f aptain arpet e s..··:J Top Ten Tips on Buving a Carpet ( .. , .- k•J ,. _ _:1,,i•,• ·l' , l> :,V "> · ·::- "-- ,,,..- . . .,,l-. ,. J\--· 1 •' i, Choosing a carpet is very much a personal matter. We all have di erent needs and expectations of wear, comfort and appearance retention. Budgets di er as well. This is our ten point guide, which, we are confident, will help you buy the right carpet for you, and your individual needs. Rememberthatyouaregoing to use your carpet every day, so it is worth taking a bit of time and trouble to ensure you make the right decision. Before you start, consider the following: choose the carpet first and install it last! Suitability - How much wear will it receive? A hall, stairs and landing, for example, will need a heavier wearing carpet than a bedroom. Similarly, the needs of a young family with children will di er from someone buying their first home on their own. Budget - How much can you spend? Don't forget here to include the cost of fitting, underlay and other materials needed. Decoration - Are you matching the carpet to a particular scheme, and, indeed, what are your future decorating plans? Remember to measured - we at Captain Carpet will do this for free and without obligation. It is a skill, particularly in the case of hall, stairs and landings. Remember that if you measure up yourself, you have to accept responsibility if things go wrong. You could end up with too much or too little carpet. Style and Design - Do you want a plain carpet, patterned carpet, or one with texture? Do you want to make a particular feature of an area with a border? Do you want a stair runner? There is a large choice available - experimentwithcolouranddesign. Longevity - How long do you reasonably expect your carpet to last? Having answered these questions, you are ready to buy. When you do, always remember to: Get your room professionally Keep any surplus carpet - you never know when you might need it! Quality - buy carpet with the Quality Mark. Captain Carpet are members of the Carpet Foundation which shows we o er expert advice, quality products and professional installation. Finally, remember, carpet is like everything else - you get what you pay for, so it's best not to compromise! Appreciate what carpet can do r you and your home as it is a key component of your home and lifestyle. To take advantage of our ee shop at home service, give us a call now. Contact us now r your F E no ob tion quotation. W EHOUSE 19 Blundells Road, Bradville, Milton K es Tel: 01908 222555 Telephone r opening times Samples - take samples back home to see in your own environment and in your own natural light. Or ask r our free shop at home service where you will be able to choose from a vast selection in the comfort of your own home. Underlay - it is always best to buy new underlay. This will help your new carpet sit properly and wear evenly. It life of your new carpet by up to forty per cent! The Captain carpet Cleaning Service Where to find us! SHO OOMS 13 Midland Road, Olney Tel: 01234 241241 Open Mon-Sat 9am-5pm Another reminder of our ll professional carpet cleaning service. Our Olney and Bozeat showrooms stock the EnviroDri cleaning products, but we can also do the cleaning for you. • Tel: 01933 666111 Country Style, London Road, Bozeat Due to r rbishment, please telephone r opening tim PAGE 2 PHONEBOX will also prolong the----- ------ - -