The Carpet Guys Blog

Did you know there’s a correct way to walk on your carpet?

No, we’re not making this up. If your carpet is wearing out faster than you would think, it may be due to how you’re walking on it.

Intrigued? We’ll break down the facts for you. (more…)

Autumn is a magical time of year. Leaves of all colors, the golden glow of the dawning sun, and the perfect weather for long-sleeves make the fall season the greatest time for many.

With that in mind, carpet manufacturers have created beautiful products that allow homeowners to incorporate the best aspects of fall into their interior design schemes. For your viewing pleasure, here are the top three fall carpet and flooring trends of 2018. (more…)

Whether you have just purchased your home or are simply remodeling it, a home makeover project is a fun and exciting one to put together. If you’re on a budget, however, your redecorating options may be a little scarce.

With that in mind, we put together a small list of little to no money home makeover ideas you can explore to give your space a low-budget facelift. (more…)

Buying a new floor covering for your home is a critical decision to make. Since you’re the one who has to live with the choice you make for the amount of time you’re in the home, it’s important to consider everything that goes into choosing your floor.

With this in mind, we put together a list of six things you should never do when buying new flooring. Refer to this list, and getting the perfect flooring for your home will be a breeze. (more…)

Measuring out the correct square or linear footage of flooring you need can be a meticulous job to complete. A common factor that seems to confuse homeowners when they try to measure out their own floor is the difference between square feet and linear feet.

Luckily, your local flooring experts at The Carpet Guys are here to clear up any confusion. (more…)

The padding beneath your carpet serves multiple purposes; foremost, the padding provides added comfort underfoot, so your heels don’t thud against the hard, unforgiving substrate each time you take a step. But your carpet’s padding serves other—and equally important—purposes, too. (more…)

There are many myths all about hardwood flooring that are just not true.

Before you find yourself sucked into the false claims of those who claim to know about hardwood floors, let the professionals explain away the myths about hardwood flooring. (more…)

Both interior decorators and flooring professionals alike seem to agree about the trendiest textures in wood flooring for 2018; hand scraped, wire brushed, and distressed looks are all the rage in the residential flooring market right now.

Certain trends come and go, but the three hardwood flooring styles mentioned previously are sure to have staying power that will last into the next decade. (more…)

Mohawk—the world’s largest producer of carpet and flooring—recently released a list of the five most popular carpet hues trending with America’s homeowners. Based on current consumer trends, it seems that beige’s longstanding reign as the go-to hue for carpet in American’s homes has come to an end.

Homeowners wearied of traditional neutrals during the past decade; they’ve ditched shades of beige in favor of warm greens, bold blues, magnificent magentas, earthy browns, and soothing greys. Brighter colors are in high demand for homeowners looking to re-carpet their living rooms, bedrooms, and home offices. (more…)

Basements are notorious for being dreary, uninviting environments only arachnids enjoy congregating in while they hunt for other creepy critters you don’t want in your home.

However, if you have a finished basement but find the environment too cold or damp to enjoy, installing new carpet in your basement might be just what you need to reclaim previously underutilized space in your home. (more…)