Warranty

Warranties Applicable to
Shaw Industries Carpets
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Warranties Applicable to
Shaw Industries Carpets
Shaw warrants that this carpet will not exhibit signicant twist
loss or loss of texture from foot trafc for a period of ten (10)
years when used in an owner-occupied residence in a proper
indoor installation. Proper installation requires use of a suitable
pad meeting FHA/HUD requirements, following the Carpet &
Rug Institute Installation Standard effective October 1, 2009.
(Note: Shaw Industries recommends a pad with a maximum
thickness of 7/16” for optimum performance.) Consult your
retailer for details.
Exclusions
Carpet installed outdoors or in areas subject to other than
ordinary shoe trafc is excluded from this warranty. Crushing
caused by furniture, including impressions left by legs of
furniture, is not covered by this warranty.
(NOTE: The texture of any carpet will change to some degree in
heavy trafc areas. Such conditions constitute normal wear and
tear and are not covered by this warranty, which is intended to
protect you from excessive appearance change.)
Shaw warrants that your Shaw PET polyester carpet will remain
stain resistant to most household food and beverage substances
from the date of the original installation in an owner-occupied
residence in a proper indoor installation for a period of 10
years. Shaw PET polyester carpets are treated with Shaw’s R2X
®
Stain and Soil Resistance for enhanced protection. This warranty
coverage runs from the date your carpet in installed for 10 years.
Exclusions
This 10-Year Stain Warranty specically excludes stains from
substances such as bleaches, caustic chemicals, insecticides,
paints, shoe polish, lipstick, plant food, iodine, very strong dyes,
acids, feces, oil-based substances, and vomit.
10-Year R2X
®
Soil & Stain Warranty
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Limited 10-Year Texture Guard Warranty
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