Before ordering, choose a fiber based on the room's traffic and your budget: Buyer's Guide to Carpet and Carpet Installation
: Companies like Carpet Express or American Carpet Wholesalers buy in bulk from major mills and sell at a lower margin (usually 10–15% over cost).
: Some mills sell directly to the public, particularly for large or custom orders, though they may have minimum order requirements (MOQs). 2. Material & Style Selection
Buying carpet "direct" typically means bypassing retail markups by ordering straight from manufacturers, wholesalers, or membership services like DirectBuy . While this can save you significant money—sometimes thousands of dollars—it requires you to manage logistics that a retail store would normally handle, such as accurate measuring and hiring independent installers.
: Organizations like Carpet Direct or DirectBuy provide personal consultants and access to manufacturer pricing in exchange for a membership fee.