Are you planning to buy a new carpet for your home? Are the promises of long-term warranties and durability making it difficult to decide which one to go with? It can be intimidating trying to sift through all of the claims made by different manufacturers, so here’s a guide on what kind of coverage you should look for when buying a carpet.
Carpet Installation Warranty
Improperly installed carpet is prone to damage. Without this warranty from your carpet installer, the manufacturer may void any warranties. While some contracts are standard, others are available at an additional cost. Choosing your carpet color and style is important, but don’t skip out on choosing additional warranties that may protect your investment. Source: Angi
Texture Retention Warranty
This is the key warranty to consider. This is the warranty against the carpet losing its original appearance (texture) due to untwisting of the fibers. All carpet fibers are twisted together but can become untwisted as a result of wear and tear, causing the carpet to look flat or fuzzy.
Not all carpets carry a texture retention warranty, so be sure to read the warranty information carefully. This warranty will tell you a lot about what you can expect in terms of the performance of the carpet—a 20-year texture retention warranty indicates that the manufacturer has a lot of confidence in the product and it will likely be very resilient; the lack of any texture retention warranty is a pretty sure bet that you would be looking to replace this carpet within five years. Source: TheSpruce
Stain Warranty
Stain warranties are good to have, but they are usually riddled with all kinds of conditions. Manufacturers need to protect themselves, and consumers need to remember that no carpet is completely stain-proof. You’ll have to follow the maintenance instructions on the label carefully or else the manufacturer won’t be obligated to honor the warranty. The cleaning procedure for your carpet may involve hiring a professional carpet cleaner. When you pay someone to clean your carpet, keep the receipts! Source: Home.HowStuffWorks
Still don’t know which one will work best for you? Give us a call! We’ll provide you with all the information related to each type of warranty and walk you through the selection process so that you can make the right decision for your specific needs.
