Purchase of floor covering

The purchase of a cheap floorcovering is usually a foolish, investment, unless you have no intention of walking on it. A rug or carpet made of sleazy, skimpy material with poor dyes and poor workmanship may be very pretty in a store window. But all too soon it will be an eyesore, lacking even that pleasant quality that well made things have—of growing shabby with grace.

The purchase of a good floorcovering comes under the head­ing, in most families, of a major investment.

Because it covers such a large area, and because it must be constructed to stand up under real wear, it costs a proportionately large amount of money. If you make a mistake it's a big mistake and one you may have to live with for a long, long time.

The only safeguard against such a tragedy is a sound knowledge of styles, fabrics and values and an understanding of how and where to buy.