, is rarely considered by homeowners. There is logic behind installing commercial carpet in residential spaces. It's far more durable than any competing product on the market. The commercial cut loop carpeting gives the room a luxurious feel and looks like plush velvet. The good news is this: The price is far lower than that of typical house carpeting. Commercial carpet costs about $5.00 per yard on average. What a fantastic figure! It keeps on going and saves money. It makes sense that they wouldn't want this information to go out. Be sure to look into industrial carpeting.

Gluing commercial carpet to a concrete floor is another alternative for installing carpet in a commercial space. However, the thickest pad you can get will make your carpet the plushest and most comfy in the world.

Misfits Found in a Furniture Store

Used furniture that has been returned to a store. These rejects are the store's furniture that isn't moving fast for whatever reason. Many furniture businesses may have auctions once a month or more frequently to constantly refresh their inventory. Amazing discounts are available. Zero tolerance for failure! Zero Age! In addition, I know of people who have purchased enough carpet for a living room and hallway for about $100. Call around to local furniture shops to find out whether they offer this service.

Remnants

You can never go wrong with remnants, especially if you don't care about matching. Maybe you just want to replace the carpet in your living room and a couple of bedrooms, and you don't care too much if they match as long as the colors are fairly neutral. It's possible that there are still traces of them around. In many cases, you can get a discount of 75% or more. Go on a hunt!

Remodeling for Profit

Changing the decor or color scheme of a commercial building is a popular reason for ripping down perfectly serviceable carpet, especially in companies that deal directly with the general public, like hotels and banks. They enjoy frequently switching up their appearance. You can acquire gorgeous, high-quality carpets for a fraction of the price. Sometimes you can even obtain these rugs for free if you agree to take them away. Wow, what a bargain! Watch out for any construction that may be in progress.

Purchase in bulk

Don't forget to look at bulk pricing. Some wholesalers are dedicated to their retailers and will only sell to you through them, but many others are not. You can buy carpet that would normally cost $30 per square yard for as little as $6 in the WBMC mail-order catalog. Wow, what a bargain!

Some of the more prominent wholesalers' contact information is provided below. Call after visiting a local carpet shop to acquire all the details, including measurements, pricing, and available styles. Carpet America (804) 730-7777; Johnson's Carpet (800) 235-1079; S&S Mills (800) 363-4036; Quality Discount Carpet (800) 233-0993; Warehouse Carpets of Georgia (800) 526-2229.

Irregulars

If you're like me and can overlook minor flaws, irregulars can be a fantastic bargain. Because of its low cost, uneven Berber is frequently used in apartment and condo buildings, and I bet you couldn't spot the irregularities even if you examined them very closely. The lesson here is that if you want to save money, stop trying to be flawless. Premium flooring was marked down to below cost because of minor flaws in construction. Neither am I, so we're a perfect match.

Assurance Agencies

The carpet may have been damaged in one little area, but the insurance company will often end up replacing the entire thing. If the space in question is small enough, though, you may be able to get away with replacing only the damaged section of carpet at a significant discount. In most cases, only removing the obstruction will do the trick.

Mozaic Carpet

This simple tip can be quite useful and add a touch of originality to a family room or recreation room remodel. Get some carpet samples from local retailers and see what you like. In fact, you can sometimes even get a free sample square of the carpet you like if it has been discontinued. The next step is to either sew them together (a lengthy process) or lay them out like tiles and secure them with adhesive.

Throw Rugs

If you have lovely wood flooring underneath the existing carpet, as is frequent in older homes, this is an option that is sometimes ignored while being so practical. The once-popular choice of wood flooring has been replaced with carpet. Now that they're back, though, the quality of the wood floor materials available to us is a far cry from what it once was. Look around, and if you find hardwood floors, strip and polish them as necessary. Then, purchase a lovely area rug to cover the high-traffic areas while still allowing the hardwood to show around the borders.

If you don't have hardwood floors, another option is to buy tiles or linoleum with a marbled pattern, lay them out, and then center an area rug on top of them. I've used this technique to install black marbled tiling in a family room before, and it looks fantastic. The tiles were inexpensive and on sale, and the rug was a steal. My million-dollar room only cost me less than $200.