The Carpet Guys Blog

To tip or not to tip your carpet installer. A question homeowners wonder about so often when having flooring installed. So, how do you know what is “proper etiquette” when it comes to tipping your flooring installer? (more…)

There’s nothing worse than lifting up your couch or chair to find huge indents in your carpet fiber, especially if it’s relatively new.

Ok, maybe there are worse things, but when your carpet has gone flat, it’s definitely annoying and ugly looking. If only there was a way to fix it…

Well, you’re in luck. There is a way to help revive matted carpet fibers, and we’re going to tell you how. (more…)

If you’ve ever visited a flooring store’s showroom, you’ve most likely seen that some offer both residential and commercial carpet options to choose from.

Telling the difference between commercial grade carpet and residential carpeting is pretty easy. Just in case you don’t know the differences, we decided to break it down for you. (more…)

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…)