Carpet Questions And Answers: The Smart Approach To Buying Carpet

Consumer Excedrin headache No. 796: buying carpet. Viewers at a loss when it comes to selecting carpet will know what a cut & loop sculptured Saxony in a burgundy with prime urethane padding is after watching this informative video. An onscreen host points out and discusses yarn types and fiber forms, carpet construction and available styles, color, and padding. In addition, the program offers a few questions consumers should ask regarding installation, the contract, and applicable warranties. While there's a lot of information on the video, one gets the feeling that there's nothing here that wouldn't sit well with carpet manufacturers and distributors. It lacks that vigorous watchdog approach that characterizes the best consumer videos. Still, there are a few good tips here. A fill-in-the-blank checklist is included with the video, and is referred to on the cover (though not within the program itself). Recommended, with reservations. (Available from: Hu-Kar Communications, Inc., P.O. Box 62836, Cincinnati, OH 45262; (513) 733-0752.)