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If you’re planning to give your bathroom a fresh look this year, the bathroom floor is a great place to start. From patterned tiles to luxurious natural stone, here’s a look at the hottest flooring trends right now. The beginning of a new year is the perfect time to set goals, plan for new projects, and think about what you really want in your life — and in your home. In other words...

Engineered hardwood is the best hardwood flooring for most settings. The beauty of authentic hardwood layered with the stability of engineered wood offers the perfect combination for gorgeous, durable floors with a multitude of performance benefits. Hardwood looks are the most sought-after flooring visuals for interiors, a thriving trend that shows no sign of slowing down...

Make this holiday season truly special for you and your loved ones. Here are six inspirational basement renovation ideas to help you plan your dream space. Not sure what to include on your wishlist this holiday season? Consider treating yourself — and your guests — to the gift of a renovated basement complete with a new basement floor. A renovated basement adds valuable square footage...

We hate to be the bearer of bad news, but summer is coming to an end. That means it’s time to bust out those fuzzy socks and start preparing your home for the cooler months. There’s nothing better than coming home after a long day out in the cold, firing up the heating, and planting yourself in front of the TV. At the same time, there’s nothing worse than seeing your inflated heating bill at the end of the winter...

You'll have plenty of features and benefits for luxury vinyl tile and plank. One of those features is flooring size.You might not think it matters, but it's best to find out more before buying. Then, you can choose the perfect materials for every room in your home.What sizes are available in luxury ...

Luxury vinyl plank and tile offer impressive scratch resistance and many other features you’ll find valuable to your busy home. Today, we will tell you more about this benefit and how it can work to your family’s best advantage, so read along with us now for more facts.What makes luxury vinyl tile ...

Both luxury vinyl plank and tile are popular choices among homeowners today for a wide variety of reasons. The benefits you will gain from these floors cater to your specific requirements, so read along with today’s post to find out more. Pick a luxury vinyl plank or tile for your homeThere are a ...

What’s the difference between luxury vinyl plank and luxury vinyl tile?Luxury vinyl flooring looks great and performs even better! The pet- and child-friendly floor covering is appropriate for every type of household. What’s more, it can be installed everywhere in the home, from the basement to the ...

We understand that budgets can be tight when you need a new floor covering, especially for a carpet flooring installation. However, we strongly urge you to be sure and include a sound underpadding for a variety of reasons.Flooring installation is an essential serviceA quality flooring installation ...

As we age, our mobility and agility may decrease, and the time and money we wish to spend on household chores decreases as well. As a result, those area rugs and plush carpeting may not be the most senior friendly flooring choices.If you are a senior looking to update your home for safety and ...

The Real Cost of Tile Flooring Vs Other Flooring Did you know that over the span of its lifetime, ceramic tile flooring is the most economical floor finish? In fact, all tile flooring costs less than $.40 per square foot per year. Carpet and vinyl flooring are significantly more expensive due to ...

So here at Carpet Concepts, we’ve been following the case of Lumber Liquidators pretty carefully, as we’ve had some customers affected by the situation.Briefly, Lumber Liquidators sold wood laminate flooring from china that was found to have a high level of formaldehyde. CBS’s 60 Minutes did an ...

Pet Friendly CarpetWhoever heard of a pet friendly carpet? Usually, pets and carpet don’t mix very well. Pet odors and pet stains can be hard to get rid of. But the carpet industry is rising to the challenge. Mowhawk now has a carpet they are promoting as having a pet protection warranty.From ...

Adding a Tile Kitchen BacksplashAdding a tile kitchen backsplash can immediately transform your kitchen. The best time to add a backsplash is when you’re installing new counters, but really, any time is a good time.Carpet Concepts carries a wide variety of wall tile and floor tile from some of the ...

Hardwood floors are, and always will be, a classic addition to any home or business. Hardwood flooring will never go out of style because it’s renewable, stylish and hard wearing. But just like paint colors and home appliances, fashion trends are changing when it comes to hardwood floors.If you’re ...

MohawkA recent 60 Minutes broadcast on the subject of laminate flooring sourced by a national flooring retailer from China has raised many questions about laminate and engineered hardwood products. Please click here to learn more about Mohawk’s promise to provide the highest quality laminate and ...

Carpet GlossaryIf you’re looking for new carpet for your home or business, stop by the Carpet Concepts carpet store to have a look at offerings from some of the best carpet brands in the business, including Shaw, Mohawk, Beaulieu and Dreamweaver.Like any industry, the carpet industry has its own ...

If you just bought a new home, congratulations! If you just bought a fixer upper, good luck! One of the first things most people do in a home that’s a fixer upper, other than maybe knocking down some walls and updating the kitchen, is updating the flooring throughout the house.Nasty, dirty carpet ...

Stop in Carpet Concepts today to check out the Mohawk Flooring Anniversary Sale! The sale extends until October 31, so don’t delay!Select styles of Mohawk Carpet and Hardwood Flooring are on sale for 50% off – you can save up to $500! Visit our the Mohawk Anniversary Sale page for details.  This ...

Got company coming for the holidays and you want to spruce up your home? Is your carpet worn and stained where carpet cleaning really doesn’t do much anymore? Want to replace that old vinyl flooring in your kitchen with something beautiful? Carpet Concepts can help!We’re one of the best flooring ...

All of us here at Carpet Concepts want to wish you a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! We hope you get to spend time with family and loved ones during the holiday season.And if new flooring is on your Christmas wish list, we would be happy to help you! We carry a huge inventory from major ...

Tile Trends for 2017Our name is Carpet Concepts, but we’re more than just a carpet store. Did you know we also sell all sorts of ceramic tile and porcelain tile for use in tile flooring, tile walls and tile backsplash applications? And our professional tile installers are factory certified to take ...

Is it Time for New Kitchen Flooring? Has this happened to you lately? You spill something while getting dinner ready, or you bend down to dry the dog’s paws after a romp in the muddy yard, and you notice how dingy, drab and scuffed your kitchen floor looks?If so, you may be considering getting new ...

Have You Heard About the Color of the Year for 2017? Perfectly suited for March, the Pantone Color of the Year for 2017 is Greenery. It’s a fresh and cheery shade that evokes the new grass and leaves of spring. Check out the Pantone page for more information, and for interesting color pairings.Here ...

Mohawk’s Love Your Floor Sale  Just in time for Mother’s Day, graduations and spring festivities, Mohawk is having their Love Your Floor Sale where you can save up to $500 or 50% off select styles of carpet, hardwood flooring and luxury vinyl tile. The 50% price reduction on selected styles is good ...

Just in time for Mother’s Day, graduations and spring festivities, Mohawk is having their Love Your Floor Sale where you can save up to $500 or 50% off select styles of carpet, hardwood flooring and luxury vinyl tile. The 50% price reduction on selected styles is good through May 30th, 2017.Check ...

Tile Trends for 2017 Carpet Concepts is more than just carpet. In addition, we carry all sorts of tile from Mohawk, Florida tile, Mannington and Daltile. Tile is used in both residential and commercial applications to give a stylish, low maintenance look to both flooring and walls.Our friends at ...

Increase Your Home’s Value with TileAdding tile to your home remodeling project is an upgrade that increases your home’s value. In addition, tile is versatile, easy to clean and long-lasting. Tile flooring and wall tile also comes in a huge variety of shapes, sizes and colors, and with different ...

Luxury Vinyl Tile Grows in Popularity Depending on how old you are, you may think the phrase “luxury vinyl tile” is an oxymoron. Luxury and vinyl in the same sentence? Really?Yes, really. Luxury vinyl tile, or LVT flooring is growing in popularity. Manufacturers like Mohawk and Shaw offer the look ...

Baltimore Carpet Padding So you’ve decided to buy new carpet. Congratulations! But did you know the comfort and longevity of your new carpet can depend heavily on selecting the right carpet padding? It’s true. Much like the foundation to your house, which is hidden from view but supports the ...

If you order your new flooring installed early in the holiday season, we can most likely install it within a couple weeks. Stop by our Baltimore flooring store today to check out all the possibilities!If you have company coming for the holidays, now’s the time to spruce up your home. Whether you’re ...

Sleek and shiny hardwood flooring makes a statement, but it also makes it tough on Fido. But if you have your heart set on hardwood floors, never fear. There is such a thing as dog-friendly hardwood flooring. When it comes to choosing the best hardwood flooring for dogs, there are a couple of ...

Did You Resolve to Replace Shabby, Worn-Out Flooring?  Happy New Year from Carpet Concepts! As the saying goes, “out with the old, in with the new.” If you noticed as you were cleaning up before company arrived for the holidays, and again after everyone left, that your carpet is permanently stained ...

We love tile. Who doesn’t? Tile flooring, tile backsplashes, tile walls and more. Tile lends style and elegance to your home. And even though Carpet Concepts is our name, we carry a wide range of floor tile and wall tile for you to choose from in your remodeling project. We carry tile from big name ...

Mannington Flooring is a big name in residential and commercial flooring – especially when you’re looking for stylish, resilient flooring with the look of hardwood and tile. Mannington recently introduced several new products at the flooring industry’s tradeshow Surfaces in Las Vegas.Check out ...

Is it time to replace your carpet? Have you cleaned it numerous times but it still doesn’t look clean? Are there permanent stains you have covered with area rugs? Is it fraying around the thresholds? Is it showing signs of thinning? Is it hopelessly outdated orange shag carpeting?If you answered ...

Although it’s recommended to clean your carpets throughout the year, we won’t tell if you didn’t. At Carpet Concepts, we understand how overwhelming it can be to face all the dust and debris that has accumulated. That’s why we’re here to give you tips on how to properly clean your carpets and ...

Recently reborn, Vinyl flooring is making a comeback. Vinyl is becoming the new “modern” flooring option on the market. It is being recognized for the versatile flooring that it truly is and is also being called the “flooring of the future”.There are three types of Vinyl flooring: sheet flooring, ...

If you are looking to update a room in your home, your office, business space, even kitchen or living room you have come to the right place. The best way to update a room and give it a fresh look is to change out the flooring in the room. Comparing and contrasting different types of floors can be ...