The first thing you should decide when shopping for wall-to-wall carpeting is what fiber you want. This will be one of the very few things about the carpet you can actually find out. Wool is most expensive but it also is durable and feels fantastic. Nylon can feel great too but is more expensive than Polyester or Olefin. There are different price ranges for each fiber of carpeting. Each is per square yard.

• Nylon: $15-$30
• Olefin: $10-$22
• Polyester: $10-$15
• Wool: $30-$60

Wall to wall carpeting extends across the entire room and is not installed in sections. Wall to wall carpeting increases warmth and also reduces splinters and makes for a better décor. There are some tips to buying wall to wall carpeting as well:

• If you buy patterned carpet you may have to buy extra carpet to align properly which you don't have to do with color carpet.
• Consider carpet tiles which can be easily replaced should there be a spill or damage to one area.
• Compare the cost of your carpeting by the fiber and value of each individual carpet sale you find.

Wall-to-wall carpet comes in 12' and 15' pieces. If you will need wider than 15' most manufacturers require you to hire a professional installer because a seam will be necessary. If you do not hire a professional for these instances the manufacturer will not honor the warranty.

Wall-to-wall carpeting comes in a variety of colors and patterns and is very easy on the feet. It is not recommended for people with dust allergies and it can be difficult to clean.

When choosing wall-to-wall carpeting it is best to have it installed by a professional. There are several reasons for this not the least of which is experience. Installing any type of carpeting requires patience and skill but wall-to-wall carpeting can be an extra challenge. You will want to hire a professional carpet installer who has good references and plenty of experience. Ask to see pictures of some carpets they have installed so you can see how well they did the job. No matter what installer you choose make sure they adhere to the Standard for Installation of Residential Carpet CRI 105.

You will have a lot of choices with wall-to-wall carpeting so it is one of the more fun carpet buying experiences you can have. Just be sure to take your lifestyle into consideration along with your preferred color scheme and fiber preference. Homes with children will require different carpeting than a home with just adults. High traffic homes need a different carpet than do lower traffic homes. Consider carefully since wall-to-wall carpeting is a considerable expense and one you won't want to have done more than every 5 years at the very least.

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