Thousands of people get ripped-off when buying
new carpet because they don't know what they're doing and don't have all the facts. What's the underlying issue here? Why do so many
consumers select the wrong carpet, pay too much and end up unhappy?
It's because it's very difficult for
consumers to find accurate and complete information about carpet. Too many
people trust the
advice of inexperienced carpet salespeople. That's a costly mistake,
because most carpet salespeople don't know very much about the products they
sell. That's the first thing you need to realize first, don't let a carpet
salesperson make your carpet choices. You need to make your own choices based on
your needs and goals.
Carpet
salespeople may not have access to complete or accurate product information. Their
limited knowledge often comes from a factory brochure instead of first-hand
experience. Carpet manufacturers are quick to point out all the good qualities
about their products but they purposely fail to mention all the negative qualities about their
products.
For
example, if you were thinking about buying a new Automobile and wanted to know
if you were making a good choice, who's opinion would you trust the most?
A. The
Auto Manufacturer.
B. The
Auto Salesperson
C. An
Experienced Auto Mechanic
You
want the advice of someone who has had "hands-on" experience with the
product you are considering. They will know how well it performs, how long it
will last, if there are any problems or complaints and how to take proper care
of it. The experienced mechanic is the one who will give you complete and honest
information and advice.
You have to rule out
the undesirables
It's
all the negative qualities of a particular carpet that consumers need to know about in order to make
wise choices. For example, Polyester is one of the softest fibers used to make
carpets today. It has the most vibrant colors and it cleans easily. That's what the
manufacturer's brochure says. But what are the negative qualities of polyester
carpets? It mats down in a hurry. They won't
tell you the whole truth, but I will.
Polyester is not
a resilient fiber and
carpets made from polyester will mat down and look horrible within a very short
amount of time. It sure looks and feels great when it's new, but after it's
installed in your home you will soon discover the sad truth about Polyester. Oh,
and by the way, the manufacturer's limited warranty does not cover matting and
crushing. Do you see now how they can easily trick you into buying their
"less desirable" products without
telling you the whole truth?
So take my word for it,
don't blindly trust the advice of carpet salespeople and don't let them choose your
carpet for you. You need to do your own homework
in
order to make wise choices for yourself. You must be sure to buy a carpet that is designed to meet your needs,
goals and lifestyle.
You can spend hours searching the internet for
complete, honest
and accurate information but you won't find it anywhere but here. Surfing the internet for useful
carpet information will just confuse you and drive you crazy.
I am the experienced Carpet
"Mechanic" who's advice you need to trust. I don't sell carpet
and I don't manufacture it. I spent 30 years selling, installing, repairing and removing
and observing carpets of all types and styles. I know how carpets are made and I know how long they will
last in any given situation. I've installed flooring for numerous carpet retailers and witnessed just
about every carpet gimmick, carpet scam, carpet rip-off and sneaky carpet trick
in the book. That's why I am uniquely qualified to author the best carpet buying
guide on the planet.
