I’ve learned a few things after 30 years in the Carpet business. I know how difficult it is to choose new carpet wisely and get a fair & square deal. That’s why I personally hand-pick each one of my recommended carpet stores in Arkansas using my own special set of strict business standards and requirements.
My Recommended Carpet and Flooring Stores in Arkansas
(Select Your Nearest City Below)
Little Rock
Lloyd’s Carpet World 4910 W. 65th St. Little Rock AR 72209 (501) 568-9700Map
Fort Smith
Carpet Cabin 6100 Hwy 71 South Fort Smith AR 72908 (479) 646-6600Map
Dean’s Discount Carpets 4200 Kelley Highway Fort Smith AR 72904 (479) 785-4161Map
Springdale Tontitown
M & M Tile & Carpet 1696 W Henri De Tonti Blvd Tontitown AR 72770 (479) 361-2551Map
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What Makes Your Preferred Dealers Special?
Inclusion in my directory is strictly by invitation only. No carpet or flooring retailer can buy their way onto my preferred dealer list at any price. I make no money from your carpet or flooring purchase no matter who you choose to buy from.
Don’t Want to Drive All Around Town?
Many of my preferred carpet dealers provide a free Shop-At-Home Service. You just need to call and set up a convenient time to have them bring samples to your home for you to consider. There is no obligation to buy.
Recommended Carpet Stores in Arkansas? I use the term “Carpet Stores” but all my preferred carpet dealers also carry a full line of popular flooring products including hardwoods, luxury vinyl tile, sheet vinyl, ceramic tile, waterproof flooring and more.
I don’t sell or install carpet anymore, but I learned a few things after 30+ years in the Carpet business… I know how difficult it is to choose new carpet wisely, avoid scams and get a fair & square deal. That’s why I personally hand-pick each of my recommended carpet stores in Colorado using strict business standards and my own special set of rules and requirements.
I’ve been a consumer advocate since 1998 and I don’t make any money from your carpet purchase, no matter who you choose to buy from. However, you stand to save hundreds if you make wise and informed choices and buy from a reputable locally-owned flooring retailer.
My Recommended Carpet and Flooring Stores in Colorado
(Select Your Nearest City Below)
Arvada
Impressions Carpet and Hardwoods √ Shop-at-Home 16010 W. 5th Ave Golden CO 80401 (303) 274-5100 MapWebsite
Aurora
Carpet Mart and More 17034 E. Quincy Ave Aurora, CO 80015 (303) 502-8385Map
Impressions Carpet and Hardwoods √ Shop-at-Home 16010 W. 5th Ave Golden CO 80401 (303) 274-5100 MapWebsite
Colorado Springs
Carpet World 5931 Constitution Ave Colorado Springs CO 80915 (719) 531-0402Map
Denver Evergreen
Impressions Carpet and Hardwoods √ Shop-at-Home 16010 W. 5th Ave Golden CO 80401 (303) 274-5100 MapWebsite
Carpet Mart and More 17034 E. Quincy Ave Aurora, CO 80015 (303) 502-8385Map
Fort Collins
Element Flooring and Design Center
6002 Byrd Drive
Loveland, CO 80538 (970) 484-7200Map
Northern Colorado Carpets 5837 South College Ave Fort Collins CO 80525 (970) 266-6800Map
Grand Junction
Gallagher’s Flooring 1100 Pitkin Avenue Grand Junction, CO 81501 (970) 986-8070Map
Casabella Flooring 213 South 15th Street Grand Junction, CO 81501 (970) 424-5344Map
Golden Highlands Ranch Lakewood Littleton Westminster
Impressions Carpet and Hardwoods √ Shop-at-Home 16010 W. 5th Ave Golden CO 80401 (303) 274-5100 MapWebsite
Meridian
Carpet Mart and More 17034 E. Quincy Ave Aurora, CO 80015 (303) 502-8385Map
I Don’t See A Carpet Store Near Me! Get a Free Carpet Store Referral from The Carpet Professor!
Just fill out my simple form and I will go to work to locate the best places to buy new carpet and flooring near you. It’s quick, easy and it’s a free service! Don’t take chances…
It’s designed to help you to save time, choose wisely and narrow down your best choices.
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What Makes Your Preferred Dealers Special?
I only recommend locally-owned carpet retailers who meet all my strict rules and requirements for inclusion. It is my goal to help you choose new carpet wisely, get a fair and square deal and have your carpet installed correctly.
Inclusion in my directory is by invitation only. No carpet or flooring retailer can buy their way onto my preferred dealer list at any price. I only recommend locally-owned carpet retailers who meet all my strict rules and requirements for inclusion.
Don’t Want To Drive All Over Town?
Many of my preferred carpet dealers provide a free shop-at-home service. You just need to call and set up a convenient time to have them bring samples to your home for you to consider. Of course, there is no obligation to buy.
Not Just Carpet… Carpet and Flooring!
My Recommended Carpet Stores in Colorado? I use the term “Carpet Stores” but my preferred carpet dealers also carry a full line of popular flooring products including hardwoods, luxury vinyl tile, sheet vinyl, ceramic tile, waterproof flooring and more.
I don’t sell or install carpet anymore, but I learned a few things after 30+ years in the Carpet business…I know how difficult it is to choose new carpet wisely, avoid scams and get a fair & square deal. That’s why I personally hand-pick each of my recommended carpet stores in Arizona using strict business standards and my own special set of rules and requirements.
My Recommended Carpet and Flooring Stores in Arizona
I Don’t See A Carpet Store Near Me! Get a Free Carpet Store Referral from The Carpet Professor!
Just fill out my simple form and I will go to work to locate the best places to buy new carpet and flooring near you. It’s quick, easy and it’s a free service! Don’t take chances…
Print my free Carpet Shopping Form to save time, choose wisely and Narrow down your best choices. (click on Image to view or print)
What Makes Your Preferred Dealers Special?
Inclusion in my directory is strictly by invitation only. No carpet or flooring retailer can buy their way onto my preferred dealer list at any price. I make no money from your carpet or flooring purchase no matter who you choose to buy from.
Don’t Want to Drive All Around Town?
Many of my preferred carpet dealers provide a free Shop-At-Home Service. You just need to call and set up a convenient time to have them bring samples to your home for you to consider. There is no obligation to buy.
Recommended Carpet Stores in Arizona? I use the term “Carpet Stores” but all my preferred carpet dealers also carry a full line of popular flooring products including hardwoods, luxury vinyl tile, sheet vinyl, ceramic tile, waterproof flooring and more.
As a Consumer Advocate and 30-year veteran of the carpet business, I know how difficult it is to choose new carpet wisely and get a fair & square deal. That’s why I personally hand-pick each one of my Recommended Carpet Stores in California using my own special set of strict business standards and requirements.
My Preferred Carpet Stores in California
(Select Your Nearest City Below)
Agoura Hills
Discount Carpets 4 You
22847 Ventura Blvd
Woodland Hills, CA 91364
(818) 224-3838 Map
Alameda
Liberty Floor Covering
30139 Industrial Pkwy SW #C
Hayward, CA 94544
(510) 315-0808 MapWebsite
Liberty Floor Covering
6398 Dougherty Road #19
Dublin, CA 94568
(925) 248-2120 MapWebsite
Albany
Floor Dimensions
1081 East shore Hwy
Albany/Berkeley, CA 94710
Call (510) 525-5656 Map
Anaheim
Sterling Carpet & Flooring
1439 S. State College Blvd
Anaheim, CA 92806
(714) 533-6500 MapWebsite
Ashland
Liberty Floor Covering
30139 Industrial Pkwy SW #C
Hayward, CA 94544
(510) 315-0808 MapWebsite
Liberty Floor Covering
6398 Dougherty Road #19
Dublin, CA 94568
(925) 248-2120 MapWebsite
Bellflower
Carpets By Monte
16615 Hawthorne Boulevard
Lawndale, CA 90260
(310) 542-6949 MapWebsite
Berkeley
Floor Dimensions
1081 East shore Hwy
Albany/Berkeley, CA 94710
(510) 525-5656 Map
Beverly Hills
Barry Carpet
11061 West Pico Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90064
(310) 479-3761 MapWebsite
Buena Park
Sterling Carpet & Flooring
1439 S. State College Blvd
Anaheim, CA 92806
(714) 533-6500 MapWebsite
Burbank
Barry Carpet
11061 West Pico Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90064
(310) 479-3761 MapWebsite
Carson
Carpets By Monte
16615 Hawthorne Boulevard
Lawndale, CA 90260
(310) 542-6949 MapWebsite
Cerritos
Sterling Carpet & Flooring
1439 S. State College Blvd
Anaheim, CA 92806
(714) 533-6500 MapWebsite
Chula Vista
Flooring Creations
1275 W Morena Blvd
San Diego, CA 92110
(619) 275-5338 MapWebsite
Coalinga
Robinson’s Interiors
230 North 11th Avenue
Hanford, CA 93230
(559) 582-2610 Map
Compton
Carpets By Monte
16615 Hawthorne Boulevard
Lawndale, CA 90260
(310) 542-6949 MapWebsite
Corona
Carpet In
2191 Sampson Ave. Ste 103
Corona, CA 92879
(951) 738-1422 Website
Carpet In
140 Hidden Valley Parkway (F)
Norco, CA 92860
(951) 817-8800 Website
Costa Mesa
Sterling Carpet & Flooring
1439 S. State College Blvd
Anaheim, CA 92806
(714) 533-6500 MapWebsite
Culver City
Barry Carpet
11061 West Pico Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90064
(310) 479-3761 MapWebsite
Cypress
Sterling Carpet & Flooring
1439 S. State College Blvd
Anaheim, CA 92806
(714) 533-6500 MapWebsite
Downey
Carpets By Monte
16615 Hawthorne Boulevard
Lawndale, CA 90260
(310) 542-6949 MapWebsite
Dublin
Liberty Floor Covering
30139 Industrial Pkwy SW #C
Hayward, CA 94544
(510) 315-0808 MapWebsite
Liberty Floor Covering
6398 Dougherty Road #19
Dublin, CA 94568
(925) 248-2120 MapWebsite
East Vale
Carpet In
2191 Sampson Ave. Ste 103
Corona, CA 92879
(951) 738-1422 Website
Carpet In
140 Hidden Valley Parkway (F)
Norco, CA 92860
(951) 817-8800 Website
Emeryville
Floor Dimensions
1081 East shore Hwy
Albany/Berkeley, CA 94710
(510) 525-5656 Map
Liberty Floor Covering
30139 Industrial Pkwy SW #C
Hayward, CA 94544
(510) 315-0808 MapWebsite
Exeter
Robinson’s Interiors
230 North 11th Avenue
Hanford, CA 93230
(559) 582-2610 Map
Fountain Valley
Sterling Carpet & Flooring
1439 S. State College Blvd
Anaheim, CA 92806
(714) 533-6500 MapWebsite
Fresno
Robinson’s Flooring
110 East Alluvial
Fresno, California 93720
(559) 412-2900 Map
Fullerton
Sterling Carpet & Flooring
1439 S. State College Blvd
Anaheim, CA 92806
(714) 533-6500 MapWebsite
Garden Grove
Sterling Carpet & Flooring
1439 S. State College Blvd
Anaheim, CA 92806
(714) 533-6500 MapWebsite
Gardena
Carpets By Monte
16615 Hawthorne Boulevard
Lawndale, CA 90260
(310) 542-6949 MapWebsite
Gilroy
Cottage Floors
8365 Monterey Road
Gilroy CA
(408) 842-0215 Map
Tri-County Flooring
10031 Reese Circle
Salinas, CA 93907
(831) 663-3496 Map
Glendale
Barry Carpet
11061 West Pico Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90064
(310) 479-3761 MapWebsite
Hanford
Robinson’s Interiors
230 North 11th Avenue
Hanford, CA 93230
(559) 582-2610 Map
Hayward
Liberty Floor Covering
30139 Industrial Pkwy SW #C
Hayward, CA 94544
(510) 315-0808 MapWebsite
Liberty Floor Covering
6398 Dougherty Road #19
Dublin, CA 94568
(925) 248-2120 MapWebsite
Hollister
Cottage Floors
8365 Monterey Road
Gilroy CA
(408) 842-0215 Map
Tri-County Flooring
10031 Reese Circle
Salinas, CA 93907
(831) 663-3496 Map
Hollywood
Barry Carpet
11061 West Pico Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90064
(310) 479-3761 MapWebsite
Huntington Beach
Sterling Carpet & Flooring
1439 S. State College Blvd
Anaheim, CA 92806
(714) 533-6500 MapWebsite
Huntington Park
Carpets By Monte
16615 Hawthorne Boulevard
Lawndale, CA 90260
(310) 542-6949 MapWebsite
Inglewood
Barry Carpet
11061 West Pico Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90064
(310) 479-3761 MapWebsite
Irvine
Sterling Carpet & Flooring
1439 S. State College Blvd
Anaheim, CA 92806
(714) 533-6500 MapWebsite
La Mesa
Flooring Creations
1275 W Morena Blvd
San Diego, CA 92110
(619) 275-5338 MapWebsite
Lake Forest
Sterling Carpet & Flooring
1439 S. State College Blvd
Anaheim, CA 92806
(714) 533-6500 MapWebsite
Lakewood
Carpets By Monte
16615 Hawthorne Boulevard
Lawndale, CA 90260
(310) 542-6949 MapWebsite
Lancaster
Lancaster Flooring
44910 N. Yucca Avenue
Lancaster, CA 93534
(661) 942-2813 Map
Lawndale
Carpets By Monte
16615 Hawthorne Boulevard
Lawndale, CA 90260
(310) 542-6949 MapWebsite
Lemoore
Robinson’s Interiors
230 North 11th Avenue
Hanford, CA 93230
(559) 582-2610 Map
Livermore
Liberty Floor Covering
30139 Industrial Pkwy SW #C
Hayward, CA 94544
(510) 315-0808 MapWebsite
Liberty Floor Covering
6398 Dougherty Road #19
Dublin, CA 94568
(925) 248-2120 MapWebsite
Long Beach
Carpets By Monte
16615 Hawthorne Boulevard
Lawndale, CA 90260
(310) 542-6949 MapWebsite
Los Angeles
Barry Carpet
11061 West Pico Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90064
(310) 479-3761 MapWebsite
Discount Carpets 4 You
22847 Ventura Blvd
Woodland Hills, CA 91364
(818) 224-3838 Map
Lynwood
Carpets By Monte
16615 Hawthorne Boulevard
Lawndale, CA 90260
(310) 542-6949 MapWebsite
Malibu
Barry Carpet
11061 West Pico Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90064
(310) 479-3761 MapWebsite
Sterling Carpet & Flooring
1439 S. State College Blvd
Anaheim, CA 92806
(714) 533-6500 MapWebsite
Union City
Liberty Floor Covering
30139 Industrial Pkwy SW #C
Hayward, CA 94544
(510) 315-0808 MapWebsite
Liberty Floor Covering
6398 Dougherty Road #19
Dublin, CA 94568
(925) 248-2120 MapWebsite
Visalia
Robinson’s Interiors
230 North 11th Avenue
Hanford, CA 93230
(559) 582-2610 Map
Watsonville
Mission Floors
2100 Delaware avenue #C
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
(831) 426-3500 Map
Bay Area Floors
2617 41st Avenue
Soquel, CA 95073
(831) 662-3000 Map
Westminster
Sterling Carpet & Flooring
1439 S. State College Blvd
Anaheim, CA 92806
(714) 533-6500 MapWebsite
Woodland Hills
Discount Carpets 4 You
22847 Ventura Blvd
Woodland Hills, CA 91364
(818) 224-3838 Map
Yorba Linda
Sterling Carpet & Flooring
1439 S. State College Blvd
Anaheim, CA 92806
(714) 533-6500 MapWebsite
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What Makes Your Preferred Dealers Special?
Inclusion in my directory is strictly by invitation only. No carpet or flooring retailer can buy their way onto my preferred dealer list at any price. I make no money from your carpet or flooring purchase no matter who you choose to buy from.
Don’t Want to Drive All Around Town?
Many of my preferred carpet dealers provide a free Shop-At-Home Service. You just need to call and set up a convenient time to have them bring samples to your home for you to consider. There is no obligation to buy.
Recommended Carpet Stores in Oregon? I use the term “Carpet Stores” but all my preferred carpet dealers also carry a full line of popular flooring products including hardwoods, luxury vinyl tile, sheet vinyl, ceramic tile, waterproof flooring and more.
New carpet & flooring is a major expense and homeowners deserve a fair & square deal and qualified installation. These are just a few reasons why I support and recommend only the best carpet stores in Alabama.
My recommended carpet & flooring stores are locally-owned and have built strong reputations through years of dedicated service. They are eager to share their vast product knowledge and provide outstanding customer service before, during and after your new flooring purchase.
I Don’t See A Carpet Store Near Me! Get a Carpet Store Referral from The Carpet Professor!
Just fill out my simple form and I will go to work to locate the best places to buy new carpet and flooring near you. It’s quick, easy and it’s a free service! Don’t take chances… Request a Carpet Dealer Referral
Print my free Carpet Shopping Form to save time, choose wisely, ask the right questions and narrow down your final choices.
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What Makes Your Preferred Dealers Special?
Inclusion in my directory is strictly by invitation only. No carpet or flooring retailer can buy their way onto my preferred dealer list at any price. I make no money from your carpet or flooring purchase no matter who you choose to buy from.
Don’t Want to Drive All Around Town?
Many of my preferred carpet dealers provide a free Shop-At-Home Service. You just need to call and set up a convenient time to have them bring samples to your home for you to consider. There is no obligation to buy.
My Recommended Carpet Stores in Alabama? I use the term “Carpet Stores” but all my preferred carpet dealers also carry a full line of popular flooring products including hardwoods, luxury vinyl tile, LVP, sheet vinyl, ceramic tile, waterproof flooring and more.
My Preferred Carpet and Flooring Stores are locally-owned and hand picked by me personally. They must pass my own special set of strict rules and requirements to be listed in my directory.
What Makes Your Preferred Carpet and Flooring Stores Special?
As a Consumer Advocate and 30-year veteran of the carpet business, I know how difficult it is to choose new carpet wisely and get a fair & square deal. I hand-pick each of my recommended carpet dealers using my own special set of strict requirements.
You may have to drive a little farther to visit one of my Preferred Carpet Dealers but it will be well worth the trip!
Why Do You Only Recommend Locally-Owned Carpet and Flooring Dealers?
I go to great lengths to locate the best most honest and reputable locally-owned carpet and flooring stores
They must provide excellent customer service. It is critical that they stand behind their products & workmanship. They must be willing to go the extra mile to make sure you are completely satisfied with your carpet or flooring purchase from start to finish!
Have you seen the cost of new carpet lately? Buying new Carpet and flooring is a major expense and you deserve to be treated with respect and get a fair & square deal!
Beware of TV Advertising Scams and Rip-offs!
There are plenty of unscrupulous carpet and flooring retailers you need to avoid. I get thousands of emails and hear from unhappy homeowners who bought carpet from home improvement warehouses, corporate franchises or national carpet discount chains.
Most homeowners get lured-in by slick TV advertising offering unbelievable prices on new carpet and flooring with deeply discounted or free carpet installation.
Big Box stores are always quick to ring up the sale but are not as eager to help you when you have a carpet problem, concern or complaint.
Your calls may go unanswered and many find that no one at the store is willing to help or accept responsibility for making things right. They are quick to shift blame away from themselves and leave you holding the bag.
It’s hard to find an honest and reputable carpet store these days! That’s why I created my own special hand-picked list of locally-owned carpet and flooring stores. They give free estimates, offer fair prices, have knowledgeable staff, provide honest measuring and use qualified installers.Are there any recommended Carpet Stores Near Me?
As a Consumer Advocate and 30-year veteran of the carpet business, I know how difficult it is to choose new carpet wisely and get a fair & square deal.
I hand-pick each of my recommended carpet dealers using my own special set of strict rules and requirements.
You may have to drive a little farther to visit one of my Preferred Carpet Dealers but it will be well worth the trip!
My Preferred Carpet Store Bay Minette Alabama
Pfeffer Floor Covering 703 D’Olive Street Bay Minette AL 36507 (251) 937-2189Map
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Why Do You Only Recommend Locally-Owned Dealers?
My Preferred Carpet Store in Bay Minette Alabama? I go to great lengths to locate honest and reputable locally-owned carpet and flooring stores that provide excellent customer service.
Every carpet store I recommend must stand behind their products & workmanship and be willing to go the extra mile to make sure customers are completely satisfied with their carpet or flooring purchase from start to finish!
Have you seen the cost of new carpet lately? Buying new Carpet and flooring is a major expense and you deserve to be treated with respect and get a fair & square deal!
Beware of TV Advertising Scams and Rip-offs!
There are plenty of unscrupulous carpet and flooring retailers you need to avoid. The problem is, it’s not easy to tell a good carpet dealer from a bad dealer.
I get plenty of emails from unhappy homeowners. It’s usually because they bought carpet from a home improvement warehouse or a national carpet chain and they have a complaint that goes unresolved.
I believe consumers deserve first-class customer service before and after the sale, which is why I never recommend buying carpet from big box stores, corporate franchises or nationally advertised shop at home carpet chains.
Most homeowners get lured-in by slick TV advertising offering huge discounts on new carpet and flooring. More common is the deep discount on installation, or even FREE installation. Watch out for the fine print on these common sales gimmicks!
Big Box stores like Lowe’s and Home Depot are always quick to ring up the sale but are not as eager to help when you have a carpet problem, concern or complaint.
Your calls may go unanswered and many homeowners find that no one seems willing to help or accept responsibility for making things right.
Do you have a Carpet Defect or an Installation Problem?
If you make enough noise, they will eventually send out someone to inspect your carpet. It could be a rep from the carpet maker or it could be someone from the carpet installation company. They will determine if your complaint is valid.
The problem is, it’s easy for the guilty party to divert blame to the other guy and leave you holding the bag. They might even say that YOU are to blame for not maintaining your carpet properly.
“Where you buy carpet is just as important as what grade of carpet you buy”
Looking for a Carpet Dealer recommendation? Visit My Preferred Carpet Store in Bay Minette Alabama.
Where are The Best and Worst Places to Shop for New Carpet?How do I rate variousCarpet retailers on a scale of one to five? Here’s what 30 years of Carpet experience has taught me…
#8 Nationally Advertised or BIG-BOX Carpet Retailers
1.5 Stars out of 5
These corporately-owned conglomerates blanket the airwaves with constant and repetitive TV commercials! They have thousands of locations all over the country making it a convenient place to shop.
I think buying carpet from home improvement warehouses like Lowe’s and Home Depot should be avoided because they farm out all their carpet installations to other independent privately held companies.
They also require full payment at the time of purchase and charge you a fee just to come out and measure your home. (Also farmed out to another independent contracting company.)
I don’t recommend buying carpet from Big Box warehouse retailers. Should you have a carpet installation problem or carpet manufacturing complaint, they will tell you to contact the installation company or contact the carpet manufacturer directly.
All to often, homeowners discover they can’t find anyone willing to accept responsibility for their carpet installation problem or carpet manufacturing complaint.
Sure, some homeowners are completely satisfied with their carpet purchase from a Big Box Retailer. Still, it amazes me how many homeowner carpet complaints are posted on the internet. Do a Google search for “big box carpet installation complaints” to see the results for yourself.
If you want to do-it-all-yourself and save a lot of money… create a detailed diagram of your home with all the room measurements and bring your truck, some rope and maybe a tarp if it is raining!
These local dealers offer low prices and have dozens of rolls of carpet “in-stock” and ready to go.
They cater mostly to homeowners on a tight budget, landlords and property managers and D.I.Y. homeowners.
They have plenty of inexpensive, lower-quality, defective or second-grade materials.
Have them roll out the carpet before you agree to buy it to make sure there are no obvious defects.
Check their guarantee carefully and get everything in writing before you sign on the dotted line. Once you buy it, you own it. no refunds.
The main problem when buying carpet from this type of retailer, is that they rarely have the same type, style or color of carpet available.
That means if you need to buy more of the exact same carpet you bought today, it may not be available for you to buy tomorrow.
Once a roll of carpet is sold, the same type, style and dye lot (color) may be gone forever. No two rolls of carpet are made exactly alike. There will be slight differences in color or style that may be quite obvious once it is installed.
These dealers may offer in-house installation or they might just hand you a list of local installers for you to call and hire on your own.
If you have to arrange for your own installation you must negotiate with the installer and pay them directly.
In the end, if you pay just $12.99 per yard for the carpet, don’t expect it to last for 10 years.
Even though you may get a great deal on discounted carpets, always remember that there was some reason why it was not able to be sold as first-quality goods.
The Best and Worst Places to Shop for New Carpet?
#6 Buying from a Carpet Layer
2.5 stars out of 5
Some carpet layers have longstanding relationships with local carpet dealers, or may have a way to order new carpet and padding at near wholesale prices from local suppliers.
Carpet layers often end up with sizable leftovers from bigger carpet jobs because carpet so many salespeople over-measure their jobs.
When there is a lot of carpet leftover the installer may take it home and try to sell it on Craigslist or in your local newspaper.
If you find an installer who has some leftover carpet or other flooring materials available at a very low price, you need to understand that they have a limited supply of those materials and have no way of getting any more of the exact same color or style.
There is no manufacturer’s warranty on these materials whatsoever and no recourse if you end up unhappy with the performance.
Still, you can find some real bargains this way. As with any contractor you hire to do work on your property, I suggest you check references, verify their contractors license and business liability insurance to make sure they are all current and up-to-date.
This might be an inexpensive way to go if you are just doing one or two rooms or if you need to replace carpet or flooring for a rental property.
#5 Franchised Carpet Retailers
2.5 Stars out of 5
Franchised Carpet Retailers might be locally owned, but they are committed to only selling products that are supplied through a national carpet distributor or co-op.
This helps increase their buying power and decrease their overall shipping costs. However, it limits the available product selection to only what the co-op has previously negotiated with certain manufacturers.
They also use private labels to prevent you from comparison shopping at other carpet local stores.
It is often difficult to get carpet specifications from these resellers, which makes it nearly impossible to comparison shop their products elsewhere.
Even so, you can still negotiate a fair deal if you know what you are doing and don’t rely on their salespeople to make choices for you.
Most Franchised Carpet Retailers do not provide installation services so you will have to locate a good installation crew and pay them separately. They usually have a list of local installers for you to call.
You will have to work a bit harder to schedule and orchestrate everything, and may end up paying a little more buying from a franchised flooring dealer.
These are carpet and flooring peddlers who will send you small carpet samples through the mail. They want you to buy their carpet virtually “sight unseen” (other than a small swatch they will mail to you)
There are no refunds on discounted carpets so you really have to be fully aware of all the fine print.
You can save money if you buy from a reputable carpet wholesaler as long as you know exactly what you are buying. You must fully understand how the entire carpet buying process works and what is expected of you.
Pay close attention to the delivery details of the carpet and what you are required to do if you need to return a roll of carpet.
Some 800 Carpet Wholesalers are reputable and some are not. The burden of being knowledgeable about your purchase falls solely upon you. Can I really buy new carpet at wholesale prices?
#3 Online Flooring Retailers
3 stars out of 5
Need Hardwoods, Ceramic Tile, Luxury Tile or Laminate Flooring? These online companies move a lot of product and can be a smart way to go if you are careful and do your homework.
The biggest problem I hear about is the quality of the materials they offer.
For example: If you buy hardwood flooring that is considered “Seconds” it can be very difficult to install due to the amount of warped, unusable or damaged product you receive. You could experience as much as 25% waste or more.
Buying first-quality hardwoods is much more costly but the outcome is usually much better.
It’s hard to know how much material to order when you have no Idea about the amount of unusable product they will be sending you.
It can be a real nightmare when you have to reorder more materials because you did not have enough product to finish the job due to the large amount of unusable product.
You can save money buying from an online flooring wholesaler as long as you know exactly what quality or grade of carpet you are buying and know in advance exactly how the entire buying process works from start to finish.
Even so, you are taking your chances because you must trust what the salesperson tell you, of fails to tell you.
Shipping costs can be high too and if you are not happy with the product you order you may have to pay dearly to ship it back and also pay a hefty re-stocking fee.
Some online flooring retailers are reputable and some are not, and knowing who to trust is the hard part.
Even if you succeed in buying a good quality flooring at a discount, you still have to arrange for your own installation or install it yourself if you are so inclined.
I suggest you read all the fine print and ask to see their return and restocking fees, and return shipping costs before you agree to buy.
#2 Shop-at-Home Carpet Retailers
4.5 Stars out of 5
Many people love the convenience of not having to travel from store to store in search of the perfect type, color and style of carpet or flooring and prefer having samples brought to their home.
It certainly makes matching colors easier in your own home under actual lighting conditions.
Many locally carpet dealers are now offering shop-at-home services and this can a smart way to go for those who don’t want to drive all around town.
The Best and Worst Places to Buy Carpet? There are a few nationally advertised shop-at-home flooring companies that I do not recommend because they tend to sell inferior products, have unreasonably high prices and hire high-pressure salespeople.
However, I believe that “in-home carpet shopping” is a wonderful service for folks who have a hard time getting around and don’t mind paying a little bit extra for the convenience.
There are many reputable carpet dealers that offer quality products, knowledgeable salespeople and reasonable prices but they are harder to find today because the shop-at-home concept is just getting started.
Currently, I have many reputable shop-at-home dealers listed in my Preferred Carpet Dealer Directory that I am happy to recommend, including The Carpet Guys who serve the Detroit Michigan area.
With a few remnants stood up along the back wall, some in-stock rolls of carpet on display, a neat and tidy showroom and a good selection of brand name carpet samples to choose from.
These long-standing neighborhood carpet and flooring retailers buy first-quality goods directly from the carpet manufacturer.
They provide excellent customer service, have fair & square pricing, have knowledgeable and helpful staff and provide qualified installers.
Should you ever have a problem or complaint they will do whatever it takes to ensure you are completely satisfied with your purchase.
It’s hard to find an honest and reputable carpet store these days!
That’s why I created my own special hand-picked list of carpet stores who are locally owned, give free estimates, offer fair prices, have knowledgeable staff, provide honest measuring and hire qualified installers. Homeowners want to know…
I installed carpet and flooring materials for over 30 years before retiring in 2007. I know that finding a qualified independent carpet installer is not easy these days, but it is very important. Here is some helpful information for homeowners looking to have new carpet installed in their home. Can You Help Me Find a Qualified Carpet Installer Near Me?
Carpet Installer Near Me?
The original term when I was a kid was Carpet Layer but that morphed into Carpet Installer and in the UK they say Carpet Fitters. No matter what you call them, most carpet installers today do a lot more than just install carpet.
Most of the money they earn is from installing a variety of flooring products in any given week. Installing Carpet used to be enough, but homeowners today want more than just carpet installed in their home.
Experienced Carpet Installers also lay other flooring materials such as Sheet Vinyl, Luxury Vinyl Tiles (LVT), Luxury Vinyl Plank (LVP) and Vinyl Composition Tiles (VCT). These products are very popular today and waterproof flooring seems to be all the rage right now.
Independent Carpet Installers Near Me?
Most locally-owned carpet retailers have a longstanding relationship with their in-house carpet installers. They are not usually willing to share them with homeowners who acquire their new carpet and padding elsewhere.
Retailers try to keep their installers busy enough so they don’t have any need to take on side jobs. Still it never hurts to ask. You can call any of the flooring stores I have listed in my directory to see if they have a carpet installer recommendation for you.
Locating an independent carpet installer near you may take some time and effort. Currently there is a shortage of qualified carpet installers nationwide and especially in areas that have a lot of new construction and home remodeling going on. How much does Carpet installation cost?
Who To Call?
There is a company called CFI that specializes in certifying carpet and flooring installers. You might be able to find a carpet installer near you through their website: https://cfiinstallers.org/
Other ways to locate a qualified carpet installer are not so simple.
Word of mouth is always a possibility. Maybe someone you know is connected to a good installer. Ask friends, co-workers, relatives…
Wholesale Flooring Distributors. This is the place where installers buy their tools and supplies. If you call or visit an outlet like this you will find installers who may be available for hire. The people who work in the sundries department may have some helpful suggestions if you ask.
Here is the website for T&A Supply, a wholesale flooring distributor serving Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, Alaska & Hawaii.
All State Flooring Distributors serves the needs of flooring contractors in NJ, NYC, Long Island, Southern Connecticut, and NE Pennsylvania.
You can also do a search with the Online Yellow Pages to find Wholesale Flooring Distributors in your area.
After You Find One…
A big problem homeowners face is determining which installers are qualified and experienced enough to do a good job. To help homeowners make sure to ask all the right questions during an interview with a potential carpet installer, I created a free printable Carpet Installer Questionnaire (pdf).
10 Questions to Ask Every Carpet Installer
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Home Depot Free Carpet Installation
When Home Depot first started selling carpet they tried hiring their own installers. That did not go as well as they hoped because finding and keeping qualified carpet installers is not easy.
Home Depot found that the number of carpet installation complaints they received was overwhelming. Many of the installers they hired early-on had moved on to greener pastures. In order to try to satisfy all the homeowner complaints they had to pay other installers to go out to fix the problems.
Today Home Depot relies on private installation companies to fulfill all their carpet installs. Any complaints they receive about carpet installation are redirected to the installation company.
Home Depot no longer has to worry about the quality of their installations. If there is an installation problem or a complaint, it is no longer their problem. You have to contact the installation company to get a remedy.
When homeowners qualify for free carpet installation at Home Depot, the installers that are sent out to do the job are hired by another company. They may be employees of the company or they may be hired on as independent contractors. Home Depot and Lowe’s Free Carpet Installation Explained
Does My Carpet Installer Need To Be Licensed, Bonded and Insured?
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Every state has its own set of rules and licensing requirements for independent contractors, including carpet installers, that may include obtaining a state issued contractors license, a surety bond and business liability insurance.
Having a Worker’s Compensation Insurance Policy may be required if they have employees.
Personally, I always suggest that homeowners buy carpet, padding and installation from a reputable locally-owned carpet and flooring retailer.
I would rather go for a package deal that includes installation and all the extras for one fair and square price. If anything goes wrong, there is just one number to call and that will get you the fastest remedy possible.
I have a list of local carpet storesnear you that I believe are the best of the best in the business. It has taken me 14 years to compile my preferred list, just one store at a time. See who I recommend near you.
How Long To Install Carpet?
How long does it take to install new carpet? If working alone, a carpet installer can easily install new carpet in a living room or bedroom in one day.
Some carpet installers have several helpers and can complete a large job very fast and efficiently like a well-oiled machine.
Installing a whole house full of carpet could take longer, maybe several days or a week or more. This is most often true if there is a lot of prep work to be done or if there is a lot of furniture to be moved.
Moving Furniture
You can’t just move your furniture to one side of the room, it all has to be moved out of the room completely. Only after the carpet has been stretched in properly can the furniture be moved back in.
In some situations where space is limited, furniture has to be moved from one room to another. That may require furniture and other items to be moved around back and forth several times.
Moving heavy items such as pianos and pool tables require using specialized equipment to prevent damage to the item, damage to the new carpet or to the persons moving the item.
Never push, pull or slide anything across your carpet. You need to pick it up and set it down. Sliding furniture or anything can severely damage your carpet.
Most carpet installers do not like moving furniture and would rather the homeowner make necessary arrangements for the furniture to be moved out of all areas to be carpeted prior to installation day.
Carpet Seams
It takes longer to install heavier carpets like Berber style carpets or carpets with a pattern match. Larger rooms take longer to install because of the need for seams. Any room wider than 12 feet will require seams.
Installing new carpet on stairs takes a lot of time and effort too. Especially if there is upholstery work to be done or if the stairs have spindles to be wrapped.
Prep work can take more time to complete. Removing the old carpet and padding takes time and you never know what types of floor damage you might uncover. Tackless strips often need to be replaced if they are no longer effective. Replacing tackless strips on concrete floors requires added time and effort.
I have a special list of local carpet stores near you that I believe are the best of the best in the carpet business. It has taken me over 14 years to compile my preferred list, one store at a time. See who I recommend near you.
After 30+ years in the carpet business…I know first-hand how difficult it is to choose new carpet wisely and get a fair & square deal. That’s why I personally hand-pick each one of my Recommended Carpet Stores in Montana using my own special set of strict business standards, rules and requirements.
Buy from an honest and reputable dealer! You deserve to get a fair and square deal and first-class customer service before, during and after the sale.
My Recommended Carpet and Flooring Stores in Montana
Inclusion in my directory is strictly by invitation only. No carpet or flooring retailer can buy their way onto my preferred dealer list at any price. I make no money from your carpet or flooring purchase no matter who you choose to buy from.
Don’t Want to Drive All Around Town?
Many of my preferred carpet dealers provide a free shop-at-home service. You just need to call and set up a convenient time to have them bring samples to your home for you to consider. There is no obligation to buy.
Recommended Carpet Stores in Montana? I use the term “Carpet Stores” but all my preferred carpet dealers also carry a full line of popular flooring products including hardwoods, luxury vinyl tile, sheet vinyl, ceramic tile, waterproof flooring and more.
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