1 / 15

INTD 54 estimating carpet

INTD 54 estimating carpet. measuring for carpeting carpet layout/map saves money and time shows: exactly where each carpet piece goes yards of carpet used where seams show what areas covered. measuring for carpeting carpet layout/map labor charges determined correctly with clear map

calida
Download Presentation

INTD 54 estimating carpet

An Image/Link below is provided (as is) to download presentation Download Policy: Content on the Website is provided to you AS IS for your information and personal use and may not be sold / licensed / shared on other websites without getting consent from its author. Content is provided to you AS IS for your information and personal use only. Download presentation by click this link. While downloading, if for some reason you are not able to download a presentation, the publisher may have deleted the file from their server. During download, if you can't get a presentation, the file might be deleted by the publisher.

E N D

Presentation Transcript

  1. INTD 54 estimating carpet

  2. measuring for carpeting carpet layout/map • saves money and time • shows: • exactly where each carpet piece goes • yards of carpet used • where seams show • what areas covered

  3. measuring for carpeting carpet layout/map • labor charges determined correctly with clear map • show labor-intensive areas • determine carpet coving • pay special attention to seam placement

  4. measuring for carpeting measuring floors • ALWAYS take your own measurements • NEVER assume walls are parallel and of equal length • ALWAYS measure actual area • use rough sketch of room for notations • add a safety factor of 2 inches • carefully measure each wall, opening, door, closet, etc…

  5. measuring for carpeting measuring floors • measure each projection, jog, inset, and cove down to ½ inch • measure at least one half the way in existing doorways for seam • installer generally measures, determines lay-out and figures yardage but you want to have careful conversations about seam placement

  6. measuring for carpeting measuring stairs • easiest way—measure as if straight run from wall to wall • first: measure from hall to end of 1st step • second: measure first tread and riser from notch to notch—multiply this by # of stairs • third: measure width of stairs

  7. estimating carpet carpet rules—ALWAYS • write feet and inches with inches underlined • add 2 inches to each measurement for safety • run carpet grain in same direction • use same width goods • measure every wall, doorway, cutout, etc.. • avoid running seams into a focal point • avoid a carpet layout using multiple seams • avoid putting new carpet over old pad • remember carpet stretches very little—1-2 inches

  8. estimating carpet carpet formula • 95% of all carpet in US is 12 feet wide • never mix different sizes width of cut Xlength of cut /9=sq. yardage

  9. estimating carpet problem 1 problem 2 problem 3

  10. cost estimating materials— carpet, pad, possibly trim strips preparation— furniture removal, old carpeting/pad removal, floor repairs, door trimming clean-up— removing carpet scraps, tools & equipment, vacuuming

  11. time estimating • generally 10 days to 2 weeks • check if in stock & order product • expected ship date • contact installer • actual carpet installation time varies according to scope of project

  12. selecting carpet installer • seek referrals from carpet dealers, manufacturers and other designers • set up appointments—discuss specialties • ask for list of labor charges • request client references • contact references—write & file comments • make sure you visit site and make notes of work being done • pays to create good working relationship with installers

  13. example of final carpeting costs

  14. example of final carpeting costs

More Related