Wall to Wall Carpet Advice

AlexG on 27/03/2017 - 14:48

We need new carpeting throughout the house. This seems like an industry that is full of misinformation (Bit like the mattress industry, don't get me started). So there are lots of 'new technologies', out there, in terms of the material used. Is nylon a better choice than wool? Wool is a 'natural fibre' (not sure if that is good in this context). I do like wearing clothing made of natural fibres (wool, cotton), but i would think that nylon might be better on the floor, as it is easier to clean, and may last better? This is for the house that i moved into recently and plan to stay here for a while, so I don't mind paying up for good quality, but I also don't want to be a mug and pay for some marketing 'fluff'. I need about 100 sqm.

Salesmen have told me these things: Wool is more expensive. Wool lasts much longer. Wool retains its shape better. If wool does get flattenend you can revive it with steam cleaning, but nylon stays flat. Nylon is easier to clean. Wool is easier to clean.

Also:
free installation / installation is $18/m
free underlay / underlay is $7/m
free old carpet disposal / carpet disposal is $10/m

I have been to carpet court, and one other with a similar name (can't remember).

Any thoughts on getting carpet? Preferably from someone that has actually done it, not prognostications. Is Harvey Norman worth checking out? Any other good places? What should one pay in square meters? The range seems to be $40-120, not including install, underlay, old carpet disposal.

Thanks!

Poll Options

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    Wool
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    Nylon
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    Other
  • 3
    Floorboards
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    Staple down old bed sheets from Vinnies (Ozb style)
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Comments

  • nocure on 27/03/2017 - 15:15
    +2

    Smartstrand from HN highly recommended, lifetime warranty, I did the removal myself, saved heaps.

  • Cheap Charlie on 27/03/2017 - 15:58
    +2

    There are opportunities to save a significant amount of money when it comes to replacing carpet.
    It all depends how far you are prepared to go.

    The FREE this and FREE that is not free, rather its built into the price.
    Just like those 1% interest rates on cars or interest free on white goods, you pay full price to cover the cost.
    All these items and services cost the retailer money, as such its a marketing ploy rather than a genuine some thing for nothing.

    As nocure suggested, pull the old carpet up your self. No real skill is required to achieve this.

    In terms of disposing of the carpet, if you list the carpet as free on Facebook classifieds or similar you will find people will fight over it.

    Are there any remnants carpet suppliers in your area?
    When I purchased carpet for my house I drove 6 hours return to a remnants wholesaler.
    I purchased the same carpet to cover 4 large bedrooms, 2 walk in robes and a large living room.
    I paid close to 40% off the supply only figures I was getting from retailers near me.
    I did negotiate with the wholesaler and to seal the deal they agreed to cut the carpet based on my floor plans and deliver it to me at the same rate.
    I found a carpet layer and struct a deal for a cash job.
    I also arranged the underlay via the carpet layer.
    I cant remember the exact overall expense, but it was less than half what local suppliers were quoting and I ended up with higher grade underlay.

    The other consideration on the Wool vrs Nylon debate.
    Carpets like tiles tend to come and go. In other words in the event you need to replace a section its unlikely you will be able to match it.

  • [Deactivated] on 27/03/2017 - 17:18
    +1

    I need about 100 sqm

    I thought carpet is sold per 'linear meter' - depending on the length of the loom. Make sure your buying the right amount.

    free installation / installation is $18/m
    free underlay / underlay is $7/m
    free old carpet disposal / carpet disposal is $10/m

    Not sure if these figures are per sqm or per linear meter - make sure you check the calculations.

    It's also not clear why the installation cost doesn't include materials like underlay, edge strips, glue, etc.

    If the retailers are breaking out the costs for individual installation materials, then it's a good opportunity to shop for them separately.

    Have a look at some independent carpet shops - not just the big retailers.

  • [Deactivated] on 27/03/2017 - 22:10
    +1

    Dont pay for removal. Do it yourself. Easy work. I just finished my renos. I had already ordered a Bin for the disposal of tiles so just threw my carpet in there as well but the bins are not expensive. I got my carpet from Choices. They give you m2 price which includes underlay and installation. Very happy with their installation.

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