Although carpet is not the best floor covering for some situations, in
living rooms, bedrooms, and many other places, its cushiony feeling underfoot
truly adds that extra touch of comfort that other flooring simply cannot match.
Before
or after your carpet purchase Cinderella Carpet One in Salinas and San Luis
Obispo urge you to follow these tips to ensure your new floor looks perfect
and beautiful at the end of the installation.
COLOR AND PATTERN MATCHING
There will be some
variation in shade or characteristic between the samples you chose and the
product actually installed in your home. However, the difference will be
within the manufacturer's tolerance specifications. In most homes the walls are
not square, making it impossible for the pattern on the flooring material to be
parallel to every wall. For material with a pattern, it is
the homeowner's responsibility to communicate to the installer which wall they
would like to have the pattern run parallel to. Otherwise, the installers
will use their best judgment.
If
you have a preference for the direction of the pattern on the carpet, please
discuss it with your sales professional at the time of purchase.
STAIRS
In
some instances we may not be able to match the pattern of the carpet on the
stairs with the area next to it, or may require extra carpet to do so. We will
be glad to discuss alternative options with you.
SEAMS
Seams
are inevitable. Our installers will do the best they can, but you may still be
able to see some seams, depending upon the placement of the seam and the type
of carpet.
If
you prefer a seam placement in any particular area of the room, please discuss
this with your sales professional. Otherwise, we will determine the best area
for seam placement.
Carpet
is manufactured in standard widths and must all be installed in the same
direction, which can lead to leftover pieces. If desired, the installers can leave
smaller remnants for your use.
Preparing for Installation
Make
sure you take all the necessary steps to prepare for the installation
of your new carpet. It will make the process much more bearable and
perhaps even move it along more quickly.
It’s
important you are prepared to have the carpet installed so there will be as
little inconvenience to your family as possible
Get
all items off the floor – while carpet installers might move furniture, that
doesn’t mean they are going to move your shoes or clothing that happen to be on
the floor. All items will have to be off the floor in order to proceed
with the installation.
Figure
out where the furniture in the room to be carpeted will be moved. It is
best if you can store the furniture in an adjacent room.
Personally
remove all valuables. You should move all items of value yourself and put
them in a safe place.
Determine
how long the installation will last. If the carpet can’t be installed in
a day, make sure you will have access to all items you need such as toiletries
and medications.
Put
up your pets. Installing carpet is quite noisy and there are lots of
large items, which must be carried such as the carpet itself. This can be
unnerving to some animals. Find an alternate place for your pets during
the installation.
Preparing properly for
the task will give you beautiful results that will also stand the test of time.
It takes just a little bit of effort, but creates results that will last.
AFTER INSTALLATION
Post Installation
Inspection
After
installation, be sure to thoroughly examine the job with your installer to
ensure your satisfaction before they leave your home.
Clean Up
After the
installation, the installers will remove all waste from flooring and other
installation related trash on the site. You will be responsible for
cleaning or vacuuming to remove any dirt or dust that may remain. The removal
of your existing floor and installation of you new floor covering will create
some dust that cannot be avoided. We recommend a through cleaning after
installation is completed.
At Cinderella Carpet One
our Certified In-house Professional Installation is always available!
The art of seaming
and properly stretching wall-to-wall carpet is a combination of experience and
talent. The seam layout is just as critical. Since wall-to-wall became
fashionable and affordable in the early 1960's, Cinderella Carpet One
has been at the forefront of development and implementation of the installation
techniques as the product and technology have evolved.
Contact us today
in Salinas
or San Luis Obispo and
let us help you find the flooring that’s right for you. Whatever you are dreaming of or
whatever you envision; Cinderella has the expertise, knowledge, and experience
necessary to help you create it.
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