Performance
Protecting your carpet investment. Having
specialized in carpet since 1964, the folks at Beckler's have
seen carpet change quite a bit. They've seen it grow into
a much more durable, high-performance product. And they've
seen the number of warranties and protections grow right along
with it. Thanks to that experience, they're able to cut through
the confusion surrounding some of those warranties. And they're
able to explain them to you in terms that are easy to understand.
Which is just one more way the people at Beckler's can help
you find the carpet that's best for you.
Common myths about carpet protection.
While today's carpet is more durable than ever before, it's
not quite as indestructible as some advertisements might have
you to believe. Here's a couple of myths you should watch
out for when you're making your carpet decision:
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Myth
#1: Some carpets are totally, absolutely, 100% stain resistant.
While today's carpet is definitely much more resistant to
stains than carpet made ten years ago, no carpet can offer
total stain protection. Even olefin and polyester carpets,
which are, by nature, almost totally stain resistant, can
be stained under certain circumstances. So be wary of any
warranty that seems to claim total stain resistance.
Myth
#2: Some carpets will look showroom-perfect forever.
While high-quality carpets will retain their original appearance
longer than lower-quality carpets, no carpet can offer total
appearance retention forever. Carpet can, in fact, lose its
good looks from heavy traffic matting it down just as easily
as it can lose them from staining. So, if you're carpeting
a high-traffic area, look for high-quality carpet that offers
some kind of appearance retention warranty. But understand
that even the best carpet backed by the best warranty won't
guarantee everlasting perfection.
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"Just
about all of our sales representatives have spent their
whole lives around carpet. So when a customer calls
us on the phone or walks into our showroom, it's not
like they're talking to someone who worked in fast food
until yesterday. They're talking with people who really
know about carpet and can help them out."
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Randy Beckler
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Carpet
Padding
While it is a common belief that the only function of carpet
padding (also known as cushion or underlay) is to make your
carpet feel more plush when you walk on it, its function is
much more important. Carpet padding is a shock absorber for
the carpet yarn much like the shock absorbers on your automobile.
This prevents premature wear of the carpet yarn and extends
the life of your carpet.
To
make sure you choose good quality carpet padding, ask about
its density or ounce weight. (Foam pads are measured by density
and fiber and rubber pads are measured by ounce weight.) The
higher the density or ounce weight, the better the quality
of the pad. And the better the quality of the pad, the more
comfort and protection you'll have for your new carpet.
If
you don't know the density of the padding under your current
carpet, we suggest that you consider replacing that padding.
That's because new padding of the proper density will protect
the investment you're making in your new carpet. In addition,
some carpet warranties specify that a specific density of
padding must be used. In other words, to get the most performance
from and protection for your new carpet, it makes good sense
to replace your padding.
So, if you have any questions about which types of carpet
protection and warranties are right for you, just call the
professionals at Beckler's -
1-800-BECKLER (232-5537).
