More Money Saving Tips
Here is another insider tip that will help you save money when buying flooring.
Save on padding.
You can save significant money with one simple tip: You do not need the same amount of pad as carpet.
Retailers will try to charge you for the same amount of padding because no one ever questions them. After all, if you are buying 100 yards of carpet is logical to think that you need 100 yards of pad. However, you do not. Carpet must always be laid out in the same direction and this creates some unavoidable carpet waste. This is not the case with pad. Pad can be installed in any direction thus minimizing or eliminating waste. The installer can even piece together pad without any negative impact. The rule of thumb is that you need only 75 % of the carpet yardage.
Let’s look at the financial impact. For our example, let’s assume you purchase 100 yards of a mid grade carpet at a price of $2.50 per foot. You would only need 75 yards of pad. In a typical transaction, the retailer would charge you for 100 yards of pad at a cost of $1.00 per foot or $9.00 per yard. The total pad cost would be $900.00. Now since you truly need only 75 yards, the real cost should be $675.00; giving you a net savings of $225.00. So, tell the retailer that you will only pay for the actual amount you need. If they will not comply, then you should take your business elsewhere.
When you couple this tip with the other money saving tips in this guide, your savings will be significant. As always, we are here to be a resource by giving you information so you can make wise flooring decisions. In light of the economy, we feel more compelled than ever to help. Let us know if you have questions or need additional information.