Overwhelmed with Choices? Ann Arbor Carpets Offers Helpful Decision Making Tips!

Have you ever felt overwhelmed with too many choices?

Do you sometimes wish there weren’t so many different brands, styles, and colors of everything you want to buy? 

Life is full of too many choices these days!   You’re constantly pressured to make decisions … everything from your morning coffee flavor to which of the eight hundred channels you want to watch at night.  It can gets overwhelming!

Of course, some decisions naturally take more time, such as when you’re deciding what floor covering to install in your home.  We’ve put together a few tips to help you take the anxiety out of choosing your new carpet.  We ask you numerous questions to help you consider what color and style will fit your home’s décor, your taste, and lifestyle.


Ann Arbor Carpets – Flooring America has incredibly friendly and knowledgeable staff who are passionate about helping you find the perfect flooring.  We also offer some of the friendliest carpet installation Ann Arbor has to offer!  

Ann Arbor Carpets – Flooring America “Where Friends, Send Friends!”  You too can join a long list of our happy customers who post pictures and videos gushing about their new carpet! 

Stop by our showroom, visit our website, or call us to get on your way to your beautiful, dream home!   

                             550 State Circle, Ann Arbor
                                      734-769-1710

Ann Arbor Carpets receives Angie's List Super Service Award!

Do you get frustrated when you go to a “big box” store and have trouble finding someone who can answer your questions?  Let’s face it, sometimes it’s difficult to find anyone to help you at one of those stores!

Are you looking for an Ann Arbor flooring store, whose staff takes pride in offering excellent service to their customers? 

Ann Arbor Carpets – Flooring America has been serving the area for over 45 years!  We hope you’ll stop by to visit our showroom and to learn about all we have to offer.

We’re proud to have recently received “Angie’s List Super Service Award” for 2013.  This prestigious award is earned for high quality customer service and dedication.

The Ann Arbor Carpets – Flooring America staff strives to provide you a wonderful shopping experience.  Our goal is to arm you with the right knowledge to help you choose the best flooring for your home and budget.  When you visit our showroom, you will find a large variety of samples to see and touch. 

Our service doesn’t end once you purchase your flooring.  We’re here to answer your questions about installation and the best way to clean and care for your flooring.  We want to help you make the most of your investment.  In fact, we have the Ultimate Confidence Guarantee which is what we feel are the industry-best warranties.  This includes our Assurance Warranty, which states “If, within 30 days after installation, you’re not happy with your new floor for any reason, we’ll replace it with a floor of equal value.”   

We’re working hard to be the best reviewed and most recommended flooring store in Ann Arbor.  Please consider writing us a review.   

We encourage you to also attach photos of your beautiful flooring, or upload a video testimonial.  http://www.annarbor-flooringamerica.com/tell-us

Click the link below to read more about our Angie’s List Award!

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Ann Arbor Carpet's Tips to Prevent Salt and Ice Damage to your Floors!

Are people tracking salt and snow into your home or business? 

Winter is upon us! In Michigan, that means snow and ice. 

To cut down on accidents, we put salt and de-icing solutions on our roads and sidewalks. Unfortunately, the salt ends up on our shoes, which then gets tracked onto our carpet and flooring. 

If salt isn’t properly cleaned, it can break down carpet fibers, causing permanent damage. In addition, snow turns to water, and pooled water can damage hardwood and laminate flooring if not wiped up quickly. 

Ann Arbor Carpets offers the following suggestions to prevent salt and snow from finding their way into your home:

1. Install an outdoor rug at your entrance, with a thicker pile, to help remove some salt and snow outside 
2. Have an additional rug inside of the door to catch even more debris 
3. Ask your family and guests to remove their shoes near your entrance 
4. Place a shoe rack near the entrance to encourage and remind people to take off their shoes 
5. Purchase a few pairs of inexpensive and washable slippers to offer guests 
6. Vacuum your home every day and pay special attention to entryways 
7. Wipe up excess snow and water as quickly as possible 

 

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Our staff has received the 2013 Super Service Award stamp of approval from Angie’s List for great flooring, products, and service. Stop by to see our wide variety of flooring that will add to your comfort level and style! 

Ann Arbor Carpets Explains how Your Carpet Cushion Extends the Life of Your Carpet!

Have you ever heard that you’re better off spending more on your carpet cushion than on your carpet? 

It may sound crazy since you won’t see the cushion…  but, it’s true!

Installing a higher quality carpet cushion with a moisture barrier can extend the life of your carpet in several ways:

Most household spills will be kept closer to the surface, protecting your subfloor

Clean up is easier and it stops stains from re-appearing

It allows water vapor to evaporate, decreasing the chance of mold and mildew

Ann Arbor Carpets carries Stainmaster carpet cushion in 8-lb density.   

If you want to truly extend the life of your carpet, choose an 8-lb density cushion.  Carpet fiber will not break down nearly as quickly in high traffic areas with 8-lb cushion!

Lush carpet padding will also make a huge difference in the comfort level of your floor.  It improves insulation, allowing you to keep your home at a comfortable temperature, and it reduces noise! 

Check out this video that explains how Stainmaster carpet padding can protect and extend the life of your carpet.  http://www.stainmaster.com/page/our-carpets/carpet-cushion

Please stop by … the friendly staff at Ann Arbor Carpets will help you choose the best carpet padding and carpet for your home.  We also carry hardwood flooring, laminate flooring, bamboo flooring, tile flooring, area rugs and more!

550 State Circle, Ann Arbor, MI 48108 | 734-769-1710

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You’ll also receive helpful tips to:

·          Keep Your Carpet Looking New For Years

·          Care For Your Laminate and Hardwood Floors

·          Care For Your Vinyl Flooring

·          Care For Your Tile and Porcelain Floors

·          The coupon can be used for your choice of a FREE bottle of Mohawk Cleaner for carpet, laminate/hardwood, or tile/grout. 

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Don't Risk Voiding Your Carpet's Warranty! Ann Arbor Carpets Offers Helpful Advice!

Have you recently purchased new carpet? Are you planning on installing new carpet?

You probably expect it to wear well and look good for years, right?

You’ve invested money and time, picking the perfect carpet to match your home and lifestyle. 

So, do you know how to prevent voiding your carpet warranty? 

You may have even tried to read the warranty (you know who you are!) and found it confusing … but don’t worry!  The friendly staff at Ann Arbor Carpets – Flooring America is available to answer your questions about your warranty, as well as the care and maintenance of your new carpet. 

Below, we‘ve shared a few general terms for carpet warranties.  Ultimately, it’s very important to read and understand what your warranty specifically covers, because terms differ depending on the manufacturer, and the fiber content and style of your new carpet.

Clean it carefully!

Did you know that if you use a cleaning substance, or a cleaning system that’s not recommended for your carpet, you may void the warranty?  Did you also know that normal foot traffic may require you to have your carpet regularly cleaned by a certified professional, at least once every 18-24 months to maintain warranty coverage?    

Hold onto your receipt!

To qualify for repair or replacement, the original sales receipt or other documentation that demonstrates proof of purchase must be supplied. 

Remember the date!

Your warranty begins from the date of installation and not from the purchase date.  You may want to document the installation date on your receipt.

Not all padding is created equal!

To maintain the warranty, all carpet must be installed over proper cushion that meets the HUD UM 72A, Class 1 standards. 

Don’t roll with it!

Warranties exclude carpet that has been put to abnormal use, or abused in any way.  This includes chairs on wheels, which can tear or severely wear down your carpet.  In addition, carpet that has been damaged by flood, fire, or smoke may also not be covered by the original warranty. 

The one and only original!

Most warranties only apply to the original purchaser and installation site and are not transferable.  However, Five-Star Rated product warranties ARE transferable. 
http://www.annarbor-flooringamerica.com/five-star-selection-system

We know that warranty information can be confusing.   
Please don’t hesitate to ask us for help.  We want you to be an informed, happy, and satisfied customer. 

Don’t forget to sign up for a coupon for FREE Mohawk Carpet Cleaner and Floor Care Tips!

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Ann Arbor Carpets Can Help You With Stain Removal Ann Arbor!

Do you vacuum or shampoo your carpet on a regular basis, but find it impossible to keep it looking clean? 

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Have those ground in stains forced you to move your furniture around and add area rugs to cover them up? 

We can help!

Ann Arbor Carpets – Flooring America has a comprehensive guide for stain removal Ann Arbor 

http://www.annarbor-flooringamerica.com/remove-a-stain

We share tips to remove blood stains, chocolate stains, wine stains, butter stains, pet stains, and more!  If you have a stain that’s not on the list, it doesn’t mean we can’t help.  Give us a call or stop by!

Here’s one important tip: 

Did you know that you should never scrub a stain?

When you scrub a stain, it will spread the stain out further and potentially damage the carpet fibers.  If you scrub too hard, you will likely push the stain into the carpet pad.  The stain may temporarily disappear, only to reappear later.  So, the key is to gently blot the stain with a clean, white cloth. 

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 Sign up for a coupon for a FREE bottle of Mohawk floor cleaner!

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You’ll also receive helpful tips to:

·          Keep Your Carpet Looking New For Years

·          Care For Your Laminate and Hardwood Floors

·          Care For Your Vinyl Flooring

·          Care For Your Tile and Porcelain Floors

·          The coupon can be used for your choice of a FREE bottle of Mohawk Cleaner for carpet, laminate/hardwood, or tile/grout. 

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Your Recycled Carpet Could Be Reincarnated Into a Park Bench Thanks to Ann Arbor Carpets and Michigan Carpet Delivery!

Are you looking to change your old carpet? 

Want new carpet or another type of flooring? 

If you are, you may be dreading the thought of removing your carpet and taking it to the landfill! 
We sure don’t blame you … not only is it a difficult, dirty job, but it may be bad for the environment! 

Can you believe that 4-6% of all waste in landfills is carpet and carpet padding? 

More carpet in landfills increases the probability that chemicals from the carpet and carpet padding will leak into the watershed. Most carpet contains the chemical polyprophylene, which could contaminate ground water. 

What you might NOT know is that 60% of carpet is recyclable! Clearly, many homeowners and businesses don’t make the effort to recycle it. 

Let Ann Arbor Carpets – Flooring America help you! We’re committed to sustainability and are a voluntary participant in the CLEAR Carpet Recycling Program with the company Michigan Carpet Delivery. 

CLEAR stands for:

 Carpet      Landfill      Elimination      And      Recycling 

Recycled carpet and carpet pads are made into park benches, car parts, sound barriers, picnic tables, erosion control, parking stops, new carpet, new carpet pads, and other consumer products. Below are two examples of how your carpet could be “reincarnated”: 

The Great Smokey Mountains National Park uses GeoHay – which is comprised of recycled carpet fibers – for erosion control. The GeoHay prevents unwanted sediment from entering the park’s waterways, and provides stability for vegetation to take root and grow, instead of being washed away. The GeoHay looks similar to traditional hay bales, but does not fall apart, decompose, or threaten non-native plant species. 

Ford Motor Company has a commitment to reducing their environmental footprint by using recycled nylon carpet. The nylon fibers are melted and injection-molded into cylinder head covers. In 2010, they saved 4.1 million pounds of carpet from landfills which amounted to 985,000 yards of recycled carpet. The use of this material eliminated the consumption of more than 430,000 gallons of oil. 

Recycling carpet also creates jobs, through the creation of businesses that have as their sole mission the job of recycling carpet to keep it from going into landfills. This is good news for many who have been challenged by the country’s struggling job market. 

So if recycling carpet creates jobs, reduces landfill waste, and decreases our dependence on foreign oil, it seems like a no-brainer! Unfortunately, according to the Carpet America Recovery Effort, about 5 billion pounds of carpet ends up going to landfills each year. Typically, only 9 percent of the 5 billion pounds is recycled. 

Ann Arbor Carpets- Flooring America makes the choice to recycle your carpet easy for you. When you purchase new flooring, Michigan Carpet Delivery will take your discarded carpet to a recycling center. Stop by our showroom to see the wide variety of flooring available. We have over 45 years of experience delivering quality products and services to our customers. By choosing Ann Arbor Carpets – Flooring America, you will add beautiful flooring to your home or business and keep your old carpet out of the landfill. 

Who knows?  Maybe that next park bench you sit on could be from your old carpet! 

Get a coupon for a FREE bottle of Mohawk cleaner and tips to care for and maintain your flooring for years.
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