INTD 54

estimating carpet

measuring for carpeting

carpet layout/map

•saves money and time•shows:•exactly where each carpet piece goes•yards of carpet used•where seams show•what areas covered

measuring for carpeting

carpet layout/map

•labor charges determined correctly with clear map•show labor-intensive areas•determine carpet coving•pay special attention to seam placement

measuring for carpeting

measuring floors

•ALWAYS take your own measurements•NEVER assume walls are parallel and of equal length•ALWAYS measure actual area•use rough sketch of room for notations•add a safety factor of 2inches•carefully measure eachwall, opening, door,closet, etc…

measuring for carpeting

measuring floors

•measure each projection, jog, inset, and cove down to ½ inch•measure at least one half the way in existing doorways for seam•installer generally measures, determines lay-out and figures yardagebut you want to have careful conversations about seam placement

measuring for carpeting

measuring stairs•easiest way—measure as if straight run from wall to wall•first: measure from hall to end of 1st step•second: measure first tread and riser from notch to notch—multiply this by # of stairs•third: measure width of stairs

estimating carpet

carpet rules—ALWAYS•write feet and inches with inches underlined•add 2 inches to each measurement for safety•run carpet grain in same direction•use same width goods•measure every wall, doorway, cutout, etc..•avoid running seams into a focal point•avoid a carpet layout using multiple seams•avoid putting new carpet over old pad•remember carpet stretches very little—1-2 inches

estimating carpet

carpet formula•95% of all carpet in US is 12 feet wide•never mix different sizes

width of cut X length of cut / 9 = sq. yardage

estimating carpet

problem 1 problem 2 problem 3

cost estimating

materials—carpet, pad, possibly trim strips

preparation—furniture removal, old carpeting/pad removal, floor repairs, door trimming

clean-up—removing carpet scraps, tools & equipment, vacuuming

time estimating

•generally 10 days to 2 weeks•check if in stock & order product•expected ship date•contact installer•actual carpet installation time varies according to scope of project

selecting carpet installer

•seek referrals from carpet dealers, manufacturers and other designers•set up appointments—discuss specialties•ask for list of labor charges•request client references•contact references—write & file comments•make sure you visit site and make notes of work being done•pays to create good working relationship with installers

example of final carpeting costs

example of final carpeting costs