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Measuring Guide
A guide for measuring carpets and other types of flooring


Measuring a capret into a bay
FIG. 1

Checklist

Measure the widest part of the room
Check Gripper
Check Door Bars
Check Underlay

Typical Room Layouts

Measure A and B. Making sure you measure into window/bay areas, furthest walls, and doorways.

Look out for walls that are further recessed than others, or may have a slight curve (possible in older houses).

 

Measuring a room
FIG.2.

Measuring a Landing carpet
FIG. 3.

Typical Hall, Stairs, and Landing

Measure into every door way, making sure you have the longest measurement.

The A measurement should be into the furthest doorway and then curve round the first step of the stairs.

 


STAIR
Measuring A Stair Carpet
FIG. 4.

 

Hall
Measuring A Hall Carpet
FIG. 5.

Measuring a quarter Landing
FIG. 6

MEASURING TIPS

Measure into the deepest recess and doorways.

If your previous carpet had dark edges this is usually caused by gaps under the skirting (the dark egdes is dust/dirt captured by the carpet). We would recommend these gaps are filled prior to fitting.

Check if the doors will clear the new carpet and underlay. A joiner may be required to cut the doors after fitting.

Any gaps or squeaking floor boards should be repaired.

We would advise against using joins in loop pile carpets. If unavoidable, place joins in recessed areas that are not used as much as other areas in the room. Stray filaments should be cut using scissors and care taken when cleaning.

Avoid chunky loop pile carpets on stairs .

This information is supplied only as a guide, supplying measurements taken by yourself is done at your own risk. We will not be held responsible for if you incorrectly measure any areas.


All areas should be cleared of furniture and all old carpet removed prior to fitting


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