Atlanta, Georgia - 31 January, 2001 -

Anyone who has ever attempted to hang their own window treatments will probably agree that any cost savings generated is not worth the hassle. The correct measuring and actual installation of many of today’s more popular window treatments are challenging enough to send even the most proficient do-it-yourselfer screaming for help. That’s why that as part of Floor Coverings International’s home service plan, the company’s flooring and design consultants go to the home, not only to accurately measure and ultimately install the blinds, but also to assist in the selection process. Floor Coverings International (FCI), the country’s largest mobile floor covering retailer, via its fleet of mobile flooring van showrooms, brings more than 3,000 samples of today’s hottest floor covering choices to consumers’ doors. In addition, inside these unique mobile showrooms, FCI franchisees also carry a broad selection of window treatment samples. Some of the more popular options available through FCI include vertical blinds and soft, fabric-like cellular shades, both of which are available in a wide range of colors and textures, as well as traditional metal blinds ranging in width from ” to 2” and solid wood and simulated wood blinds for that old world, southern plantation feel. But selection is not the biggest advantage offered by FCI. Rather, it’s convenience. That’s because FCI franchisees are specially trained in the measuring and installation techniques of window treatments and assume full responsibility to ensure complete customer satisfaction. What’s more, their samples are made available in the consumer’s home - in the very rooms where the blinds will ultimately be hung. As a result, there’s no guessing whether a color is the right match or not, and there’s no need to schedule a special appointment to measure or take the risk of measuring incorrectly. “The offering of window treatments was a natural for our company, since our people are already in consumers’ homes to help them with their floor covering choices,” noted Cindy Gandee, vice president of product development for FCI. “Many times when someone is replacing a carpet or floor, they’re also looking to upgrade their window treatments. So many times, we’re able to offer the same shop-at-home convenience at one time for floor coverings and window treatments.” According to Gandee, homeowners building a new home especially benefit from this shop-at-home service, primarily due to the large quantity of selections they must make to complete the entire home. “People often want to cover their windows from the moment they move in, even if they plan to purchase more elaborate fabric treatments later on. We can handle the measuring and ordering of the window treatments and flooring on-site-which saves considerable time and hassle on the part of the new homeowner. And we’ll come back to install them, so there’s no confusion or delay.” For more information on window treatment options, call Floor Coverings International at 1-800-DIAL-FCI or visit www.floorcoveringsintl.com.

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