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Carpet Shopping Tips

Choosing the right carpet involves a lot more than just finding a color to match your paint or wallpaper. Here are some basic factors to consider before you shop for your new carpet.

Foot Traffic

Carpet is specifically engineered for high traffic areas, beauty, softness and appearance. Be sure to inform the sales agent of your specific needs including location, children, and pets, so they can assist you with the perfect choice.

Stain and Soil Resistance

Most carpets offer stain resistance, but those who enjoy entertaining or have children and pets should consider carpets with high levels of stain resistance. Soil resistance is just as important as stain resistance for maintaining a beautiful carpet. Soil resistant products protect against soiling and staining by repelling dirt and spills from penetrating the fiber, making cleaning easier. Ask your retailer about soil and stain warranties on each carpet.

Anti-Static Protection

You may wish to choose a carpet with permanent anti-static protection built into the fibers. This will create a more pleasant living environment during cold and dry seasons.