Do the drapes match the carpet?

[bluegargantua]

Hi,

We mostly hate the drapes and will be replacing them.

We're also thinking about replacing our upstairs carpet. It's this horrible, run-down formerly white carpet and while it's not the most obnoxious thing on earth, this is our absolute best time to replace it.

Thing is, we're in a hurry. It'd have to get done late this week or very early next (or over the weekend). Ideally, we'd like to get some sort of carpeting that won't outgas carcinogens for the next 18 months.

Can anyone give us a quick 5-point guide to getting new carpet in?

[EDIT: For our own personal sanity, we've decided to defer installing new carpet until after the move. It will be a pain to shuffle out all the stuff that will be in the rooms to be carpeted, but we feel like the stress of trying to get everything done sooner will be too much. Thanks for all the help.]

Thanks
Tom

Comments

[sarahluna.livejournal.com]

Buy the rug at Building 19...you will save a bundle, and they have a list of installers that can hook you up.

[velvetdragon64.livejournal.com]

Outgassing can be a concern.
Natural rugs may be your only option, but I'm sure they are not cheap.
Look at www.gaiam.com for the types of carpets/rugs that they carry and try to find something similar locally.
Your time frame really limits your ability to research and find someone to do the work, properly.
How are the floors underneath? Could you luck out and find hardwood under the carpeting?
Or, maybe look into having hardwood or one of the laminates done instead of carpeting (easier to keep clean too)
I'll see if my boss has a source for natural fiber carpeting.

[buxom-bey.livejournal.com]

The fastest thing I know of is Empire; next day installed, for around $500 12 months no interest. It's what I did for the third floor livingroom. I don't recall the smell lasting more than a day or two.

If you or someone you know knows how to install, you could do it as quickly for much less money buy buying from in store stock at Home Depot or Bldg 19.