Carpet Runner Pattern Repeat
The distance between the two points where a pattern becomes identical again. (repeats). That distance varies from one roll runner product to another. When calculating material needed for a custom runner project, we must include the pattern repeat length for each custom finish.
While the pattern repeat is a mathematical component of a footage calculation, we also consider the potential pattern placement as it relates to the project. Some patterns allow for matching, symmetry, centering or other aesthetically pleasing placement results. Â Others are extremely long making ideal placement prohibitively expensive. Still others are asymmetric or offer no exact pattern match.
Patten repeat of a runner product is a bit more complicated by the fact that the border patter and field pattern may repeat at different lengths.