From Sample to Purchase

Variety of textured carpet swatches in beige

Anderson Tuftex

October 15, 2024

Exploring your options for flooring can be incredibly exciting - but can sometimes get overwhelming. If you're not sure which floor is perfect for your home, or if you're stuck between multiple options, the best thing you can do is order flooring samples. 

Carpet swatches and a hardwood swatch with grass and natural elements

5 Steps to Success with Flooring Samples

You don’t have to order a sample before picking out your flooring, but it can really help. Trying out samples from Anderson Tuftex gives you a chance to explore your options in a hands-on way, and it’s as easy as following these five simple steps. 

1. Order Your Samples 


It's one thing to look at a sample online, but quite another to actually experience it in your home. A sample will allow you to truly 'know' the floor, ensuring you can see, feel, and even walk on the product before making a final decision. 


First, select the styles and colors you are considering in your home. Then, add some samples to your cart. Once you check out, we will ship them to your home so you can experience each sample for yourself. 

carpet and travertine samples with a bowl of fruit

2. Compare Samples in Your Space

You can compare and contrast your hardwood sample's grains, knots, and hues to the colors already present in your space. The same goes for carpet – if you picked a pattern, compare the visual to patterns already in your home.  


You will want to look at your samples under various lighting and times of day. The amount of natural light you receive, plus the decor already in your space, can change how you see your sample. 

The ultimate goal is to identify natural synergies that fully connect your home, style, and value.

Bedroom headboard and pillows with bronze tones in strips and solids

3. Consider Your Aesthetic

Your flooring should complement everything in your space — including all the details that make your house a home. 


For this reason, you should look at your samples alongside other finishes, fabrics, and materials in the room. 


Remember: A flooring sample can help you try out different looks and see what works best with your style. It’s a simple way to experiment and find the perfect fit for your space. 


You may also be able to combine certain flooring, such as installing hardwood floors plus adding an accent rug. 

Natural toned wood table open to sketches and drawings

4. Communicate with Experts

The buying journey for flooring is rarely a straight line. With countless factors, ideas, and ingredients requiring consideration, it will be invaluable to discuss your options with an professional. 


Anderson Tuftex provides complimentary design services for flooring advice and design support. For many individuals, this is the most efficient way to compare their flooring samples. 

5. Purchase Your Flooring

Once you’ve narrowed down your options, you’ll easily see which ones bring your home to life All that's left is to order the flooring that will complement your aesthetic. 


Ready to get started? Contact a local Anderson Tuftex dealer to purchase the right flooring for your home. 

Find Your Perfect Flooring with Anderson Tuftex

From the natural grains of hardwood flooring to the inherent plushness in every carpet fiber, there is beauty in the details with a floor by Anderson Tuftex. Because thoughtful choices lead to beautiful results — and testing your options with a sample will provide freedom and direction. 


We hope your flooring from Anderson Tuftex provides everything you want and more. If you want your completed project to be featured on our socials, just post your photos and tag us @andersontuftex.

Assorted carpet swatches in various textures and colors including white

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