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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It’s All About the Prep!
Earlier in May, Frank Pogue, our estimator extraordinaire, and I want to St. Louis to attend the NWFA (National Wood Flooring Association) Sub-Floor Solutions School. What a great three days! We worked with some very talented craftsmen as our instructors on new trends and techniques but never lost sight of the plain and simple fact that a floor is only as good as its foundation. In our area, we have two types of sub-floors: concrete slab and crawl space. Both have their advantages and both can accept almost any type of flooring material provided that the sub-floor is properly prepared.
Frank applying a self leveling compound to a simulated concrete sub-floor.
Sub-floor preparation can involve several things including checking for moisture content, levelness and structural integrity. Depending on the conditions identified, an appropriate installation plan can be crafted. For instance, if a customer has a concrete slab that contains irregularities or small cracks, a self-leveling compound might be necessary to fill the irregular spots and provide a smooth and level surface onto which adhesive and flooring can be appplied. Failure to correct this type of deficiency upfront will likely lead to much more costly repairs later. Likewise, moisture in a crawlspace can adversly affect flooring and should be corrected before putting new flooring in your home.
Frank working with classmates to correct uneven spots in a simulated crawl space wood sub-floor.
Cost is always a factor in any flooring job and make no mistake, sub-floor preparation will add to the cost of your job, but think of it as insurance for your new floor. Ask yourself, if I cut corners now to save a few dollars, am I willing to take the risk of paying substanatially more later to correct a resulting failure? And by failure, we mean warping, buckling, cupping or grain opening up in wood, tile that will not stay adhered, vinyl that wrinkles or “telegraphs” sub-floor imperfections through the material to the surface, or worse.
Finish being applied to a new oak hardwood floor.
We have a simple rule at our shop (a saying that I saw on the bulletin board at the CPA firm where I interned in college), “If we don’t have enough time to do it right the first time, we certainly don’t have enough time to do it over.” We all know that time is money, especially with our skilled flooring craftsmen. If you have a subsequent failure, the costs start with demolition of the failed floor, correction of the problem, re-installation (a cost you already paid once) and likely replacement of some, if not all, of your flooring materials (another cost you already paid once before).
Your home is probably your biggest investment and the flooring is something that you will update very infrequently because, quite frankly, it can be expensive and it’s a pain in the you-know-what to have us flooring guys invade your house. We encourage you to get the facts on flooring and make the best decisions for your home, the way you live and the conditions present. Get the beauty and value out of your flooring investment. You will be much happier in the long run doing it right once the first time!
Talk to us, ask us questions. We work hard to have the best trained personnel to provide you with the best solutions for your flooring needs.
Thanks for letting us be Your Flooring Experts! Al
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Our Big Box Warehouse Specials
Hello everyone, Danny here, Sales Manager for Flooring & More Carpet One. I just want to let everyone know what they’ve been missing here at our Store. Not only do we have a beautiful showroom staffed by friendly, knowledgeable sales pros, but we are also your locally owned “big box store!” Our huge warehouse is stocked full of carpet, vinyl, laminate, wood and ceramic tile with value pricing starting with:
- carpet $0.85 per square foot
- laminate $0.99 per square foot
- vinyl $0.75 per square foot
- wood (3″ plank) $2.79 per square foot
- wood (5″ handscraped) $3.99 per square foot
- ceramic tile $1.59 per square foot
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We also have a huge area rug showroom full of all sorts of shapes and sizes. And if we don’t have it in stock, we can get it for you in a matter of days or assist you with custom rugs through our binding service. We look forward to assisting you with any flooring need!
Danny
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Vinyl Flooring Care Tips
An Expert Guide to Taking Care of Your Vinyl Floor…
Care and Maintenance
Nothing is easier to keep clean than vinyl. Just wipe up spills, sweep, and mop regularly. Watch the seams, though. Dirt and moisture can collect there, causing problems with the bond of your adhesive and with the subfloor. Following are a few do’s and don’t for the long term care and maintenance of your vinyl floor:
- Before moving heavy objects across your floor, always lay plywood or underlayment sheets down to disperse the weight.
- Before placing chairs or furniture on your new vinyl floor check the condition of all the casters or rollers before setting them on your floor. Replace any worn casters or rollers.
- Protect your vinyl floor by covering the legs of furniture with felt protectors.
- Remove dust, sand and grit particles frequently by sweeping or vacuuming your vinyl floor.
- Don’t use a vacuum with a beater bar as it may scratch your floor.
- The attachments that come with your vacuum are useful to clean the edges or to get to hard to reach areas
- When sweeping or vacuuming does not remove the dirt, mop the floor with clean warm water.
- Rinse the floor thoroughly with fresh water. If water alone does not clean the surface, use cleaning products recommended by the manufacturer. If you are unable to determine the manufacturer’s recommendations, use one tablespoon of liquid dish washing detergent to one quart of water. Or use one tablespoon of clear ammonia to one quart of lukewarm water. Make sure you rinse the surface to avoid leaving behind a film.
- Think prevention. Place non-staining, walk-off mats or rugs at every outside entry to your room. This will help keep sand and grit from being tracked on to your floor in the first place. Just be sure to avoid using rubber-backed mats or rugs as they can damage and potentially discolor your floor. Instead use mats or rugs made especially for vinyl floors and remember to treat them accordingly. Shake, shake, shake!
Oops! How to clean up spills.
For spots or spills, wipe them up immediately and use a clean cloth to wipe the cleaner onto the floor.
Make sure the floor’s manufacturer recommends the cleaner and that the product label indicates “self-cleaning,” meaning you will not get an accumulation of wax on your floor.
Rinse the spot or spill area thoroughly and wipe dry with a clean cloth.
Avoid using abrasive scrubbing tools as they will leave scratches.
Never use abrasive cleaners, soaps, paste waxes, or solvents on your vinyl floor.
Use the manufacturer’s recommended floor polish to restore your vinyl floor to its original gloss level.
If you purchased a PVC vinyl floor you should consider placing 2-3 coats of the manufacturer’s recommended floor polish on the floor immediately.
Any vinyl floor with a PVC wearlayer will show scuffs, scratches and other marks very easily. By adding the coats of floor polish you will make the floor easier to maintain.
Last, what to do about serious scenarios.
If you have a seam open, cover it immediately, do not wash that area, and consult your retailer for a vinyl floor covering professional to repair the seam.
If your floor gets a cut or gouge in it, cover the area immediately and call your retailer. A professional installer can repair the area, but if the cut is filled with dirt it may be difficult to repair correctly.
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