Beckler's
Guide to Buying Your Flooring
Choosing
the perfect carpet can be the easiest thing in the world when
you're working with sales representatives who really know
their stuff. Which is just another reason why buying from
Beckler's is so easy. Just about all of the sales representatives
at Beckler's have lived in Dalton all their lives. Which
means they've literally grown up around carpet. 
And,
to top that off, most of the folks at Beckler's have been
at Beckler's for a number of years. So not only do they know
their carpet, they also know exactly what Beckler's has to
offer you. To find out more about how it is to put Beckler's
down-home values in your home, just follow the simple step-by-step
guide. Or go ahead and call your Beckler's sales representative
at
1-800-BECKLER (232-5537).
They will be glad to do whatever it takes to help
you find the perfect carpet value for your home.
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STEP
1 Establish a realistic budget.
The price of a single yard of carpet can range anywhere from
$3.29 to $30.00, depending on the fiber, density and overall
quality. Which means the cost of carpeting your entire home
may seem a bit high. The thing to keep in mind, though, is
that if you buy quality carpet suited to meet the demands
that will be placed on it, it will last for many years to
come. In fact, it can increase the value of your home. So,
when establishing a budget, consider the cost per year of
purchasing a carpet that will last 8-10 years versus the cost
per year of purchasing a cheaper quality carpet now and purchasing
another carpet 3-4 years from now.
Something else to keep in mind is that many carpet prices do not include the price of padding or installation. You'll
need to include these costs when determining your budget.
STEP
2 Call Beckler's for free samples and price comparisons.
Just call Beckler's and let them know what you're looking
for in the way of cost, color, style and performance. They'll
put together a variety of samples that best meets your needs
and ship them out to you quickly - free of charge. So, to
make sure they send you samples that best match what you're
1ooking for, just follow the suggestions below. Or, if you've
already made a selection, just call l-800-BECKLER (232-5537)
and ask for a price on the carpet you've chosen.
Refer to Beckler's Style & Color Guide.
The
colors shown in this complete 24-page guide make it easy to
select the right color. Just compare the samples shown in
it to your furniture, window coverings, wallpaper, or paint
and decide which colors come closest to the carpet color you
want. Then call us, and we'll send you actual carpet samples
to make certain you're choosing exactly the right color.
Send
in an example of color you're looking for.
If you can, send in a sample of your upholstery, wallpaper
or anything else that has the color you're looking for on
it. This way, your Beckler's sales rep can be sure to put
together a package of samples that exactly matches your color
needs.
Tell
your Beckler's sales representative the style and performance
characteristics you're looking for.
Or just let your sales rep know what area of your
home you're carpeting, ahd he or she will be able to make
some good suggestions.
Give
your sales rep a price range.
And keep in mind that padding and installation should be added
to the carpet price. Just ask your Beckler's sales rep for
help in adding it all up.
Let
your sales rep know about your carpet padding needs.
It's a good idea to replace your current padding when you
purchase new carpeting, especially if you don't know its density.
New padding of the proper density will help protect the investment
you're making in your new carpet. In addition, many carpet
warranties state that a specific padding density must be used
for the warranty to be valid. (See Beckler's Style & Color
Guide for warranty information.) Since Beckler's offers a
wide variety of padding choices, they can send you the padding
samples along with your carpet samples. That way, when you're
ready to order, they can go ahead and take care of your padding
needs to save you the trouble of having to call around town
to find some on your own.
STEP
3 Find a good installer.
In order for your new carpet to look its absolute best, it
must be installed properly. To make sure you find the best
installer available in your town, ask friends and family for
referrals, or check the yellow pages under "Carpet Layers".
Call several people listed there and ask each one for references,
then check out those references. Odds are, if an installer
has done a good job for several other people, he'll do a good
job for you. Something else you might want to check out is
the number of years an installer has been in business. The
more experience he has, the better: he's likely to be at his
job. One final thing you might want to ask these installers
is whether or not they "power stretch" carpet. Power
stretching is the newest technique for making sure carpet
is laid down as tightly and securely as possible. And this
method of installation is more likely to hold your carpet
in place better and keep it looking better longer.
STEP
4 Call 1-800-BECKLER to place your order.
Once you've decided on the carpet you want to purchase, you're
almost ready to order. The only thing left to do is to determine
exactly how much carpet you'll need. And while you could probably
measure the area to be carpeted yourself, it's best to have
your installer do it for you. That's because he'll have a
better idea of exactly where the seams will lie in each room
and how much carpet will be
required to create those seams so that they're virtually undetectable.
Once you know exactly how much carpet you'll need, just call
in your order by dialing 1-800-BECKLER (232-5537). Your Beckler's
sales rep will total the amount for you, and you'll have the
option of sending in a check for the amount, paying by Mastercard
or Visa over the phone or sending the money by wire transfer.
Your Beckler's sales rep will also give you an estimate for
the delivery cost and let you know when you can expect to
receive your carpet. Generally, you should allow two weeks
for delivery from the time Beckler's receives your payment.
But if you need your carpet immediately, and you can pay with
a charge card or by wire transfer, Beckler's will do everything
they can to speed up your order for you. They may even be
able to get your order on its way to you in as little as 24
hours. Just let your sales rep know the situation, and he
or she will let you know what Beckler's can do to help. Something
else to keep in mind about delivery is your schedule. If you
want your carpet delivered directly to your home, you will
need to be there to receive it and pay for the delivery. If
there's a good chance you won't be able to be there, just
talk with your Beckler's sales rep about making other arrangements.
And let your sales rep know if you'd like someone to call
you 24 hours before delivery to confirm your address and the
exact delivery time. There may be a small charge for this
service, but it can be well worth the small fee to make sure
your schedule is in line with the delivery schedule.
Other
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