How closely does replacement carpet have to match color?

by shemphill » Fri Jun 10, 2011 03:28 pm

Hi, I live in New Mexico and we got some water damage on our carpeting that is insured. The carpet was continuous throughout the house (looked that way anyway; of course there are seams) but only part was damaged. My question is how closely is the new carpet required to match? Dyes change over time so that a new match to an old color will not necessarily match after a year or so and beyond, and I don't want there to be a noticeable change in color. I don't want them to replace the whole carpet throughout the house, but can they just leave a seam in or between rooms, or in a doorway, or what? Thanks!

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Posted: Tue Jun 14, 2011 06:22 am Post Subject:

The insurance company is not responsible for color-matching of carpet fibers. If you want the entire house recarpeted, the insurance company will give you a check for the damaged portion, and you'll have to contribute the balance necessary to replace the remainder of the carpeting.

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