There are several different ways to get good deals on flooring for your home. You can check with flooring outlet centers or online liquidators, but keep in mind the cost of shipping. If shopping online, which can sometimes be the best choice, simply make sure the company you plan to shop with doesn’t eat up your entire discount in shipping charges.
You’ll also hear people rave about how “cheap” carpet and vinyl flooring remnants are but you might be surprised by the prices when you walk into a showroom. Often times, remnants are not exactly cheap. The retailer still needs to make a buck, even on those odds and ends. Let’s face it; they are not in business to give things away.
There is some truth to the idea of getting remnants for a decent price however, and frequently it’s the odd shaped pieces or last season’s styles and colors that are the best values. If you can’t tell the difference between last year’s beige under whatever fancy name, and this year’s beige -or if you just don’t care- you can probably get a pretty decent deal.
Still, even if you’re looking for the latest trend, but only need a small piece, you should be able to get at least a minimal discount. You can always wait for clearance sales too. These tips can mean the difference between getting a great piece of carpet or vinyl flooring and settling for an average carpet or vinyl.
Be sure to check out carpet tiles too. They are simple to install and generally very affordable.
Speaking of tiles, you can certainly look online for great tile, but try to locate a branch of the company that is located near your home. That way, you can go look through the clearance items in person. You can usually get great deals on discontinued tiles or small lots. If you’re looking for more than one color you can mix and match small lots or throw in some discounted accent tiles and walk away with a good bargain.