BUSINESS
By Rob Allen
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here is a lot of confusion about carpet warranties. What exactly is
covered and what exactly is not. This is the question we will answer
in a list form. As the list grows we will update it. First I know many home
owners run out and buy carpet thinking they are getting a great product.
Many are backed by so called “Life-Time” or many year warranties. Really?
Let me state for the record this quote directly from the Shaw carpet website;
**”No carpet is stain proof, although many are stain resistant, which
allows time for removal.”
Ok that being said let’s take a look at what is not covered in many
warranties. It may surprise you. The wording is often time vague leaving
a lot of room for speculation or controversy imho. What do I mean? Well
before we discuss it let’s take a look at a list of what is not covered from the
same booklet.
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