8 Things to Consider When Purchasing A Beige Carpet

8 Things to Consider When Purchasing A Beige Carpet

You’ve just purchased a new beige carpet and are waiting tirelessly for it to be delivered to your front door. But, before it arrives, you may be thinking how to best prepare your house for the fitting process to go as smoothly as possible. So, what should you do before your carpet arrives? Thankfully, here at Colourbank, we have the answers which we have detailed below.

1) Move/Remove Any Furniture

Whether you decide to install the carpet yourself, or hire a professional to do it for you, it is highly recommended that you remove any and all furniture you can from the room. To lay a new carpet properly, rooms need to be virtually empty. Can you imagine an incredibly heavy TV stand obstructing the space of the carpet installer? This will make their job very difficult, consequently leading to a subpar level of installation of your dream carpet.
Fortunately, in some instances where the furniture can’t be moved out of the room, a fitter will most likely work around the obstructing objects as best as they can. However, sometimes they can charge a small fee for this. It’s also advised that you disconnect and detach all electrical appliance wiring to prevent any accidents from occurring when fitting the beige carpet.

2) Remove Your Old Carpet

If you have carpet, or any other flooring already fitted, it will need to be removed before the new carpet is installed. Some fitters will provide this service for you but again, there may be a small charge put into place. Why not read our blog on the top methods on how to dispose of carpet for more information on how to remove and dispose of carpet correctly. If you are removing the carpet yourself, you should perform the following steps:
Vacuum the carpet to get rid of excess dust
Use a utility knife to slice the carpet into manageable sections rather than all in one go
Open the windows and let in fresh air as you remove the carpet and underlay
Vacuum the subfloor to remove any remaining dust and dirt

3) Do Your Research:

When you have purchased a beige carpet, it’s important to conduct some background research. For example, you will need to know what type of vacuum is recommended to use and how often you need to use it. Because a beige carpet, and grey beige carpet, is typically light in colour, wine spills or even nosebleeds can stain easily and can be incredibly tricky to remove. For this reason alone, always search for the best methods on how to maintain your carpet to increase its aesthetics and longevity.

4) Air The Room

Ventilation is key when fitting new carpets. With excess dust and fibres floating around, it can have an adverse effect on indoor air quality. As such, it is vital to open the windows for as long as you can during the installation process. If you have an AC unit handy, it is advised that it is turned on to further help with the airflow. In addition, new carpets may have the possibility of having an odour present so to eliminate this, open a nearby window for as long as possible and when convenient over the next few days.

5) Make A Path

Before your beige carpet arrives, and if you are having professional fitters come to your property, it is advised to map out the expected pathway of the workers the night before the installation. This is because the workers will be required to walk back and forth between their vehicle and your room to get the necessary tools to help install your carpet. As a result, there needs to be an easily accessible pathway with little to no obstructions interfering with the carpet fitters. Not to mention, having a clear route will significantly decrease the time it takes for the installation to complete as the workers can move swiftly between jobs.

6) Cover Nearby Items

To protect the appearance of your surrounding objects, you should cover any fragile items with a sheet or cloth before the carpet installation begins. Carpet installation typically generates a lot of dust so it’s best to cover your prized possessions with a protective barrier as much as possible. We advise laying down plastic sheets, towels, cardboard or similar materials so that dirt can be minimised throughout your home.

7) Protect Pets And Younger Children

For those who have any furry friends or younger family members, it is definitely advised that you keep them separated, away from where the carpet installation is taking place. As we have previously mentioned, dust and fibre particles may be present in the air which can have adverse effects on the air quality in the room. Clearly, this is something we do not want our pets or younger children to experience. Simply housing them in a different part of the property should be sufficient enough to protect them from any cases of poor air quality.

8) Remove Baseboard and Doors

Finally, if you have opted for a carpet installer to lay down your new carpet, you will need to remove your baseboards and doors before they start their work. If you’d prefer not to reattach this yourself, you will need to contact a local baseboard installer to measure and place the boards to your new carpet height. You may also need to adjust the bottom of your doors so that they properly open and close when the new carpet has been fitted.