Carpet Buying Guide Saint Charles MO

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.

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Plaza Rugs
866-759-7847
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Maplewood, MO
JadeMask Flooring Products Group
(314) 494-1816
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Saint Louis, MO
Gray's Flooring Inc
(636) 949-6900
539 Boones Lick Rd
Saint Charles, MO
Key Carpet Inc
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Saint Charles, MO
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Saint Charles, MO
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Saint Charles, MO
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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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