-  Does the area to be carpeted have high or medium traffic ? How much wear  will it recive ? For instance, carpet for your stairs will have more wear than a bedroom carpet.

- Have your room professionally measured because professional layout may minimize wastage of carpet and save you money.

- It is helpful to borrow samples from the store to examine them in both natural and artificial light. This way you will be absolutely sure it is  the carpet you like before ordering.

- Remember to read the label on the back of your samples under"Fiber producer minimum standards." This information will help you to determine what product best meets your requirements.

- To help extend the life of your carpet ask a professional what type of underlayment you should choose.

- Because carpet performance depends upon fiber you will need to decide which carpet fiber is right for you. Although we are ready to assist you with, here is a guide to help you get familiar with your options:

     Nylon, polyester and polypropylene ( olefin ) are common synthetic fibers used for carpet. Each are petrochemical fibers. This simply means that they are fibers derived from oil or natural gas. Wool is the primary natural fiber used in carpet. All basic fibers have their individual strenghts. Even more importantly, they all make excellent carpets. Your ultimate choice will be determined by the characteristics that are most important to you.