Carpet Buying Guide Connecticut

When choosing carpet, appearance and feel are the main criteria, but durability and cost should be considered. Carpeting comes in a variety of fibers, piles (yarn styles), and patterns, each with its own look and texture.

Local Companies

Glover's Flooring
(860) 319-7717
568-C Shennecossett Road
Groton, CT
Karl Fetzner & Son, Inc.
(860) 242-4789
279 Tunxis Avenue
Bloomfield, CT
dannyflooring LLC
203-650-7622
1112 brookalwn ave
bridgeport, CT
Floor Craze LLC
203-453-0830
125 Water St
Guilford, CT
Bill's of West Hartford
860-561-1898
PO Box 370578
West Hartford, CT
Dan Dixon's Commercial Installation
(203) 758-5910
Waterbury, CT
Lassell's Carpet Center
(860) 599-5656
320 Liberty St
Pawcatuck, CT
Roberts Flooring Center
(860) 589-0103
893 Farmington Ave
Bristol, CT
Johnson Floor Covering
(860) 399-9131
1654 Boston Post Rd Ste 4
Old Saybrook, CT
Boyle John Decorating Centers
(860) 233-4455
1230 Farmington Ave
West Hartford, CT


Written by Jessica Goldbogen Harlan & Julie Taraska • Photographed by John Weber

Few floor coverings can match the comfort and practicality of wall-to-wall carpet. Technological innovations have made carpeting softer than ever before, broadened the range of available textures and colors, and, most significantly, turned it into a nearly maintenance-free floor topper, thanks to stain-, soil-, and odor-resistant treatments. Wall-to-wall carpeting is a natural insulator, too, able to absorb sound and keep warm—and cool—air from escaping. Plus it can be installed over a damaged or uneven surface, providing a quick and affordable alternative to more expensive flooring treatments.

When choosing carpet, appearance and feel are the main criteria, but durability and cost should also be considered. Carpeting comes in a variety of fibers, piles (yarn styles), and patterns, each with its own look and texture. Although manufacturers typically offer warranties of 10 years on their products, most do not provide coverage against wear, so bear in mind how the carpet will be used: Will it receive a lot of foot traffic? Be exposed to direct sunlight? Be somewhere where food and drink are consumed? Prices for a square yard of carpet range from $5 to more than $100 depending on material and construction, so know the size of the area to be covered, and know your budget. And when pricing carpet, remember to add in the cost of installation ($3 to $6 a square yard) and padding ($2 to $6 a square yard).

The following is a guide to different wall-to-wall carpet fibers and weaves. Use it to select an option most suited to your family's needs and the room's function. ...

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(860) 319-7717
568-C Shennecossett Road
Groton, CT

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