Carpet Clearance and Rug Sale!
Carpet Clearance and Rug Sale! Special Savings now through January 31, 2001 with coupon.
Coupon valid through January 31, 2011. Not valid on previous purchases. See store for details.
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The Power of Carpet One
When Barbara and I purchased the Columbus Carpet Mill Store in 2008, we didn’t know a lot about Carpet One. What we did know was that the Store had grown well beyond its carpet mill outlet store roots which dated back to its beginning in 1964. After a few months of debate, we decided to change the name of the store to Flooring & More Carpet One.
We did this for several reasons:
- the Store offers much more than carpet including wood, tile, vinyl, laminate, rugs…not to mention our Steamatic cleaning and restoration division (www.SteamaticOfColumbus.com)
- the old name carried the connotation of a mill outlet store…while we still have great bargains in our 18,000 square foot warehouse, everything we carry is a first quality, running line item
- we began to understand the power and value of being part of Carpet One
So our new logo became this:
So why are we so proud to be a part of Carpet One? A little learning and experience with Carpet One quickly provided the answer. In one way or another, Barbara and I have had the privilege to have been a part of several fine organizations, and we can easily say that Carpet One stands shoulder to shoulder with the best of the businesses with which we have been associated. The attitude is simple: outstanding service with the best products and prices for every Carpet One customer. In fact, something that we discussed recently at a Carpet One trade show is what we call our Carpet One brand box:
- Over 100 million floors sold…Carpet One has installed over 100 million new floors of all types in homes and rooms of all styles
- #1 buyer in the world…as a member of the world’s largest floor covering buying group, we buy the best brands for less to sell for less
- Over 1,000 locations…Carpet One’s locally owned and family operated stores have provided generations of personalized service and community support
- Over 20,000 years combined experience…beyond expert training, we have the experience required to ensure that your floors are installed perfectly
- 100% satisfaction guaranteed…if you don’t love the Carpet One floor you choose, we’ll replace it for free. That’s our unique Beautiful Guarantee.
As Barbara and I have learned, Carpet One truly is “nationally known, but locally owned.” Come see us and put the power of Carpet One in your home. Beautiful. Made Affordable.
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Custom Tile, No Job Too Small!
Marble tile with black accents and basket weave center.
Becky recently completed a tile half bath at her home which is absolutely gorgeous. She designed the floor and wall tiles using Casa Bianca Marble (mostly white with gray veining) accented with polished Negro Margina Marble. Using different sizes and some design creativity, she produced a completley custom tile installation, complete with “basket weave rug” effect in the center.
Wall tile with design and black "pencil" accent.
Becky teamed her husband Joey for this design and execution (Joey is an outstanding tile installer). In Becky’s words, “I wanted a classic design that would be appreciated for years to come. Black and white bathrooms have been a standard since the early 1900′s. I also wanted to challenge Joey to tweak the design to show off his talents as a craftsman…of course, he had to work it in between “paying” jobs!”
As of this posting, no marital discord or counseling has been reported!!!
Come see Becky, Jenny, Chris, Letha, Sondra, Danny or Barbara with any of your design or flooring ideas.
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Learning is a Constant at CFM and Steamatic
Learning is (or should be) a life long experience. We try to practice what we preach. At Flooring & More, we have regular PK’s (product knowledge meetings). The subjects can cover products, installation techniques, promotions, applications, trends, and a whole lot more. We are committed to providing expert advice and guidance through our store where there are literally 1,000′s of products. Some products are better suited for certain applications than others. For instance, you may have seen an earlier post on our dogs (family members and the live with us inside as well as out). We are also looking and replacing existing carpet with wood flooring. The choice quickly moved to a handscrapped, distressed wood look to better “tolerate and disguise” the inevitable knicks and scratches that will occur over time.
Joey, Chris, Sondra and Yong listen to a Bonsol technical rep.
Bonsol "hands on" demonstration.
Not all of our training is at the store or even local. We travel to get the best information and to attend regular trade shows and seminars. Below is a picture of Glen (www.SteamaticOfColumbus.com division). He is playing co-pilot on our way to Ft. Worth, Tx for training and to bring back some new equipment.
Glen hitching a ride to a trade convention (we train constantly)
View above the clouds at 10,000 feet
In the words of Neil Young, “Rust never sleeps” and neither do we!
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Custom Tile Showers
 New custom walk in shower designed to fit the available space. |
 Tile floor with inlaid design leading to the custom shower. |
Many of our customers have known and used us for their carpet needs for almost half a century. Over those years, Flooring & More Carpet One has worked hard to offer total flooring solutions and to keep up with the latest in industry and technology trends. One such trend about which we are very excited is the Schluter family of products. I have written before about the need to properly prepare the sub-floor (we call it “prep”) before installing your new floor. The same is true for tile, especially in showers where exposure to water is almost constant.
The Schluter Shower System uses integrated products to create a “sealed” system. First, the Kerdi Drain is installed with the Schluter prefabricated foam tray or a traditional sloped mortar bed. The Kerdi Drain creates a simple and secure connection to the Kerdi waterproofing membrane via the drain’s unique integrated bonding flange. Unlike traditional assemblies using shower pan liners, Kerdi is a bonded waterproofing membrane that allows direct application of tile with thin set mortar. This unique bonding with the mortar bed or tray, the Kerdi Drain and the backer board creates a fully waterproof and vapor-tight enclosure.
Kerdi Drain unit in a mortar setting bed. The orange Kerdi membrane can be seen on the walls.
Kerdi waterproofing membrane on the rear and side walls and ceiling. Note the "smiley face". Never assume hardworking tile mechanics don't have a sense of humor!
The resulting Schluter based assembly provides superior moisture management because it does not allow moisture to penetrate into the mortar bed or solid backer board, thereby allowing the assembly to dry completely between uses. The Schluter Shower System eliminates leaks, reduces the potential for efflorescence and mold growth.
Something else that many people don’t realize is that custom showers can be easier to afford than they think. Consider one of those pre-fabricated “walk in” tubs that we see advertised on TV. These can run $12,000 to $16,000 or more. A custom tile shower not only has a much more attractive appearance but it can easily be made to be handicap accessible, all for less than $10,000 in many cases. Because these showers are customer projects, it is difficult to offer pricing without first assessing the size of the shower, materials desired, existing structures and related elements, but kitchen and bathroom re-models typically provide the greatest return to the value of your home. So a shower upgrade is really more of an investment than an expense.
Kerdi waterproofing membrane now installed on the floor mortar bed and bonded to the Kerdi Drain to complete the "sealing" of the system.
You owe it to yourself to check on the possibilty of a custom shower and when you do, please consider the Schluter system. It is a fantastic way to upgrade your bath to enjoy now while preserving your new investment for the long run. You can get more information on Schluter at www.Schluter.com or right here with us at our Store at 4848 River Road.
Tile installation well underway. You can see the Kerdi membrane still visible as wall tiles are being installed over it.
Radiant floor heat, seen here in front of the sink area and leading to the shower, is an option our customers really enjoy. This is a decision that must be made up front because the heating system is built into the tile floor.
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