Buyers Flooring Guide Companion
As a flooring retailer, we know we have to take care to educate and explain the process to anyone who shops with us. Our team focuses on education and ensuring you understand what you’re buying. And you can always find our Buyer’s Guide on the website.
Here, we’ll take some time to explain more about buying flooring and carpet with ease. We want to ensure each customer knows what they are buying and gets the right flooring at the best price.
Carpet Padding
If you’re starting from the ground up, remember the carpet padding! What is under your carpet is just as important as the carpet you’ll walk on daily. The right carpet pad can feel better on your feet, add insulation and even waterproof your floor. If you take one piece of advice to heart, it should be this: take your time with the carpet pad! Read more about carpet padding here.
“Irregular” Carpeting
Yes, we do sell irregular carpeting. And it’s nothing to be afraid of. It’s probably not what you think. Irregular doesn’t mean it is damaged or unusable. And you don’t have to pick this carpet for a storage room or some place in your home you don’t use. You can have irregular carpeting in your home, and most people won’t even notice.
The irregularities in the carpet we offer are very subtle. For example, the color might differ from what the manufacturer ordered, or the pattern might differ from what they wanted. We take advantage of these subtle imperfections to offer our customers outstanding carpet at discounted prices. And you can inspect the actual carpet that will be installed in your home in our warehouse before you buy.
Size is another category of “irregular.” This type of irregular carpet may not have the exact dimensions across its entire length. Many times, someone orders a particular size of carpet and the manufacturer shorts the order for some reason. The good news is that if the existing size is usable for your needs, you can take advantage and save!
Finding the Right Carpet for You
We hear from customers all the time, “how do I know what is right for my home, rental, etc.” And while we don’t have one single answer that is right for everyone, we always have advice to help you pick a suitable fabric and style for your unique needs. Our team is well-versed in what works best for high-traffic areas, homes with kids and pets, rental properties, retail stores, offices, etc. If you’re overwhelmed by options, we can help. Start with some advice about picking the right carpet for your needs.
Should you DIY or Opt for Professional Installation?
In addition to finding the right carpet, you’ll need to have it installed correctly too. We offer professional installation, or you can take your carpet home and ‘do it yourself,’ whichever is best for you. Our advice? If you’re a first-time DIYer, take advantage of our site’s estimator and measuring tools, do your homework, and give yourself some extra time. We suggest professional installation for a hassle-free experience.
Bottom line, before you buy anywhere, do your homework to understand what you need and what you’re buying. At Sloane’s Carpet Secret, we are always willing to help online and in store. We’ve been a trusted source of high-quality flooring at discounted prices for over 40 years.