The Carpet Guys Blog

It takes a special person to commit to molding impressionable young minds as his or her life’s work—a kind, nurturing, enthusiastic, and empathetic soul who isn’t afraid of working long hours, grading papers on weekends, and possibly dodging an occasional spitball in the process.

As the unsung heroes of our society, teachers play a critical role in shaping the hopes, dreams, and aspirations of each student who enters their classroom, and that’s just one of the many reasons we’d like to acknowledge our nation’s educators on May 8 for National Teacher Day 2018. (more…)

As the world’s largest manufacturer of carpet and flooring products, Mohawk has always stayed on the cutting edge of technology to create some of the most innovative, forward-thinking products in the flooring industry.

Staying true to form, Mohawk’s new Air.o line of Unified Soft Flooring products looks to be a real game changer for the future of residential soft flooring. (more…)

As the fastest-growing segment of the flooring industry, luxury vinyl products provide homeowners with the look and feel of natural hardwood, but at a much lower cost.

One of the bestselling products in the industry is COREtec luxury vinyl plank flooring, a dimensionally stable, 100% waterproof product designed to mimic the appearance of natural hardwood.

Although these products resemble one another, the differences between COREtec luxury vinyl flooring and natural hardwood are as different as night and day. (more…)

Vintage-look laminate flooring is one of the hottest trends in today’s marketplace. Homeowners just can’t seem to get enough of the vintage look, and flooring manufacturers have responded to popular demand by creating some of the most beautiful laminate products ever to grace a residential setting. (more…)

As every avid interior decorator knows, all design trends will come and go. Some home decorating trends have greater staying power than others do, of course, and it seems that grey flooring is a fad that’s here to stay for the long haul. So what’s the big deal about grey flooring, anyway?

Installing grey flooring in a residential setting gives homeowners more options when selecting complementary hues, such as reds, oranges, white, and black. Whether you’re looking to class-up your dining room or give your living room a more modern look, you can bet your bottom dollar there’s a grey flooring option that will look fantastic in your home. (more…)

Out of all the renovations you can do in your home, selecting the perfect carpet for your rooms can be one of the most difficult decisions to make.

With all the styles, patterns, fiber types, and colors to choose from, you may find yourself in a whirlwind of questions and concerns.

Today, we’ll teach you how to pick a carpet color the easiest way possible. (more…)

Detroit. The Motor City. The Paris of the Midwest.

The fame of our beloved city stretches far beyond our Michigan boundaries and makes itself known around the nation. While many know we can all thank Detroit for our cars and Motown, there are quite a few surprising facts that even most locals don’t know.

Here are a few cool facts about Detroit that you probably weren’t aware of. (more…)

Few people look forward to cleaning their home; it’s a time consuming, laborious, and often messy endeavor that gets in the way of pursuing leisure activities—but it is a necessity.

Performing domestic drudgery doesn’t have to be a dreadful experience, though. Knowing how to clean house like a professional will save you time and money, so we put together a list of tips from the pros to simplify the task of making your home’s interior sparkle. (more…)

This past January, The Carpet Guys President Joe Zago made his way to Las Vegas, Nevada for SURFACES 2018, one of three trade shows hosted by The International SURFACE Event.

At SURFACES, everything you could imagine about floor covering is discussed in great detail. From inspiring flooring trends to networking opportunities, all things flooring is at SURFACES.

This year, we have something to share with you. (more…)

If you plan to have luxury vinyl flooring installed in your home, but you aren’t sure whether floating or glue-down installation is the better option, you’ve come to the right place.

If you have never purchased flooring, choosing a product that will work well for your lifestyle and budget may seem like a daunting prospect—and the process becomes trickier when you have to select a method of installation. (more…)