Carpets can enhance decor and transform your interior decor look completely. They make your space welcoming and add coziness but only when you select the right carpet to be installed. We observed that most people purchase carpets a few times in a lifetime which is the reason why they end up getting a non-efficient carpet.
While buying carpets, there is a high probability that you only check aesthetics, styles, and colors but ignore the functional aspects of the right carpets. Checking for these things is also important but you must go with the right approach. And yes, that’s where we come in.
In this article, Lush Loom shares some common carpet mistakes to avoid before buying in Dubai. By paying complete attention to these, you’ll surely end up getting the ideal carpet for your residential and commercial place.
With that said, let’s dive right into this.
Common Mistakes To Avoid When Buying Carpets
We interviewed many people who purchased inefficient carpets and wasted their money to observe common mistakes. After that, we compiled a list of common mistakes you must avoid to get a high-quality, attractive, and durable carpet in Dubai.
Calculating Carpet Measurements Inaccurately
The biggest mistake people make is inaccurate calculations of carpet measurements. Indeed, you can easily measure the square footage of your room but measuring for carpet is not.
You must have enough knowledge to calculate carpet measurements. Otherwise, you have to trust salespersons to whom you are buying carpets. They will show you several carpet varieties in different sizes keeping your room measurement in mind.
Result: Getting carpets with wrong measurements will not be installed in your room and a waste of money. Forceful installation of such carpets ruins your overall space aesthetics.
Selecting Wrong Carpet Materials
Another common mistake when buying the right carpet is choosing the wrong material. You have to properly research the perfect carpet materials and then understand your personalized goals regarding them. For example, if your space has high foot traffic, then finalizing a carpet material with less durability features would be a false decision.
There are natural and synthetic materials including wool, cotton, sisal or nylon & polyester for carpets, respectively. Natural materials offer softness and luxuriousness, while synthetic materials have resilient and insulation properties. Clear your goals regarding and understand your needs before selecting any.
There are many more factors such as the required padding material, maintenance needs, pile height, and budget are considered when selecting the right carpet materials.
Result: If you choose the wrong carpet material, it will not be efficient in your case and might offer less durability and be difficult to clean.
Not Checking Carpet Sample
Imagine if you don’t check the carpet sample and have made an order, then how do you claim if the quality is not up to mark when you check? In fact, you might face color mismatch issues, disappointments in pile height, texture, and more.
A lot of people claimed that checking samples under artificial light might be confusing as compared to the sunlight or at night. You do not get the exact color shades that clash with your interior décor cohesiveness.
Result: You will not get exactly the carpet you were paying for and you cannot claim a quality compromise to the store.
Assuming Heavier Carpets Are Durable
The durability of the carpet does not purely depend upon the weight. It’s a wrong myth due to which most of the people make mistakes buying carpets in Dubai. Beyond weight, the longevity of carpets depends upon the type of materials they are made of, density & twist, backing, and many more.
Heavier carpets have some potential drawbacks if we observe them closely. They are difficult to thoroughly clean, complex to install, and might cause fiber matting when installed in areas prone to high foot traffic.
Result: Getting carpets only considering the heavyweight results in non-efficient carpet installation in your space.
Getting Carpet Padding Not Seriously
Not considering the right type of padding for carpets can be a significant mistake which leads to premature carpet fiber matting or crushing. A lot of people go for selecting the right padding after getting the carpet, but it will be more beneficial if you think about it first. Meanwhile, you can set your budget and avoid any financial issues later.
You get suitable padding for your carpet considering its texture. The popular types of carpet padding include rebond foam padding, felt padding, rubber padding, and memory foam padding. All of these have different sets of features. For example, a few are suitable for high-traffic areas while some are not.
Result: Your carpet will be exposed earlier to wear and tear and matting which leads to poor longevity.
Forgetting Carpet Maintenance Needs
Depending upon the type of material, some carpets require extensive maintenance while others do not. Forgetting this factor or not keeping it on priority might be a big mistake.
Just imagine, you purchased a carpet with high maintenance requirements without any research and you have to install it at a heavy foot traffic space. Do you think the carpet will sustain its aesthetic look or provide longer durability? Surely not.
We found that low pile height carpets are less likely to trap dust and dirt, while high pile height carpets trap air pollutants effectively. Also, material quality contributes to making your carpet dust, wear, and stain-resistant.
Result: You end up purchasing carpets that don’t fulfill your personalized requirements or offer longevity.
Purchasing Without Research
You might purchase low-quality carpets if you do not search for the supplier extensively. Go for checking the previous customers’ testimonials, see whether your dedicated carpet shop is offering custom-made carpets, and compare their pricing structure with other floor carpet providers in Dubai.
This is because the reputation of the carpet shop or supplier truly matters and gives you an idea about the quality of their services. Plus, you can also find out the affordable source this way. That is why you are recommended to not make impulsive decisions when buying carpets.
Result: If you do not purchase carpets from a well-known carpet store in Dubai with proper research, you end up getting poor value for money.
Poor Carpet Texture Selection
Textures play an important role and contribute to the low maintenance and safety features of your carpet beyond enhancing the appearance. A lot of people make mistakes in choosing the perfect texture for their carpets. There are several textures for carpets including loop pile, cut pile, Berber, Saxony, frieze, and more.
Each texture has its own set of features and limitations. To choose the right type of textures, you must know the pile heights of fibers and their roles. Carpets with low pile heights are non-slippery & easy to clean but can flatten over time and offer less plush.
Similarly, carpets with high pile heights are soft and stylish, but difficult to clean or trap air pollutants frequently. Considering the advantages and limitations associated with both you can choose the perfect texture.
Result: You will face issues in vacuuming or cleaning the carpets if you get the wrong texture.
Prioritizing Aesthetics on Functionality
Last but not least; Ignoring carpet functionality and focusing on aesthetics only is another common mistake people make while purchasing carpets for their residential or commercial places.
Considering the attractive appearance of a floor carpet is good but do not avoid the functionality features. Think of your goals about the carpet and your primary needs. If you need a thick carpet that can last for years, you should focus on getting carpet material that offers longevity regardless of other factors.
We recommend you consider fiber type, pile height, backing, texture, and durability factors as priorities compared to the prints and textures. If you need aesthetics and functionality both at the same time and you cannot compromise on anything, then go for a customized carpet option.
Result: You will get aesthetically good but poor performance carpet by ignoring functionality or prioritizing aesthetics over it.
To Conclude!
Now, you can’t say that you’re unaware of these mistakes because we’ve uncovered all possible mistakes with their effective solutions. If you want to get a durable, easily maintainable, and right-textured carpet that can last for years, must avoid these common mistakes. Also, consider the maintenance requirements and intended installation area (whether residential or commercial) to ensure a hassle-free experience after purchase. Do proper research about the store/supplier before placing an order. Get samples and get maximum quality assurance for safe carpet investment.
Have a good carpet-buying journey. Best of Luck!
