Flooring types
Carpet
Carpet quality is decided as much by the padding and the installation as by the carpet itself. The topics below map the decisions that most affect the outcome: construction basics, pad selection, installation methods and what causes carpet to fail early.
What this hub covers
Costs, installation, floor prep, tools, problems and maintenance for this material.
Fiber & construction
How pile, twist and density affect wear.
Padding
Density, thickness and why it matters more than people expect.
Measuring & seams
Roll widths, seam placement and waste.
Installation
Stretch-in over tack strip versus glue-down.
Stairs
Waterfall versus cap-and-band, and material needs.
Carpet problems
Ripples, seam peaking, matting and pulled loops.
Start with the numbers
Plan the material and cost side of the job, or see how a contractor estimate lines up against practical planning benchmarks.