When beginning your search for new carpet for your home, you need some idea of how much space you’ll need to cover and how much carpet to shop for. There is a huge variety of styles and types of carpet available today, so determining how much you need can help you determine your budget as you begin your search for the right carpet.

Follow these steps to get an estimate of how much carpet you need:

• Measure the length and the width of each room in feet
• Multiply these numbers together and divide by 9
• Add square yardage numbers for each room (Add an additional 10 percent to account for room irregularities and matching patterns)

Carpet usually comes in 12-foot rolls. Carpet dealers can help calculate how much carpet you will need if you have an estimate that includes the measurements of the rooms.

Before making your final purchase, be sure to have a professional installer re-measure each room for exact calculations which include hallways and closets as well as matching patterns, allowing for seam placement and other considerations you may not think about.

DirectBuy carries a wide variety of carpet at manufacturer-direct wholesale prices. A one-stop shop for all your furnishing, home building and remodeling needs, DirectBuy has virtually everything – including the kitchen sink – for in and around your home.

Tags: Flooring, Indoor Carpet, Interior Carpet

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