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Shopping Tips and Hints

Shopping Tips for Buying an Area Rug

*Measure the space where you expect the rug to go. Rug measurements are sometimes averages so please email us if you need to know the exact measurment of the rug you are considering.

*Read our Policies before you purchase a rug.

*If unsure about the size or color of a rug we suggest purchasing the smallest size available first as the return costs would be much less than those of a full size rug.

*Email or call us at 1-877-4NewRug with any questions you may have about a rug before purchasing and we will do our best to help you!

General Tips When Shopping for Flooring

Sketch Your Room(s)

Floor plan tips and hints:
* Sketch the width and length dimensions for the room(s) and add the measurements. (It may be help in irregular shaped rooms to break the room sketch down into smaller rectangular areas.) * Be sure to include doorways, windows, closets, stairs, fireplaces, fixed cabinets, irregular features, heat sources and lighting (placement & type). * If replacing existing flooring look at your floors and note on your plan any noticeable traffic patterns.

Ideas & Reminder List

* Along with your room sketch list your ideas for the room. Also, list anything that is important to remember, such as a reminder to take fabrics from the room or a pillow from a couch when going shopping for flooring. * Incude your favorite colors, proposed room palette (wallpaper, paint, etc.) fabric style and color, new furniture, special pieces and window treatments.

Easy Measurements

Most businesses have converted to square foot measuring and pricing, for consistency and for easier comparison shopping. Occasionally, you will run across both. Here is a quick conversion table to use when planning your new room, or print out and take shopping with you.

Room Size
6x9 9x12 10x12 12x15 12x16 12x20 14x20 15x20 20x24

Square Feet
54 108 120 180 192 240 280 300 480

Square Yard.
6 12 14 20 22 27 32 34 54

Note: 9 Square Feet = 1 Square Yard To Calculate Square Yards: (Total Sq.Ft.) / 9 = Total Sq.Yds.
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Before you go shopping: Click on File-Send to or Send Page by Email. Email it to yourself and print it out and make several copies to take along.