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Lifetime Flooring Warranties Are Fake News

 

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Ken's Quick Answer:

Lifetime warranties provide a SENSE of safety. In reality? They’re fake news. That’s right, flooring warranties aren’t worth the paper they’re written on. The list of exclusions is nauseating and these guarantees are intentionally misleading. What’s a shopper to do? Talk to a retailer you trust will properly install quality flooring products. That’s your best chance of avoiding flooring issues down the road.
 

Ken's In-Depth Answer:

If I'm known for anything, it's for scorning the misleading warranties that my industry puts out on every single type of flooring product. To review: ignore any and all warranties.

There's one type of warranty that really makes my blood boil and that's the so-called 'Lifetime Warranties.' I'm here to tell you that Lifetime Warranties in the flooring industry lasts the lifetime of a fruit fly.

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They're worthless. Run the other way when someone tries to make you impossible guarantees. It's not that these products aren't good or that they won't perform. But, let's get real: Nothing lasts for a lifetime.

We're not big on warranties. There are many exclusions that make them nearly useless. Instead, focus on finding a retailer that you trust to sell you a quality floor that is properly installed.


If you have any questions or concerns about flooring warranties or need help selecting a new floor, give us a call at 401-214-0285 or visit our showroom. We serve customers throughout Rhode Island and southeastern New England, including Newport, Middletown, Jamestown, Portsmouth, Bristol and more.


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About Ken: Ken Fain is the co-owner of Island Carpet in Middletown, RI and a floorcovering veteran of more than 40 years. His popular 'Ask Ken' video series answers common flooring questions on a variety of topics. It has reached thousands of viewers on both YouTube and Facebook.

 

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