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Shag CarpetThe old Shag carpet of the 1970's, like other fashions, has made a resurgence. However, shag carpet is now a high end, interior design fashion statement.
While Austin Powers and red and black polyester carpet may come to mind, today's Shag carpet is created to be a luxury item and construction characteristics are much improved. The shag carpet of the 1970's typically had a pile height of 2 1/2 to 3 inches withy very low pile density. The pile was loose so that the carpet tufts laid over in all directions.
With 1970's shag carpet, two maintenance tools were often necessary; a vacuum cleaner and a garden rake (pile rake). While Saturday Night Fever and Disco Nights may not return, all good things evolve. Shag Carpet of today has been revitalized and present some of the most
beautiful carpet styles on the market today. However, high fashion usually means
high cost. Typically, the higher the cost the higher the profit for carpet
retailers. Dalton Carpet Wholesalers
specialize in these high-end carpet styles,
because they sell on profit per square yard rather than a profit margin by cost.
For example a carpet style that costs $5 per yard
with
Today's shag carpet may have a lower pile height, higher
pile density, and higher
carpet twist level than
classic shag carpet styles. They may be found in both
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The
1970's Shag carpet came "pre-flattened", so you never had to worry about
crushing. Generally, if you owned an Irish setter, you purchased '"Red"
Shag carpet; A Black Lab usually necessitated a red and black combination.
a 50% margin would sell for about $7.50 per square yard at your local
retailer, while a Shag carpet style that costs $15 per square yard (Manufacturer
cost) may retail at $22.50 per square yard at your local retailer at a 50%
margin. Since Dalton carpet wholesalers work on volume they typically
price the carpet style at a flat profit per square yard.
