Any carpet experts here?

[Kevinicus]

I am planning the carpet for my home theater (23' x 15'), a snack room (11' x 13.5'), and a standard set of stairs. Included in the theater is a stage (5.5' x 15' at it's deepest), and a riser (6' x 9.5').

The stage is a separate carpet from the rest, but everything else is the same.


I was told it would be 110 square yards to carpet all of this. This seemed very high to me. They said the stage alone would be 31 square yards. I have no idea how that's possible. At worst, it shouldn't take more than a single 12' (width of the roll) x 15' piece of carpet, which would only be 20 sq. yds.

Is it possible they are aiming to have as much waste as possible so they can overcharge me for labor?

 

[DallasCowpoke]

Two simple "words to live by" whenever you do ANY home improvements, repairs etc....

COMPETING BIDS

You're welcome!

 

[CyberB0b]

Carpet is cut from a giant roll that is 12 feet wide. In order to make it look right, they have to cut it a certain way to hide the seams better.

 

[Seven]

Carpet is cut from a giant roll that is 12 feet wide. In order to make it look right, they have to cut it a certain way to hide the seams better.

(Stairs alone.)
/End Thread............

 

[Kevinicus]

Carpet is cut from a giant roll that is 12 feet wide. In order to make it look right, they have to cut it a certain way to hide the seams better.

I realize this, but I still think their number is way excessive (see my comment on the stage). I don't see how it would be much more than 80 yds.

 

[Kevinicus]

Two simple "words to live by" whenever you do ANY home improvements, repairs etc....

COMPETING BIDS

You're welcome!

Unfortunately there are only 2 places that have this carpet.

 

[big dog cowboy]

Take the dimensions to Home Depot and Lowes. Ask their carpet people how much carpet you need. It won't cost you anything but a little time and give you reason for concern or peace of mind.

 

[CyberB0b]

Take the dimensions to Home Depot and Lowes. Ask their carpet people how much carpet you need. It won't cost you anything but a little time and give you reason for concern or peace of mind.

Home Depot people are worthless. They farm it out to a third party.