Tuesday, December 29, 2009
Rental Property Carpeting - Need A Low Priced Floor Quick?
Friday, December 25, 2009
Shaw Cleartouch - A New Type of PET carpeting
Shaw Cleartouch is designed and manufactured as a continuous filament yarn. Other PET yarns and carpets are not continuous filament. The Cleartouch continuous filament yarn style gives less fuzzing and shedding than other PET yarns. Shaw Cleartouch also wears better over time to do it's enhanced yarn system.
Another feature of Cleartouch by Shaw, is it's built in stain resistance. With a new stain resistance system, it performs much better against soiling and stains than other standard P.E.T carpet.
Lastly, if you get the chance to feel of a sample of Shaw Cleartouch, you will see it's major advantage. The inherit softness for Cleartouch is amazing. It is extremely soft when compared to normal PET carpets and actually feels like upper end nylon products.
Beckler's Carpet in Dalton Ga carries the Shaw Cleartouch products. We would love to have the opportunity to save you money on this exciting Shaw product. Give us a call @ 1-800-232-5537. The phone call is free and might save you hundreds! We do offer free samples on Shaw Cleartouch and many other PET carpet styles, so call us!
We also have a great in stock deal on a 50 ounce PET, Freize style called Sonora. You can find out more about this PET Freize at our carpet specials section on our website.
Stay tuned for more flooring information and tips on how to save money on carpet!
Monday, December 21, 2009
College Football Team Rugs - A Fun Way to Make a Bet With a Friend
Thursday, December 17, 2009
Handscraped Laminate Flooring - Yes it does exist - Wilsonart!
Wilsonart has been able to reproduce the handscraped look and feel with manufacturing technology that others haven't been able to quite compete with. When you see it, touch it and walk on it, you will really be impressed. No longer does a laminate floor have to look cheap.
Wilsonart handscraped laminate comes in a wide array of choices centered around primarily exotic hardwood species, rarely duplicated in laminate floors to the extent that Wilsonart has achieved.
- Hickory Plank
- Aged Timberwood
- Burnished Maple
- African Walnut (my favorite!)
- Sangria Rosewood
- Olde Oak
If you desire the look of a rustic, handscraped, aged hardwood floor but want the installation to be a snap, then you might want to call Beckler's Carpet in Dalton, Ga and ask for a free sample and price on Wilsonart's Handscraped Laminate series. Wilsonart is one of the leading manufacturers in the world in laminate flooring and BecklersCarpet.com is one of the nation's largest Wilsonart Dealers. Call Beckler's at 1-800-232-5537!
On a side note, we have more trucks arriving daily with new shipments of Carpet Squares! With prices ranging from $.25 per foot on mixed, assorted packages to $.89 on large square footage lots, we have about anything in patterned or solid carpet squares you would need for a flooring project!
Beckler's Carpet has been flooring America since 1949! 1-800-232-5537
Sunday, December 13, 2009
Dalton Ga Carpet Deals - Heavy Frieze Special
The best way to find carpet deals in Dalton is to know what you want before you start. There are so many options and choices that it can become overwhelming if you aren't careful. On top of that, there are many carpet dealers and outlets in Dalton, Ga which just adds to the confusion on the consumers part. (Of course, at Beckler's Carpet we tend to think we are the best choice! 1-800-232-5537)
Step 1 is to decide on the type of carpet you want. For example, you may want a heavy frieze or shag. Or you may want a berber or velvet plush. If you know up front the type and color style, you will have ammo for shopping.
Step 2 is to decide how picky you want to be on the style. If you shop locally in your area first, you can pick a name brand like Shaw, Mohawk, Beaulieu, Gulistan, Royalty, Masland or other major mills. Then pick a specific style and color number. Call a reputable dealer in Dalton and check the pricing versus your local dealers. By doing this type of shopping, you can probably save 15% or so. Remember that when carpet ships from Dalton to another state, there usually is no sales tax which will almost offset shipping charges. make sure to compare final costs to your local pricing. The local dealer will stress that you have to pay shipping to get the carpet, but they never tell you about the sales tax.
If you want to save even more, you don't shop by brand, but instead shop by style. If you call around or check on the web, you will find that Dalton, Ga carpet outlets and wholesalers offer specials that are from smaller carpet mills or may be overstocks, or discontinued product lines. They may very well have the right color in the same style you are looking for. These types of carpet deals can save you tremendous amounts, up to 50%.
For example, at Beckler's Carpet, we offer a carpet special that is called Rodeo Park. Rodeo Park is a very heavy, thick frieze carpet. It is around 50 ounces and feels like a million bucks! It has a luxurious feel and has a nice flecked look to match many neutral room decors. Beckler's sells this frieze for $10.99 per square yard. The equivalent at Home Depot, Lowe's, or your local dealer will run you around $19 per yard. There are all kinds of carpet deals and specials in Dalton like this, but you have to be flexible to take advantage of them. Any reputable carpet dealer in Dalton, will ship you out a free sample on their carpet specials. When shopping for these types of carpet deals and specials, make sure to ask if the carpet deal is first or second quality and about the warranty as well.
Shopping for carpet deals in Dalton, doesn't have to be confusing. At Beckler's Carpet, we try to make the selection and price a perfect match to what you are looking for. Please give us a call at 1-800-232-5537 and let us help save you money on your next floor covering project whether it is carpet, hardwood, laminate, vinyl or rugs!
As always, if you live nearby in Chattanooga, Atlanta, Huntsville, Birmingham, Knoxville or Nashville, come see us!
Thursday, December 10, 2009
Flooring Information News Update
We are about to launch the new luxury vinyl product from Armstrong. it is a vinyl, floating floor available in tiles or planks. It is the most unique and robust designs I've ever seen. This new product will be strong player in the luxury vinyl market!
We have had a new article published on Designer Carpet! There are quite a few homeowners that decide not to go the cheap route on carpet and want a beautiful, designer carpet that makes a statement for many years to come. The article lays out things to look for and consider when selecting a designer carpet.
Beckler's has also launched our Carpet Specials page. We've needed this for a while. We have so many short time carpet specials that we needed to make our customers aware of these special carpet deals. Some of these specials we run can save up to 60% off of name brand carpet offerings. They don't last forever. We think the Rodeo Park will be the best selling carpet we have had in 10 years. It is unbeatable for the money.
We will be taking our wholesale carpet tile program to Surfaces in January in Las Vegas. We think Surfaces will be a great place to showcase our new deals on carpet tiles. Beckler's is getting 1 to 2 truckloads a week in carpet tile promotional goods and they are doing awesome. The carpet tile market is still rapidly growing and Beckler's is poised to serve smaller outlets across the country with this program.
Stay tuned for more upcoming Dalton, Ga flooring information! Let us know if we can help with a deal on your flooring, 1-800-232-5537!
Sunday, December 6, 2009
Bright Color Carpet Tiles and Squares - Great for Classrooms and Kids Rooms
Beckler's Carpet in Dalton, GA has just brought in a large amount of these tiles. A wide variety of colors are available. These first quality, bright tiles are 18” by 18” and are 2.25 square feet each. At just $.69 cents per foot, that's only $1.55 per tile! You can view all of these bright colored carpet tiles on our website, or call us at 1-800-232-5537 to order.
You can use these as wall to wall carpet tiles or even make your own classroom rug. To make a rug using these just simply buy the amount of tiles for each color you want and use heavy duct tape underneath to assemble the tiles together to form a bright rug for your classroom, daycare or church nursery! By using 2, 3 or 4 colors, you can create a fun area for children to play on, read on or sit during a lesson. If you buy a few extra tiles, you can always replace a damaged one later if needed.
To figure out how many tiles you need for a rug just decide the approximate size rug you need and lay it out using graph paper. Each tile is 18" by 18". As an example, an area using 8 tiles by 10 tiles would be 144 inches by 180 inches or 12 feet by 15 feet. The 8 tile wide by 10 tile high rug would need 80 tiles. At $1.55 per tile, that's only $124 plus shipping! If you're a teacher strapped for funds, you can always ask for donations from parents to get these bright carpet tiles for you room as well. Many teachers have had success asking for just a $5 donation from student's parents towards a carpet tile rug. We are willing to sell you as many or as little carpet tiles as you need, there is no minimum order amount on these.
Using 2 contrasting colored carpet squares in a pattern also makes a neat look for a playroom, bedroom, bonus room or retail store! Bright colors can stimulate a little one's mind as well as make the room seem more fun. What better way to decorate a playroom than with these inexpensive tiles?
Beckler's Carpet ships modular carpeting all over the country. As we have been in business since 1949, we have great connections as a wholesaler with the manufacturers and are able to get these discounted tiles as they come available. However, it is rare that we get bright colors and once this truckload is gone it may be a year or two before we get more in these colors. Be sure to act quick before they are gone. Give us a call @ 1-800-232-5537 or visit our website carpet tile selection. We look forward to hearing from you!
Friday, December 4, 2009
Does Armstrong Grand Illusions really look like real hardwood flooring?
A few notes to consider:
1. These are HIGH gloss finishes. They look amazing. ALL high gloss finishes whether, laminate, real hardwood, or tile require more cleaning. A high gloss finish will show much more dirt, foot prints etc than a low gloss finish. When it's clean it will look like a million bucks, but plan on cleaning a high gloss floor more often than low gloss floor. It's the same principle with Black cars. They look great if they are spotless and are show stoppers. However, black cars look dirtier much quicker than other colors.
2. Grand Illusions and Park Avenue are high performance, high quality laminate floors. However, virtually any floor can scratch, dent or chip if something is dropped on it or you drag a refrigerator or stove over it, even hardwood floors. Just keep in mind that these floors can scratch etc just like others. If you want the look of real wood but are worried about scratches, chips, etc, you should be looking at Luxury Vinyl Planks instead. Start with Karndean, Mannington Adura, Or Nafco planks.
Tuesday, December 1, 2009
Hardwood Floors or Vinyl Wood Plank flooring - What are the differences?
- The Look of the floor - It's hard to beat the real thing! Hardwood is a natural floor. There are no patterns and the wood planks each have their own unique character. Hardwood boards can take the color of the stain applied ever so slightly different than one another. These natural variations create a great look that just can't be simulated with vinyl. However, the luxury vinyl products being manufactured today are light years ahead of the vinyl that was used in your Grandmother's kitchen! With new technology like registered embossing, not only can you see the wood grain look in vinyl planks, you can also feel the grain. It's actually pretty amazing. You will be very surprised when you see a luxury vinyl plank floor down. I have had many instances where a customer was standing on a Karndean vinyl plank floor (Karndean is a high quality vinyl tile and plank manufacturer that we sell at Beckler's Carpet in Dalton, Ga) and actually thought it was real hardwood. In most cases, you may be fooled!
- Durability - I can go on and on about this. Hardwood may last almost forever, but vinyl, wood looking planks will hold up better for cleaning, stain resistance, mold resistance, scratches, scuffs, and will need no refinishing. Luxury vinyl planks win this category hands down.
- Cost - You will be surprised that there is not much of a price difference. You can get hardwood closeout deals under $2.00 a foot if you look hard enough. Vinyl plank wood like floors start around $1.50 per foot. The better quality planks begin in the $2 per foot range similar to hardwood pricing. Installation cost vary dramatically across the country. Vinyl planks in some areas cost slightly less to install but not enough to make a significant difference between the two.
- Adding value to your home - Hardwood floors (as well as other natural floors like ceramic, stone, marble, etc) will add value to your home if you ever try to sell it. Vinyl planks will not. Luxury vinyl is not nearly the drawback that traditional vinyl is but in the minds of consumers it's still not the real thing.
- Water issues in kitchens, bathrooms, basements etc. - There is no comparison. Vinyl planks will win this argument 100% of the time. Hardwood floors, even engineered hardwood hate moisture, water leaks spills etc. Luxury vinyl wood planks are not affected by water. The absolute worst case with vinyl plank flooring is the planks adhesive is compromised and the planks have to be installed. With hardwood flooring, if you have a dishwasher leak the entire floor or most of it will have to be replaced.
- Large pets - Again, vinyl planks are the winner. Luxury vinyl holds up much better than hardwood with scratches, dents, pet accidents (do not stain or absorb the odor), or ever have to be refinished.
- Sound - OK, this is a weird one but some consumers like the sound of walking on hardwood. Luxury vinyl cannot simulate the same sound as walking on a 3/4" solid oak floor.
- Warmth to the feet - This is another odd difference some customers mention. A hardwood floor can seem "cold" to bare feet or feet with socks (some say this about ceramic as well). Vinyl will hold warmth better on the surface and will have a much warmer feel, especially on those cold mornings when you get out of bed!
As you can see, it is not clear cut which is the better floor. When comparing hardwood floors to vinyl wood plank flooring, you have to consider what the most important features are that you are looking for and need.
Whether you decide on hardwood or vinyl planks, please give us a call at BecklersCarpet.com, 1-800-232-5537. We carry all major brands of wood flooring including Bruce, Anderson, BR-111, Shaw, Mohawk, Robbins and many others. Beckler's also sell virtually every major brand of luxury vinyl plank including, Nafco, Karndean, Konecto, and Mannington. You can view all of our luxury vinyl plank and tile products on BecklersCarpet.com.
We are based in Dalton, Ga just an hour North of Atlanta, 30 minutes South of Chattanooga, and within 2 hours of Birmingham, Huntsville, Knoxville and Nashville. We will also gladly send you a sample directly to your doorstep of any product we carry. Just give us a call. 1-800-232-5537. We look forward to hearing from you!
Sunday, November 29, 2009
What and Where to Buy Carpet Flooring for an RV Camper
The first type of flooring that I get asked about is where to get an outdoor piece of carpet for putting outside a travel trailer, 5th wheel camper or a pop up camper. It's pretty simple, just locate a flooring store that stocks outdoor carpet or grass. Usually, outdoor carpet and grass carpet is pretty inexpensive. Both come available in 6ft and 12ft widths. Normally for putting something right outside a camper, 6 foot wide goods will work just fine. You can even use boat carpet which is sometimes available in 8 foot widths. Outdoor carpet, artificial grass or turf and boat carpet are all suited well for getting wet and also extremely flexible and pliable for folding up and taking with you when you're done camping. You should be able to buy any of these types of flooring and carpet for around $4.99 a yard, maybe even less if you find someone that sells carpet seconds and offgoods in these products. Beckler's Carpet in Dalton Ga, usually has good deals on grass carpet and outdoor carpet as well, 1-800-232-5537. A hint is that 6 foot wide products are much easier and cheaper to ship around the country.
If you are looking to put new carpet in your rv or camper, you might want to consider using commercial carpet tiles. They can be cheap (Beckler's sells them as little as $.89 per square foot) and easy to install. With some double sided tape or adhesive dots, you can put them in an RV camper in little time and with minimal effort. The plus side is that they don't mind a little water on them if you're tracking in from outside and they can be removed later for pressure washing if they get too dirty. Commercial carpet tiles also have a low pile height so they shouldn't interfere with being to thick to install. These tiles also handle heavy traffic extremely well.
I hope this gives you an idea on what to consider! I plan on getting a travel trailer or pop up soon myself so I hope to see you on the road somewhere!
Be sure to call us at BecklersCarpet.com, 1-800-232-5537 and let us have a shot at your next flooring project.
Friday, November 27, 2009
What kind of Carpet flooring to use for a Roller Skating rink?
Well for starters, you need a short pile carpet so the skates will roll just fine on the floor. Any type of plush, shag etc, will not work. The shorter the carpet height and denser the carpet the better. What you really need is one of two options.
Option 1 is commercial carpet tile. Commercial carpet tiles are a form of modular carpeting that come in tiles or squares with the backing pre attached. These are usually 18 inches by 18 inches all the way up to 36 inches by 36 inches. These have a short, thick construction which works great for around the outside of the skating rink. Also, as they are modular, you can replace them easily if one or a few become torn or stained. The nice thing is you can find these at a heavy discount at Beckler's Carpet in Dalton, GA for as low as 89 cents per square foot (or sometimes even cheaper!).
Option 2 is to go with a short pile commercial carpet that is roll goods. These can come in 15 and 12 foot wide selections. You can also check out Joy Carpet, a manufacturer of unique glow in the dark carpeting for places like roller rinks, arcades, game rooms, card rooms, home theaters, etc. Beckler's in Dalton also sells many different types of inexpensive commercial carpet as well as all of the products made by Joy Carpet.
Give us a call at www. BecklersCarpet.com, 1-800-232-5537 for any unique carpeting projects you may have!
Wednesday, November 25, 2009
Oriental and Area Rug Dealer in Atlanta-Great Deals!
Sunday, November 22, 2009
Trying to Find a Carpet Seconds Wholesaler?
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Milliken Discount Carpet Tiles and Squares
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Konecto Vinyl Plank Flooring - Wood Look with Performance
- In some cases in can be installed over existing hard surface floors
- Super easy to clean
- Waterproof and extremely stain resistant
- Will not chip or crack (unlike real wood and ceramic tile)
- Much warmer underfoot than other hard surface flooring
- You can replace planks later if needed.
There are several primary series of Konecto (MetroFloor) products. These are the Country, Prestige (Sunrise), Sierra, Bellagio, and Sorento. Warranties vary from 7 years all the way up to 30 years depending on the product you pick.
Konecto also offers planks and tiles that simulate other natural surfaces such as Slate, Stone, marble and Tile.
Konecto can also be affordable when compared to other high end vinyl plank products. Beckler's Carpet in Dalton, GA offers unbeatable deals on Konecto and stocks various styles ready to ship same day to anywhere in the country. Just because the prices are discounted and cheap doesn't mean the value is! You can also visit BecklersCarpet.com for more info and selection on Konecto.
Be sure to give us a call at Becklers Carpet, 1-800-232-5537 and let us give you pricing that will make you glad you called! As with all of our discount floorcovering products, there is no sales tax when shipped outside of GA. Be sure to mention you saw it on the blog! We look forward to hearing from you.
Sunday, November 15, 2009
Hardwood and Laminate Floor Clearances
Friday, November 13, 2009
Flexitec Floor - Vinyl Loose Lay Product
Thursday, November 12, 2009
Mullican Hardwood Floor Special on Solid Plank
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
Earthwerks Vintage Wood Look Plank - Awesome look with Great Performance
I've been racking my brain on where this series would look great. Some ideas might be in a home with a weathered look. The gray would look great in a sunroom in a beachfront home with the right layout as well. Cabins are an obvious choice. Also, a gentleman's study or office would be a nice setting for this. Any sporting goods store would look great with this product as well.
For more styles and looks, you can visit the main site of Earthwerks at http://www.earthwerks.net/.
If you would like to see a sample or get pricing be sure to call us at BecklersCarpet.com in Dalton, GA, 1-800-232-5537!
We ship all over the country and there is no sales tax when shipped outside GA. We give some of the best pricing you will find anywhere in the country and will save you money! We look forward to hearing from you.
Sunday, October 4, 2009
Lyptus Wood Flooring - A New Eco Friendly Hardwood
Monday, September 7, 2009
Modular Carpet Squares
Wednesday, September 2, 2009
What's the best flooring for a basement?
Ceramic Tile is a very good option. Ceramic holds up well with moisture and humidity. You can also install it over concrete whether using true ceramic with a backerboard or even the kwik tile, glueless, ceramic floating floor.
My favorite however, is carpet tile. The cheaper the better. I would stay with the commercial style instead of a fluffy, plush design. Commercial carpet tiles have a very durable backing and actually hold up better than you would realize with water and humidity. You can pressure wash them for goodness sake! If you can do that to them, a damp basement won't hurt the tile. The other reason I like commerical carpet tiles is of course the price and the fact that it is very easy to do yourself. As the cheapest and easiest flooring available on the market, it's kind of a no brainer.
The last option is a luxury vinyl flooring product. The total installed cost may run a little less than ceramic. It will hold up pretty well as well with the moisture problems. I would not use a peel and stick product though. Those tiles or planks will be coming up soon as the adhesive on them isn't very rugged for the long haul.
One other option is to paint the concrete or stain the concrete. I know very little about these options but you're kind stuck with the concrete being there one way or the other anyway. Probably the cheapest option is to get some paint and a clear coat and go to it. It won't be very soft on the feet but it would get the job done I guess.
I do not consider laminate a viable option. Moisture kills laminate floors. There are some very good moisture barrier/pad combinations available but it just isn't on my favorite list for basements due to the potential for issues later on. With that being said, I actually have laminate in my own finished basement, but it was that way when I purchased the house. I haven't had any problems yet (knock on wood) but the basement is dry as a bone. If ever re-do the room I will use another option.
I hope this helped a little bit! If you are looking to do your basement and aren't sure what to use or where to start PLEASE give us a call. We are here to help you. We get a lot of satisfaction from helping consumers pick the right floor for any room or application. We feel that if we help you get a great looking floor and it's the right floor, you'll come back the next time you need flooring. That's how we've done it since 1949 and it seems to work! Give us a call @ 1-800-232-5537.
Tuesday, September 1, 2009
What's the Best Flooring For a Kitchen?
Give us a call at BecklersCarpet.com, 1-800-232-5537! We can help you with any of these options, vinyl tile or plank, ceramic tile from Daltile, Emser and others, all species of hardwood flooring, and laminate as well. You can view all of our vinyl plank and tile offerings at BecklersCarpet.com. We look forward to hearing from you!
Sunday, August 30, 2009
College Team Rugs - It's Football time!
Monday, August 17, 2009
Earthwerks Vinyl Plank - A Great Looking Floor!
Friday, August 7, 2009
Berber Carpeting - Still a Popular Flooring Choice
With the popularity of Berber carpeting in the 1980's, you would think the style has slowed down. Actually, it hasn't dropped off very much. The big loop look is still very appealing to many consumers and we literally sell Berber everyday at BecklersCarpet.com.
If you're considering Berber Carpet, you will need to decide a few things.
- Do you want a solid or flecked/mixed color? The flecked is great for hiding soils.
- Can you afford to buy a Nylon/Olefin blend or all Nylon product. These two types will far outperform a traditional Olefin yarn on wear, crushing, and stain resistance,
- Do you know a very experienced installer? A good installer is very important when it come to Berber Carpeting. Seam are critical. If a poor seam is made, then loops could become frayed later on.
BecklersCarpet.com, 1-800-232-5537, has been stocking and selling Berber Carpet from many years. If you think you might be interested in looking at it for your next home project or rental property, give us a call and we will be glad to send you out a few samples to get you started! We sell all major brands as well as some of other brands that can give you a great bang for your buck.
Of course, if you live in Atlanta, Chattanooga, Birmingham, Huntsville, Knoxville or Nashville, consider a short trip to see us at our showroom in Dalton! We are open throughout the week until 6pm Eastern and even on Saturdays til 4pm. We hope to see or hear from you soon!
I'll be posting more flooring information later this week on using carpet tiles to create your own rug kit as promoted by major tile manufacturers, like Flor.
Monday, August 3, 2009
Bamboo Flooring - Looking for a Dealer?
- Carbonized versus Non Carbonized - Non-Carbonized has a very light and natural look. If you want a "sweeter" more honey toned color you might want to consider a carbonized Bamboo. One side effect to note is that the process to Carbonize Bamboo softens the surface of the wood by about 10% so it will be slightly more susceptible to denting and scratching.
- Horizontal, Vertical, and Strand Woven - Horizontal and Vertical are basically the same structure but have a different grain look. Horizontal boards will have a joint spot sometimes called a "knuckle." Some consumers like this look. For those that don't, you need to look at a Vertical board design with a more traditional wood grain effect. Strand Woven Bamboo is a high end product that may cost you more than a exotic hardwood species. The bamboo for this product is sometimes harvested a little later than others and is also treated in the processing differently. By this change, it is a harder more dense wood like product. It is an excellent product but will be a significant investment versus regular horizontal or vertical boards. Also, the Strand Woven Bamboo has a slightly darker color like Carbonized boards but without the sacrifice of a softer surface.
- Engineered versus Solid - The jury seems out on this choice. Engineered can be installed over a concrete floor, whereas solid cannot. However, some schools of thought think solid Bamboo flooring is better because it may be a more hard, dense product and can give more years of refinishing. You can't go wrong with either, however if you want a more traditional style and a better chance to add value, go with solid (in hardwood flooring solid will usually add more value than engineered because it will typically have a much longer life span due to the many refinishes the floor can have).
If you're thinking about installing a Bamboo floor give us a call at BecklersCarpet.com in Dalton, GA. We will be more than glad to discuss your needs and ship you FREE samples! Of course, if you live in Atlanta, Chattanooga, Huntsville, Birmingham, Knoxville or Nashville, we would love for you to visit us! Call us @ 1-800-232-5537 for a great deal on Bamboo!