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Buying carpet doesn’t have to be a chore! And it doesn’t have to be expensive either! S&S Mills is committed to making your carpet buying experience fun, fast, easy, and affordable. We are able to provide significantly discounted carpet because our inventory comes direct from the carpet manufacturer. Whether you’re searching for residential carpet or commercial carpet, there is no better place to buy discount carpet than S&S Mills. You'll find a plentiful collection of carpet styles, colors and patterns when you shop for carpet at www.ssmills.com.
To make the buying process a little easier, we have created a carpet buying guide that encompasses the essential steps necessary to buy carpet direct from S&S Mills. Print out the carpet guide and take some time to think through your carpet purchase before continuing the buying process at our website.That way, you'll have a good sense of which carpets will work for you.
The right carpet for you at the right price is only a few simple steps away!
The Carpet Questionnaire was designed to identify the type of discount carpet that best fits the location in need of carpeting. The following questions will put you in the right carpet buying mindset by identifying your specific carpet needs:
- What room(s) are you planning to carpet? ________________________________
- How many people use the room and how frequently? ________________________
- Are there specific patterns or lanes of traffic that should be considered? ___________
- Does the room provide access to the outside? If so, what kinds of materials are likely to be carried onto the carpet? _________________________________________
- What activities take place in the room and how often? _______________________
- How might each of these activities either affect or be affected by the room's carpet? ____________________________________________________________
- Do you have pets in the house and will they use the carpeted room?_____________
- Will young children, disabled people or elderly people be on the carpet? ___________
- What types of carpet styles are you considering? (Please refer to the carpet comparison chart below, as well as our carpet glossary for any definitions. Check all that apply):
- What carpet colors are you considering?
- What kind of carpet padding are you considering? (See the carpet padding section of our website for a description and then check off which of the below carpet padding styles strike your interest)
- Will you be installing the carpet yourself or will you need a professional installer?
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Different carpet styles work best in different situations. A Plush carpet may be the right choice for a room used for entertaining guests, while a Berber carpet may be a better choice for a high-traffic room used every day.
The Carpet Comparison Guide provides you with information about the top carpet styles. With your answers from the Carpet Questionnaire in mind, take a look at the Carpet Comparison Guide and see which styles you think best fit your lifestyle.
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Plush Carpet |
- Formal areas of home
- Provides a luxurious, smooth look
- Low-traffic areas of home, like bedrooms and living rooms
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- Cut pile with closely twisted fibers cut to uniform length
- High fiber density
- Shadowing or shading effect
- Velvety high-sheen surface
- Shows footprints and vacuum tracks
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- Formal look
- Medium durability
- Luxurious feel and formal appearance
- Widest range of colors
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Textured Plush Carpet |
- Versatile; used in formal or casual settings
- Ideal for homes with active children and pets
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- Cut pile
- Tightly twisted yarns set at different angles
- Each angle reflects light differently, resulting in a textured appearance.
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- Masks footprints and long-term effects of matting
- Most popular style of carpet sold
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Frieze Carpet |
- Provides a casual, modern look
- Used in busy areas, like hallways and stairs
- Pronounced "freezay"
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- Heat-set fibers in tightly twisted, bent yarns
- Unique crimped appearance
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- Extremely durable
- Best performing style of cut pile carpet available
- Hides traffic patterns, footprints and seams
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Multi Carpet |
- Casual look
- Great for family rooms or children's bedrooms
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- Cut pile
- Combines several colors or tones for a unique and casual look
- Wide selection of designs
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- Durable
- Hides traffic wear and dirt
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Level Loop Carpet |
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- Dense, tightly knit yarn; low pile
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- Ideal for high-traffic areas
- Easy to clean
- Resists almost all dirt and wear
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Berber Carpet |
- All areas of home, particularly where a natural look is desired
- Good for high-traffic areas, including dens, family rooms and children's bedrooms
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- Large-loop construction and warm, natural colors offer contemporary styling
- Often has dark brown or black flecks scattered in light-colored yarns
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- Natural look
- High durability
- Hides footprints and vacuum tracks
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Loop Pile Carpet |
- Adds visual interest to a room
- High-traffic areas
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- Low nap
- Patterned designs woven into carpet, printed on carpet, or created by using more than one type of yarn or loop
- Many traditional patterns available
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- Hides traffic wear and footprints
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Saxony Carpet |
- Pile yarns have more twist so that the yarn ends are visible and create a less formal look.
- Makes a perfect residential carpet
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- A cut-pile carpet texture with twisted yarns in a relatively dense, erect configuration.
- Well-defined tuft tips.
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- Less formal visible yarn ends minimize footprints.
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Sisal Carpet |
- Recommended for any area in your house, except bathrooms, basements and kitchens.
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- Durable and hardwearing, it is also immensely versatile and can be woven into an extraordinary range of styles and patterns
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- Originally made of vegetable fibers, the carpet industry has recently created a comfortable synthetic alternative that is almost worry-free.
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To determine how much carpet you will need for your rooms, you will need to know the square footage of the room. Square footage is calculated by multiplying the width of the room by the length.
Room 1: ________________________________
Room Width = _______feet _______inches
Room Length = ______feet _______inches
Carpet Size =
Room 2: ________________________________
Room Width = _______feet _______inches
Room Length = ______feet _______inches
Carpet Size =
Room 3: ________________________________
Room Width = _______feet _______inches
Room Length = ______feet _______inches
Carpet Size =
Now it’s time to bring your Guide to the S&S Mills website to select your residential or commercial carpet from our variety of carpet styles and carpet colors. Also search our selection of carpet padding as well. Once you find the right carpet, you can record the carpet style, color and manufacturer for reference:
Room 1: ___________________________________
Carpet Style: ________________________________
Carpet Color: ________________________________
Carpet Manufacturer: __________________________
Room 2: ___________________________________
Carpet Style: ________________________________
Carpet Color: ________________________________
Carpet Manufacturer: __________________________
Room 3: ___________________________________
Carpet Style: ________________________________
Carpet Color: ________________________________
Carpet Manufacturer: __________________________
There are several varieties of carpet padding on the market. Some are more appropriate in certain venues than in others. The most common carpet padding include felt, rubber, and urethane pads. All of these carpet pads are sold in a variety of carpet densities, thicknesses, and weights. Use the table below to make note of some of the advantages and disadvantages of each carpet pad type:
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Felt |
- Felt pads are made in a variety of ways. Some are made by using 100 % hair; others use a combination of various fibers.
- When the hair is combined with jute, the pad is less resilient, absorbs more moisture, and has a shorter life than the 100 percent hair
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- Sheds
- May cause problems to people with allergies
- Collects dust
- Mildews in damp areas
- Stretches out shape
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Foam Rubber |
- Made from a latex rubber base, which consists of different combinations of natural or synthetic latex.
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- Insect proof
- Mildew and moth proof
- Non-allergenic
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Sponge Rubber |
- Flat or waffle sponge rubber pad made of natural and/or synthetic rubber and chemicals
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- Good resilience
- Moth, beetle, mildew, and mold proof
- Non-allergenic
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- Sensitive to heat
- Holds moisture
- Damaged by dry cleaning solvents
- Loss of resilience with age
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Urethane (bonded) |
- Manufactured by a reaction process of polymeric materials and bonded together by a gluing agent
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- Resistant to heat, dampness, and insects
- Non-flammable
- Used on concrete slab and in basements
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- Not as resilient as rubber or plain urethane
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*A note about choosing the right carpet padding thickness: If the carpet padding is too thin, the carpet may look old faster. If the carpet padding is too thick, the carpet is more difficult to stretch when it is being laid and bumps or ripples occur over time.
Once you have selected and ordered your carpet direct from the S&S Mills carpet manufacturer, you can either have your carpet installed professionally or you can install the carpet yourself. Whether you decide to do-it-yourself or rely on a carpet professional, there are a few things to keep in mind to make your installation a painless process.
This carpet installation checklist makes the final step of installing your carpet easy! It lists all the things you will need to do before, during and after the direct carpet buying process.
Before Direct Carpet Installation:
- The installation site is completely enclosed, with outside windows, doors and thresholds in place.
- All wet processes (like drywall or plaster) are finished well before installation.
- Air conditioning, heating and ventilation systems are operable.
- Electricity and water are directly available in the work area.
- Any new, unfinished quarter-round or base molding that you're providing for installation has been painted or stained. We recommend that you complete painting or staining at least 24 hours prior to carpet installation so the finish is completely dry before installation begins.
- Cover the installation area's entryways and vents to contain dust and debris.
- Create a clear path through your home for easy access to the installation area and removal of carpet debris.
- Cover furniture and floors along this path and in areas adjacent to the installation.
- Remove all items from cabinets, entertainment centers, bookcases, closets and similar containers.
- Move all breakables, such as lamps, vases, mirrors, wall hangings, antiques or other valuables, from areas affected by installation work.
- Disconnect and remove all electronic equipment, including televisions, stereos and computers.
- Remove all electrical wires running under carpet or along baseboards and door casings.
- Move furniture out of the room receiving the new carpet floor.
During Direct Carpet Installation:
- Make certain to have an adult (over age 18) with the authority to make installation decisions on hand during the installation process.
- Keep the temperature in the installation area between 60° and 80° Fahrenheit.
- Keep children and pets away from the installation area.
After Direct Carpet Installation:
- Change your air filters.
- Complete any touchup painting required on walls, doors or trim.
- Make sure all doors work properly. If your new carpet is substantially thicker than the old carpet, your doors may no longer swing freely. You may need to hire a carpenter to trim them or to install replacements.
- Carefully move furniture and other items back into the room using the proper moving equipment. Following manufacturer's guidelines, put appropriate protectors on the feet of chairs, tables and other furniture to avoid damaging your carpet.
- Immediately begin proper care and maintenance. Always follow the manufacturer's recommendations to maintain your warranty and keep your new carpet looking its best.
Congratulations on buying and installing your discount carpet direct from S&S Mills. Whether it was residential or commercial carpet that you purchased, the carpet manufacturers at S&S Mills hope the experience was a good one. Remember, we also specialize in discount flooring, including laminate hardwood flooring. So next time your buying carpet, think discount and think direct from the S&S Carpet Mills.
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CARPET GLOSSARY 
