- PERFORMANCE
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On a scale of 1 to 5, this carpet receives a
on a Hexapod test, which evaluates appearance retention after simulated foot traffic.
Shaw's performance rating is based on an international test method known as Hexapod.
This procedure evaluates appearance retention of carpet.
The instrument used to test the carpet is composed of a circular rotating drum with
carpet placed on the inside. Also placed inside the drum is an eight-pound steel
ball with six pods. As the drum rotates, the ball falls on the carpet face, simulating
footsteps.
After the standard number of rotations, carpets are then assessed using the Carpet
and Rug Institute (CRI) performance rating scale. The lowest rating of 1 means "severe
change in appearance" and the highest rating of 5 means "no change in appearance."
- FACE WEIGHT
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The face weight for this style is oz./sq.yd.
Face weight is measured as (italics) mass per unit area of pile yarn floor coverings (end italics) according to
ASTM (American Society for Testing Materials) method D-5848. Due to several processes involved in manufacturing,
such as shearing, the actual finished weight may reflect a variance of up to 7%. The weight is determined by
compensating for the factor of commercial moisture regain, as defined in ASTM D-1909. The ASTM measurements
are accepted industry norms and the most accurate means of determining face weight.
- CARE
You can keep this carpet looking beautiful for years to come by following these
care and maintenance guidelines from Shaw Technical Services.
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- WARRANTIES
Shaw's Star Selling System makes our warranties easy to understand and, even more
importantly, easy to compare. The system assigns specific warranties for each of
three carpet categories: 3-Star, 4-Star, and 5-Star.
Although there may be a few exceptions that you can learn from your retailer, you
can click below to read the warranties for this particular selection.
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- INSTALLATION
At the time of your purchase, your flooring retailer will either have professional
installers on staff or will recommend an independent installer in your area.
In most cases, an estimator will come to your home to measure your floors. The estimator
will determine exactly how much carpet you will need and will determine the layout
of the carpet in the room. Among other considerations, the estimator will decide
where to place seams, how to match patterns, and how to minimize carpet waste. From
there, a professional installer will be scheduled.
Different styles, constructions, and patterns of carpet will determine the decisions
the estimator and the installer make. Below are general installation instructions
from Shaw Technical Services that apply to this particular selection.
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