Mediaphase

Sizes
For a room size carpet we suggest that you select a carpet approximately 1 1/2 foot smaller on each side. If a room is 12 x 16 ft a 9 x 12 ft carpet will be fine. If you have a very much larger room you may leave even 2 to 2 1/2 ft off of each side.
Mats
Several types of mats are available on the market. For Orientals over wood or stone floors we now recommend a grided rubber mat (so called no-skid). They stay flexible for about four years giving protection against hammering of heels. They come in 3/16" and 3/8" thickness. In most applications the 3/16" is sufficient. If you cannot find it in your market you may order it cut to size from us. Please call (212) 888-1111. We are not using the jute (horse hair type) mats as they are painted and the paint attaches itself to the carpet. We generally prefer thinner mats. In addition the jute powders due to age. We do not recommend using oriental rugs over wall to wall carpet. The rugs walk and crumble and there is no acceptable mat to go in between.
Fringes
Most carpets lose their fringes with use over time. Usually when the fringe is worn out the ends of the carpet must be bound by hand. This will prevent the ends from unraveling and the ultimate loss of the border. Some people have a new fringe strip sewn to the carpet, but this not what we are recommending in most cases.