Area Rugs & Flooring (02)

Carpet Scams and Tricks
Buyer beware: Carpet shopping online may not be so smart. And in the carpet industry, there are plenty of "less than respectable" people selling rugs. There are more than a few scams, tricks and deceptions that take place in the industry, and even more that are unheard of. The article mentions the “bait and switch” method, in which a carpet manufacturer gives you a carpet book. When you choose which swatch you want, the salesman marks a more expensive carpet on the contract that you've already signed. This article discusses other types of scams to be alert about.

Types of Flooring
This home page has links to various types of flooring, and those go to articles of use about the following: bamboo flooring, carpets and rugs, concrete floors, cork floors, hardwood flooring, laminate flooring and natural fiber flooring. A section about cleaning your flooring and information and tips is also included. That section has basic flooring information, as well as carpet scams and information about how to clean rugs.

Hazards of Online Carpet Buying
Have you ever wondered if buying a carpet or rug online is a good idea? This Web site advises against it. If you get a sample in the mail, it may not match the rest of the roll, first of all. Second, if there is a defect that does not show up until after installation, i.e. sidematch problems, then again, you have no way of getting satisfaction from the seller when it comes to paying for the installation a second time. But the best reason not to buy carpet online is that selection is so limited compared to your local floor-covering dealer, who probably has more options for you. Recommendation: go to your local dealer and save the Internet shopping for other house wares. Carpet scams are noted.

Rug Cleaning Tips and Advice
This site gives a brief tips section about how to care for your rug by cleaning it. Home cleaning, vacuuming, repairing and professional cleaning - recommended every six to 12 months - are discussed. Before you need to have your rug deep cleaned, the site says that vacuuming is a good defense to keep your rugs in tip-top shape.