On 10/1/2016 10:36 AM, Terry Coombs wrote:
KenK wrote:
How do you measure for new carpet? To the nearest rounded foot, to the
next higher foot, to the next inch, convert inches in measurement to
decimal foot, ???



How is carpet purchased? To the nearest square foot? Or is it rounded
up to the number of feet in standard carpet roll width - 20 ' or
whatever?

Sold by the square yard , allow about 5-10% overage for seam cuts ,
doorways , out of square rooms , etc . Standard carpet is 12' wide ,
sometimes + an inch or 2 for seam allowance .


To clarify this a bit, yes, it is priced by the square yard, but you do
have to buy it in 12' wide pieces. If the room is wider you have to
figure that 12' wide and add pieces on the side. They have to be cut so
that the weave all faces the same direction.

Sounds like you are considering DIY? It can be done, but you can hire a
pro at reasonable price and save a lot of headaches too.