By
Alan J. Fletcher - Carpet Expert and Consumer Advocate
Carpet
Selection - Choosing Carpet Wisely
A
common problem consumers face when buying new carpet, is choosing the right
quality of carpet. Every homeowner has different needs and goals that need to
be predetermined before a proper carpet selection can be made. Some folks are retired
or have no kids or pets and therefore may have light
foot traffic. Other folks have heavy foot traffic from having
large families with lots of small children, active pets or teenagers on the go.
Each different home scenario requires a different grade or quality of carpet. I refer
to this as "Carpet Durability". No matter what the
circumstances, each and every home has very different needs and goals that
need to be identified and considered very carefully before selecting the proper carpet
durability and quality level can be determined. And unless you consider all the variables and factors carefully, your new carpet will not last as long as you might hope. It
sounds difficult and it is, but I
can help you if you are willing to do your homework!
How
is carpet durability determined?
There
are several factors that determine if a carpet can handle your level of foot traffic.
The main factors are:
Every
carpet has it's own unique manufacturing specifications. It's up to you to
find out what these specifications are and make sure you buy a carpet with
sufficient specifications that will meet your needs. I know it must sound
daunting to you, and it is. However I will help you make sense of it all and
make it less confusing.
Shopping for Carpet
At Home
In-home carpet shopping
is growing in popularity and has certain risks that you need to be aware of,
and that is what
this website is all about. Hello,
I'm
Alan J. Fletcher, author and consumer advocate. After 30-years in the carpet business
I retired and no longer sell
or install carpet. As a consumer advocate, my goal is to inform you about
some closely guarded carpet buying secrets. I assume you want to know how to buy carpet wisely
and choose a carpet that will meet your
needs, goals, lifestyle and budget.
Where
to Buy Carpet?
If
you are considering having a Mobile, shop at home, or In-Home Carpet Retailer bring samples to your home,
there are a few important things you need to know to protect yourself from
being scammed, overcharged and sold the wrong goods or materials. If
you are looking for a reputable, locally owned carpet store, visit my Preferred
Carpet Dealer Directory at AbcCarpets.com.
The
most important thing you need to remember with "shop at home"
carpet retailers is to not fall for their high
pressure sales tactics. If in-home carpet salespeople pressure you to buy
right now or say that the special is a "Today Only" price,
then you need to show them the door. Honest and reputable shop at home
carpet retailers will not strong-arm you into buying right now. You should
always consider your carpet choices carefully and take at least a few days
to compare price and quality, and check out references and their Better
Business Bureau standing.
Most
shop
at home Carpet
Dealers
are honest and reputable but unfortunately many are not. There are so many
Carpet Scams you need to watch out
for regardless of who you buy carpet from, So visit all my carpet buying links below
and learn everything you can about
buying new carpet wisely before you visit any local carpet stores or have any carpet
dealer bring carpet samples to your
home. Carpet scams are everywhere, buyer beware!
How to Select the Right Carpet
Durability
Even
if you are able to avoid all the carpet scams, you still need to buy the
right carpet. If
you choose the wrong carpet, it won't last as long as you expect. That's why I
decided to create a simple foot traffic test. My test will help you
determine your level of foot traffic in your home and may help you select
the right grade or quality carpet that can meet your needs and goals. Some
carpets are rated by the manufacturer using the PAR Carpet Rating System
and you should not confuse my simple foot traffic test with any other carpet
rating system. I do not suggest you rely on any carpet rating system
solely to make your carpet selection. Buying the right carpet will require
that you do your homework. It takes a little time but is well worth the
effort. Take
my free Carpet
Foot
Traffic Test
It's
hard to find a reputable carpet dealer! I have a special list of hand-picked
carpet retailers who are locally owned, give free estimates,
offer fair prices, have knowledgeable staff, provide honest
measuring and hire qualified installers. Don't take chances... See
which Carpet Dealers I recommend near you!
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to Save BIG on New Carpet!
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