2015–2016 CARPET BUYING GUIDE Everything you need to know to make the best choice for your lifestyle EXCLUSIVE™ LIFEPROOF CARPET Worry-free stain resistance for life. See page 7 for details. D232015BUYINGGUIDE 2 | CONTENTS GETTING STARTED | 3 WE HAVE CONSIDERING YOU COVERED CARPET No one beats our selection of the It’s important to work with a retailer who understands all aspects of the carpet-buying most popular styles, colors and process. The Home Depot is committed to educating you every step of the way. exclusive brands of carpet. WEIGHT & FIBER Ounce weight and fi ber type are key. Ounce weight is the biggest factor in carpet cost, affecting thickness. Fiber-wise, nylon and polyester may look and feel alike, but nylon’s price re ects its superior durability. We’ll help you understand weight and ber GETTING STARTED . 3 pricing, so you can get the most carpet for your money. CARPET FIBERS & TYPES . .4–5 CARPET QUESTIONS . 6 LIFEPROOF™ CARPET . 7 CARPET PAD WHICH COLLECTION TO CHOOSE. 8 The type of carpet pad you select can have a major impact on the comfort of the COLLECTION WARRANTIES . 9 carpet. A better pad will result in a more comfortable, durable carpet in your home. CARPET PADS . 10–11 INSTALLATION SOLUTIONS. 12 WARRANTY DETAILS . 13–15 WARRANTY COVERAGE Simply put, no one can match The Home Depot’s comprehensive warranty coverage. We make it easy to enjoy peace of mind for years to come. Lifetime Stain Warranties**, Wear Warranties up to 25 years** and WHY BUY FROM US? Lifetime Installation Warranty◊◊ available. ■ Wide variety of styles and colors available FINANCING OPTIONS ■ Lifetime Installation Warranty SIGN UP & SAVE $100’s The Home Depot offers a wide range of fi nancing options. ■ 9 out of 10 Customer Satisfaction Rating Other carpet retailers may offer only one choice—and some don’t offer any nancing at all. See a Store Associate or go to homedepot.com/credit ■ • Get exclusive email savings, Rapid Installation Available* to learn more about our nancing. project ideas and how-to tips ■ Schedule a Flooring Measure Today! • Be the fi rst to shop our local ad Call 1-855-MEASURE or visit INSTALLATION • Plus Garden Club and Pro memberships homedepot.com/flooringmeasure A Lifetime Installation Warranty◊◊ is provided with all our installation services. *Rapid installation programs available on select styles. Start today at homedepot.com/signup Varies by market. **,◊◊See pages 13–15 for warranty and installation details. FOLLOW THE HOME DEPOT SHOP ANY TIME, ANYWHERE ONLINE homedepot.com/carpet IN THE STORE 1,9 7 0 + The Home Depot locations nationwide COMMUNITY 4 | CARPET FIBERS & TYPES THE FOUR MAIN CARPET TYPES CARPET FIBERS & TYPES | 5 Choose the one that ts your décor and lifestyle. ALL ABOUT CARPET FIBERS There are ve primary IT’S ALL IN carpet ber options. The bene ts associated with each type of ber are THE DETAILS outlined below. When you’re shopping for carpet, take a good look at your fiber options and carpet types—selecting the appropriate fiber content and type of carpet will result in a floor that’s TRIEXTA™ comfortable, attractive and durable. Highest performing, easiest to clean; less likely to mat down. NYLON High performing, diverse for style and color; less likely to mat down. TEXTURE TWIST Provides an open canvas Delivers a casual and stylish look. POLYESTER for exible décor. Superior stain-resistance, but doesn't have as good durability as Nylon/Triexta. OLEFIN Very durable, inexpensive. WOOL Natural ber, durable. LOOP PATTERN Provides a tailored look Provides an upscale look for more formal décor. for more engaging décor. FOLLOW THE HOME DEPOT SHOP ANY TIME, ANYWHERE ONLINE homedepot.com/carpet IN THE STORE 1,9 7 0 + The Home Depot locations nationwide COMMUNITY 6 | CARPET QUESTIONS LIFEPROOF™ CARPET | 7 QUICK QUESTIONS EXCLUSIVE TO GET YOU STARTED ™ There are a number of additional considerations that go into the carpet-buying process. LIFEPROOF CARPET If you spend a few moments thinking about the following simple questions, you’ll be well on your way to selecting the perfect carpet. Worry-free stain resistance for life Our best warranty 1 HOW QUICKLY DO YOU NEED 2 WHERE IS THE CARPET guarantees a lifetime of YOUR NEW CARPET? GOING TO BE INSTALLED? stain-free carpet Special-order carpets may take up to two weeks to Family rooms, hallways and other spaces that see arrive. The Home Depot offers a number of options to heavy traf c require carpet that’s more durable. 40 ultra-soft styles accommodate customers who are on a tighter schedule. Bedrooms, dining rooms and other areas may including texture, twist, not require the same level of durability. pattern and loop in over 800 colors Lifetime Stain plus 25-Year Wear and Texture Retention Warranties**—the best in the industry **See pages 13–15 for warranty details. 3 DO YOU HAVE CHILDREN 4 WHAT DO YOU LIKE OR DISLIKE AND/OR PETS? ABOUT YOUR OLD CARPET? Carpets with high stain resistance are recommended Are you looking for a new color or style? Do you want for homes with children or pets. Thanks to modern a softer feel from your new carpet? How about a more ber technology, you don’t have to sacri ce on style, casual or a more elegant look? comfort or value to enjoy maximum stain resistance. FOLLOW THE HOME DEPOT SHOP ANY TIME, ANYWHERE ONLINE homedepot.com/carpet IN THE STORE 1,9 7 0 + The Home Depot locations nationwide COMMUNITY 8 | WHICH COLLECTION TO CHOOSE COLLECTION WARRANTIES | 9 COMPARING COLLECTIONS COMPARING WARRANTIES We have grouped our exclusive carpet collections by features and bene ts to help you Each of our carpet collections comes with its own warranty, organized into four levels.¥¥ easily determine the collection that is best for you—at our guaranteed◆ low prices. The chart below provides a quick overview of everything that’s covered. PLATINUM PLUS® PREMIUM DELUXE SELECT ™ Polyester, Ole n FOOD & FIBER Nylon or Triexta Polyester Lifetime Lifetime 10-Year** 5-Year** and Nylon BEVERAGE THICKNESS Medium to High Low to Medium Low PET URINE Lifetime Lifetime Not included Not included Select, Deluxe and A variety of warranty SOIL Lifetime Lifetime 10-Year** 5-Year** Platinum Plus® Lifetime Stain and Soil, Premium Warranties WARRANTY coverages available 25-Year Wear and Texture Warranties** available (ranging from (up to 10 years)** 5 to 15 years)** TEXTURE 25-Year 15-Year** 10-Year** 5-Year** RETENTION Broad selection Commercial BENEFITS Durability, stain resistance and wear warranties at great value applications available ANTI-STATIC Lifetime Lifetime Lifetime Lifetime PRICE $$$ $$ $ STAIRS Included Not included Not included Not included Prime Comfort, RECOMMENDED StepAhead™ or Prime Comfort or Memory Foam Memory Foam INSTALLATION CARPET PAD Traf cMaster™ Lifetime Lifetime Lifetime Lifetime or StepAhead™ WARRANTY ♦,**See pages 13–15 for price guarantee and warranty details. **Proration schedule applies; see page 14. ¥ ¥ See pages 13–15 for warranty details. FOLLOW THE HOME DEPOT SHOP ANY TIME, ANYWHERE ONLINE homedepot.com/carpet IN THE STORE 1,9 7 0 + The Home Depot locations nationwide COMMUNITY 10 | CARPET PADS CARPET PADS | 11 WALK AND THE PAD MAKES COMPARE Place pad samples on the ALL THE DIFFERENCE fl oor, cover with the carpet Maximize comfort, performance and value from the back of the Test when you visit our Carpet Pad Test Center, Center rack and take a where you’ll discover first-hand how test-walk to compare differences in pad types can add to the feel underfoot. the feel and life of your carpet. All pads include a moisture barrier and allow for radiant heat. All pads are FHA approved. 8 LB. 6 LB. EXCLUSIVE EXCLUSIVE MEMORY FOAM EXCLUSIVE STEPAHEAD™ EXCLUSIVE TRAFFICMASTER™ PRIME COMFORT WITH TEFLON® WITH NIKE GRIND® 6 LB. & 8 LB. COMFORT COMFORT COMFORT COMFORT low high low high low high low high DURABILITY DURABILITY DURABILITY DURABILITY low high low high low high low high FOLLOW THE HOME DEPOT SHOP ANY TIME, ANYWHERE ONLINE homedepot.com/carpet IN THE STORE 1,9 7 0 + The Home Depot locations nationwide COMMUNITY 12 | INSTALLATION SOLUTIONS WARRANTY DETAILS | 13 PROFESSIONAL WARRANTY DETAILS The Home Depot warranties provide peace of mind INSTALLATION BACKED with every carpet purchase. BY THE HOME DEPOT 5-star installation satisfaction— TOTAL LOWEST PROJECT PRICE—GUARANTEED ♦ read our reviews at homedepot.com/carpetinstall We'll beat any comparable product + installation quote by 10%—no one takes you from selection to installation for less. CARPET CARE & MAINTENANCE To maintain the appearance of your new carpet, please follow the directions below: ■ SATISFACTION Vacuum frequently—Minimum of two times per week using a vacuum certi ed through the Carpet and Rug Institute (CRI) Seal of Approval/ INSTALLED DAILY Green Label Cleaner Program. Visit www.carpet-rug.org for details and listings. ★★★★★ ■ Clean spills promptly—Scoop up as much of the spill as possible, then blot the area with a white cloth and warm water (avoid rubbing). ■ Read Our Reviews at Professional cleaning using a hot water extraction cleaning method is required every 12–18 months for coverage of limited warranties. ™ homedepot.com/carpetinstall ■ SoftSpring collection—Because the bers are so soft and plush, the total surface density is much lower. This creates a more complete seal for ❯ a vacuum cleaner head, increasing suction at the point of contact with the carpet surface. The farther the vacuum head sinks into the carpet, the QUICK-INSTALL OPTIONS greater the suction and dif culty in maneuvering the machine. SoftSpring™ carpets require a gentler cleaning action so as to avoid unnecessary wear. Be aware that some vacuums have overly aggressive action which may damage the surface of your carpet.