We are happy to share excerpts from a recent article in Buildings Magazine by Zeftron’s business leader Tim Blount. This article underscores the importance of knowing how specifying a carpet with an established branded nylon such as Zeftron can maximize your investment.

One way designers and facility managers can protect and maximize their flooring investment is by specifying a carpet made with an established branded nylon. Consider this: The floor of any space is typically the most abundant surface. The floor covering choice you make will set the foundation for the entire design, including the environment’s furnishings, wall color, light fixtures, and other elements.

Flooring surfaces must also be highly functional. Carpet in a classroom must be able to withstand heavy foot traffic, soiling, staining, and crushing. Carpet in an office environment, such as a hallway or a conference room, must look stylish while also offering high performance. You need a nylon with a proven track record to ensure great durability.

An established third-party branded nylon brings several advantages to a commercial carpet product:

1. Proven Performance – The old adage of "you get what you pay for" is true when it comes to nylon. Established nylon brands have been making commercial grade nylon for years. Over time, they have honed manufacturing and engineering processes to develop a product that has been rigorously tested and is certified to meet critical commercial end-use applications.

2. Warranties – Most brands offer a variety of warranties for how the product should perform such as: independent lifetime warranties for carpet wear, static control, stain removal, and color stability. Designers and facility managers should fully understand what is covered, by whom, for how long, and with what limitations. Warranties from an established, third-party nylon brand can provide additional coverage totally independent from those offered by a carpet manufacturer.

3. Services and Support – Specifying a product is a process, not just a one-time event. This process begins with education and understanding: What does the space require? What would be the best flooring product? What is the budget available? Established nylon brands can offer a multitude of resources to help designers and facility managers every step of the way.

Not all commercial carpets are the same. However, those made with an established, third-party branded nylon typically offer a high quality product, warranties, and value-added services. These valuable benefits can help designers and facility managers protect and generate a greater return on their flooring investment.

Zeftron Nylon Featured in Buildings: 3 Benefits of Specifying Established Branded Nylon for Carpet