Making the right choice when it comes to flooring is a big decision. With so many different options available to consumers it can be a task narrowing down the choices. Choosing the right carpet pile and color for your home is just one of the things you will have to decide when building or remodeling a home.

Questions to ask yourself

1. Where will you be using the carpet? The amount of traffic the carpet will get will depend on what type of carpet you want to lay. Children's rooms, hallways, and family rooms get the most wear and tear so choose something durable. Fiber content, pile weight, and style are also other considerations to keep in mind. We will talk more about pile later.


2. What are the most logical colors? Carpet colors don't always have to be neutral; they just need to fit logically in with the rest of your home.


3. Which fiber looks the best and will last the longest?


4. Do you want plain carpet or something with a design or pattern?


5. How easy will the carpet be to care for?

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Visible seams or seam peaking in carpet installation can be a frustrating problem for both the installer and the customer. Seams in carpet are necessary and frequent. Many consumers expect seams to be invisible, but they cannot be guaranteed. You can't get around seams in carpet, they are there to stay. There are many ways to make a carpet seam less noticeable. Here are some tips on how to make carpet seams less visible.

Seam location
Talk with your installer before the installation. You'll want to make sure seams will be as hidden as possible under furniture or in the least noticeable area of the room. Most carpet is 12 feet wide, so seams will be necessary if your room is wider than 12 feet. With some different shaped rooms, you can purchase less carpet and piece it together if you're willing to have more seams, or you can purchase more carpeting to avoid the need for extra seams. An experienced installer will be skilled at making seams less visible, but it is likely you will be able to see the seam if you look for it, it won't be invisible.

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