Local INSTALL Experts Highlighted at Philly Home Show
12/10/2005
Contractors from INSTALL Liberty Bell Group and flooring experts from INSTALL Local 1823 will be a featured speaker at the coming Philadelphia Home Show. INSTALL experts are scheduled to host four presentations on the main stage of the show. The one-hour seminar, 10 Best Bets in Selecting Your New Floor!, will talk about the following: *Understanding your options - a quick overview of the pros and cons of carpet, hardwood, laminate, and resilients *Selecting the best flooring for your lifestyle –family room or formal dining area? Kids? Pets? *Choosing the grade – anywhere from luxury to commercial grades are available *Don’t forget the invisibles! – Padding and underlayment is a crucial component to a successful flooring project *Measuring – Why spend money on material that will end up on your garage shelf? Understand how much flooring you need *The purchasing process – The pros and cons of Internet, home visits, DIY centers and retail shops *The contract – What to look for – and insist on - in your sales agreement and warranty *Installation – What to ask about your installers to make sure you’re getting the best of the best *The big day – How to make your installation day safe and productive *Care and cleaning – What to know about your new floor to keep it looking new for a long, long time. Don't forget to stop by the INSTALL Liberty Bell Group booth or main stage presentation and say hello!