Compare like with like
Record the exact product, construction, underlay and proposed installation. Broad labels such as ‘carpet’ do not define performance, durability, suitability or warranty.
Match the product to the room
List how the room is used, access needs, furnishings and the cleaning or maintenance capacity you expect. Ask the supplier or installer which documented product features address those needs rather than relying on general claims.
Check care and warranty terms
Read the current maker instructions and warranty conditions before purchase. Ask what routine care is permitted, which products or methods are excluded and whether installation conditions affect coverage.
Compare full costs and trade-offs
Request itemised, comparable written quotations for the product, preparation, installation and any separately scoped work. Do not infer lifetime cost, health benefit, acoustic performance or replacement timing without product-specific evidence.
