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How To Guide
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Giving your home a new floor is a dramatic and practical way to trans- form its look and feel.
A new floor can boost your home’s appeal. It can help give old, familiar rooms a new look, making them feel more cozy and intimate, or more open and formal. New floors can even make the rooms in your home appear larger or smaller.
When it comes to flooring choices, there are many. residential flooring materials include carpet, hardwood, bamboo, laminate, stone, tile and even more exotic materials both syn- thetic and natural.
Owing to the sheer number of avail- able options, it’s wise to work with an experienced flooring dealer. A dealer can offer advice on the best brands, as well as the most durable flooring types and which are suited to the use you have in mind. So choose a good dealer, and let them help you decide which flooring material best matches with your goals.
Don’t cut corners: when looking for the ideal flooring and a dealer to as- sist you, try not to be overly frugal. Consider the longevity of your pur- chase. While you may have a tight budget that makes cost an important concern, remember that the mon-
ey you spend now will go a long way in helping you achieve long-lasting overall value.
Think about the long term. What if something happens in 10 years and you have no warranty to repair or re- place the damage? Or if the installers make a mistake and leave your floor- ing permanently damaged?
So be sure to look at additional sup- port and services. Find a dealer who has a great reputation and long track record of excellent customer service. Spending extra money is worth pur-
chasing a product from a flooring dealer you can trust. You aren’t just buying flooring. You are also creating a relationship.
When looking for a flooring deal- er, look on the Internet or your local phone book.
On the Internet, you can find review sites to see how local flooring dealers compare. You can also check adver- tisements in your local newspaper to find specials and deals.
Keep in mind, though, the Internet can be misleading when it comes to
finding a qualified floor dealer. Just because it is one of the top search engine results doesn’t mean that the company is reliable.
Instead, look on consumer review sites. Then check with the Better Business Bureau to see if the com- pany has had any complaints lodged against it. If so, look to see how they were resolved. You might also check with the Chamber of Commerce.
After making a list of potential deal- ers you are considering, give each of them a call. Inquire about the back- ground of the company and how long they’ve been in business. You may ask for referrals from previous customers for references.
Find out about the installation ser- vices they use and their reliability. Do they use in-company groups or out- side contractors? Also, find out about prices and warranty coverage.
If you visit their offices, they might even show you a scrapbook of prior work.
Experience should play a role in which company you ultimately select. Quality of materials, comparable or lower prices and good references will all make a big difference in finding the right flooring dealer.
How to Choose a Flooring Dealer
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