carpet calculation for two bedrooms. nice guy came out measured for carpet he quoted for 900 square…read morefeet. I was thinking damn, that's much larger than I thought. so I measured. I shared everything up. I came up with 653' sq. I than added 20% for waste. 783' sq. I spoke to installer he said actual square footage was 607' sq. he said they were adding 33% waste? I get that doesn't add up either. at 900' sq first quote was closer to 42%. I'm supposed to pay for 900'sq. do your measurements. that's nuts!

Lowe's Home Improvement requires immediate managerial and operational attention regarding both…read morecustomer service standards and employee conduct. We entered the store to purchase a specific product that was important for an immediate project and operational need. During the shopping process, we sought clarification from multiple employees regarding the product's functionality and whether it was the best fit for the situation at hand. Rather than receiving informed assistance or competent customer service, we were repeatedly met with lackluster responses, minimal product knowledge, and employees attempting to shift responsibility onto the next staff member instead of resolving the issue professionally. Because no employee appeared capable of providing a clear or confident explanation regarding the product itself, we specifically clarified the return policy prior to purchase. Based upon the representations made at that time, we proceeded with the purchase under the understanding that the item could be returned if it ultimately proved unsuitable. To be clear, the concept of the product itself was innovative and useful, and it did perform the intended task in the short term. We were genuinely glad we found it when we did. However, after practical use, it became apparent that several aspects of the product were incompatible with the circumstances and requirements of the project. As a result, the product needed to be returned. We returned to the store fully compliant with the return process, with the receipt and all required materials necessary for a routine and successful return. At that point, the interaction with Carla, the employee handling the return, became entirely unacceptable. Carla approached the interaction with a belligerent, hostile, and antagonistic attitude that immediately escalated what should have been a standard customer service matter. Her conduct was rude, aggressive, disrespectful, and unprofessional throughout the exchange. Rather than processing the return in accordance with store policy, she made the interaction personal and created unnecessary conflict. Her demeanor reflected a serious lack of professionalism and poor judgment for someone occupying a public-facing customer service position. More broadly, this experience reflected a larger pattern within this location. Numerous staff members, both indoors and outdoors, presented themselves in ways that were physically volatile, aggressive, dismissive, antagonistic, and ill-suited for customer interaction. This is not merely a matter of poor service; it reflects deeper concerns regarding management oversight, staff training, accountability, and workplace culture. Carla's conduct in particular warrants immediate review and corrective action. Employees representing a national retail chain should not be permitted to engage with customers in such an openly hostile and confrontational manner.