The Carpet Guys Blog

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…)

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…)