The Carpet Guys Blog

With the exception of insomniacs—we feel for you, really—most people look forward to the moment they can head off to the bedroom to relax, unwind, and recharge their batteries each day. It’s dark, quiet, and tranquil, so, what’s not to like?

Creating the perfect environment for napping proves challenging for some folks, though. Blackout shades, cushy pillows, and soft, clean linens are a good starting point, but what you put on the floor matters, too. (more…)

Nearly everyone loves the elegant look of hardwood flooring. Unfortunately, having hardwood floors installed isn’t a financially viable option for nearly everyone.

Installing traditional ¾” solid hardwood planks is always a worthwhile investment for homeowners. If you can’t afford the expense of installing hardwood in your home, don’t give up on your dreams of having hardwood floors just yet. (more…)

As the fastest-growing segment of the residential flooring industry, it’s no surprise that homeowners have plenty of questions regarding the best way to care for luxury vinyl flooring.

COREtec, the bestselling luxury vinyl product in America, is a dimensionally stable, 100% waterproof luxury vinyl product that resists scratches, dents, and fading due to UV exposure. COREtec flooring comes from Georgia-based USFloors and is manufactured right here in the USA. (more…)

Trends in carpet styles—much like fashion—tend to be cyclical; what was popular ten years ago isn’t popular today, and what’s popular today probably won’t be popular ten years down the line. Most homeowners don’t want to shoulder the expense (or the hassle) of changing their carpeting each time the winds of change begin to blow.

However, some trends have better staying-power than others do. To help you navigate the top carpet trends of 2018, we put together a list of what’s hot, what’s not, and which trends we expect to remain at the forefront of interior décor for the foreseeable future. (more…)

The process of purchasing new flooring leaves many homeowners feeling exasperated and overwhelmed. Buying new flooring might seem less daunting if it were no more complicated than picking a color, but homeowners must take their lifestyle, budgetary constraints, and expectations into consideration, too.

If you’re giving thought to installing a vinyl product in your home but you aren’t sure if sheet vinyl or luxury vinyl tile is the right choice for you, you should give serious thought to how long you expect your new flooring to last, and which area of your home you intend to have new flooring installed in. (more…)

If you’ve ever decided to tackle a home improvement project, you already know that they don’t always go as planned and they usually cost more than what you originally anticipated.

With that in mind, it makes sense that homeowners will sometimes cut corners to save money any which way they can. One of the ways homeowners try to save money is by spending their home improvement dollars at big-box chains that sell flooring, garage door openers, toilets, lawnmowers, and everything in between. (more…)

Believe it or not, stone-look vinyl flooring is one of the most sought-after products available in today’s residential flooring marketplace. Homeowners love stone-look vinyl flooring because it provides the appearance of a high-end luxury product at a mere fraction of the cost of the real thing.

Additionally, a stone-look vinyl floor is durable, beautiful, water and UV resistant, and a breeze to clean up so your floors stay looking shiny and beautiful for years to come. (more…)

If your home is anything like the homes of most families, your kitchen sees quite a bit of action through the course of a given day.

Excessive foot traffic, spilled food and beverages, splashes while washing the dishes, messes from left behind when pets eat and drink from their bowls, and the ever-dreaded leaky dishwasher can wreak serious havoc on a kitchen floor; choosing the wrong type of kitchen flooring could turn into a homeowner’s worst nightmare.

Determining which type of flooring you should install in your kitchen is a big decision, but it doesn’t have to be an intimidating experience. (more…)

Prospective homebuyers list hardwood flooring as one of their most-sought-after features when they begin shopping for a new home.

Hardwood is timeless, beautiful, and resilient. If properly cared for, a hardwood floor can last upwards of 100 years. But have you ever wondered how your home’s indoor environment affects hardwood flooring?

Incontinent pets, children’s toys, high-heeled shoes, spills, and a busy family can all cause damage to a hardwood floor, but the greatest threat your floor faces may be the environmental factors that you can’t see. (more…)

Anyone who has renovated a home before can attest to the fact that making significant upgrades can turn into a very costly endeavor in no more time than it takes to blink your eyes. Many homeowners try to save money by going the do-it-yourself route only to realize that they bit off more than they could chew.

Some homeowners cut corners by purchasing entry-level materials that end up disappointing them when the product fails after six months. Consumers often ask if it is possible to buy cheap flooring that looks expensive. Unfortunately, the answer to that question is a definite no. (more…)