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What Floor Goes with White Cabinets
Now that the world is coming slowly out of the pandemic lockdown, a new trend in home décor is emerging. White cabinets! So many families are tired of being in the dark, literally, and figuratively. We want our homes to be bright, inviting, and open. White cabinets in kitchens and bathrooms and all white built-in cabinetry are all the rage. Even the whitewash rustic look is a big hit. So, we find many of our customers asking what floor goes with white cabinets?
(more…)8 Signs You Need to Replace Old Carpet
The Carpet Guys want to share with you the top 8 signs you need to replace old carpet. Have you ever walked into your house, looked at your old carpet, and just thought “yuck”? Carpeting is supposed to invite you into a room like a flooring “hug”. But like anything in life, it wears out, and the indications are not hard to see. Here are eight tell-tale signs that you need to replace old carpet and give your rooms a makeover.
(more…)What to Expect from The Carpet Guys: Step 9
This is Step 9 – The Clean Up and Furniture Move, in our blog series of 10 Easy Steps to New Flooring. Be sure to check out the other detailed steps in the series (see links below). This series is meant to help those new to The Carpet Guys Family understand the process of getting new flooring. Let’s continue taking the guess work out of your flooring purchase…
(more…)Can Bed Bugs Live in Carpet?
The Carpet Guys have been in the flooring business for over 10 years. As experts in the field, we frequently get asked all types of flooring questions. But the things people don’t ask are often the most important questions that need answers. We want to help you understand if bed bugs can live in carpet.
(more…)Cheap Flooring Near Me
South East Michigan has the benefit of having cheap flooring within reach. If you’re one of those people endlessly searching for cheap flooring, look no further! The Carpet Guys can take care of all your flooring installation needs. Read on to find out more and where to find us.
(more…)How Often Should I Replace My Floors?
There are many factors that go into figuring out how often you should replace your floors. The Carpet Guys want to give you as much information as possible so you can decide if your ready to have us install your new flooring. Read on to learn more.
(more…)What is the Best Carpet for Stairs
One of the most important questions that rarely gets asked is: What is the best carpet for stairs? When you have a multi-level home, with steps up or down to any room or level of your home, that step is going to endure a vast amount of foot traffic and wear due to the weight of each person entering or exiting. It’s important to keep this in mind when choosing your flooring. The Carpet Guys can help you choose the best carpet for your stairs.
(more…)What is a Waterfall Finish?
What is a Waterfall finish? This sounds like something you might ask your tour guide on your South American trip of the Amazon. But in the flooring world, The Carpet Guys know this is a style for finishing a carpet installation on your stairs. It’s not the only style of finish, there’s the Hollywood style finish as well. Read on to learn about the two different styles of carpet installation for your staircase.
(more…)Microban Carpeting, Flooring During a Pandemic
Phenix Microban carpeting has the latest in carpet enhancements that can better your health. This carpeting has built-in Microban technology that is infused into the backing and base of the carpet fiber. This creates an antimicrobial barrier that destroys bacteria! After that the carpet fights to keep you and your family healthy!
(more…)Power Stretch Carpet- Why We Do It
When it’s time to stretch, we are one of the only companies that use power stretching. A power stretcher doesn’t use electricity. It uses leverage to stretch the carpet and alleviate the chance of wrinkles. Carpet will expand and stretch with traffic and usage. This causes wrinkles. When stretched properly carpet wrinkles are less likely to develop down the road. Another reason we can provide a Lifetime Installation Warranty. When we provide the power stretching service then our experts trim away any excess flooring and tuck it under the drywall. This provides a seamless finish that leaves your room looking good as new.
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