Reasons to Add Carpeting to Your Bedroom

Neatly decorated bedroom with carpeting

You spend a lot of time in your bedroom. Most people sleep eight hours a night in their bedroom, and it’s often attached to a nearby bathroom. In a house or apartment, the bedroom is one of the most utilized rooms. Why carpet your bedroom? There are some good reasons to do so… Warmth Beneath… Read more »

The Advantages of Adding Carpeting to Your Home

Homeowner Fitting Carpet to Floor

For many years, Carpet Closeouts has served as the go-to destination for reliable and affordable flooring options in Phoenix, including a wide variety of carpeting options. As prices continue to rise, we still offer in-stock, discounted carpeting to our customers thanks to our decades’ long relationships with numerous carpeting manufacturers. When you choose Carpet Closeouts,… Read more »

The Advantages of Luxury Vinyl Plank Flooring

Luxury Vinyl Tile and Plank Flooring

Are you considering adding new flooring to your home? If so, you should strongly consider luxury vinyl plank flooring. Here are some reasons why. What is Luxury Vinyl Plank Flooring? Luxury Vinyl Plank (LVP) flooring is a type of vinyl flooring that mimics the look of natural wood. Unlike traditional vinyl, LVP is designed with… Read more »

Common Carpet Stains and How To Clean Them

A cup of coffee spilled on a beige carpet

A clean carpet is a great way to ensure your home looks nice and smells fresh. However, accidents happen- and even the most careful of us can find ourselves with stains on our carpeted floors. Cleaning up stains from a carpet can seem scary, but don’t panic! The first step is taking fast action against the stain. From there, it… Read more »

Tips For Renovating Your Entryway

An image of an entryway with a blue painted bench and cabinets, and a runner rug.

Most of us see our entryway as exactly that: somewhere we come in, and that’s it. However, an upgraded entryway can create a positive first impression and add functionality to your daily routines. Below are our tips for renovating your entryway! Add Personalized Practical Elements Think about your mornings and evenings – do you head… Read more »

Spring Cleaning Tips For Each Type of Flooring

A man and woman cleaning- the man is vacuuming.

Spring is almost here, and with it comes spring cleaning! While no rule says you must partake in spring cleaning, it is a great time to open up the windows and give everything a good scrub. Below are our tips for spring cleaning for each type of flooring! First Steps Before you break out the… Read more »

How to Prevent Water Damage In Your Laundry Room

A photo showing a large sink, washer, and dryer on hardwood flooring.

Laundry rooms can be a high risk for water damage. Between plumbing, wet clothes, and people tossing their damp clothes or towels on the floor, it’s not uncommon for people to replace their floors. Prevention can be simple with the proper tips! So below, we’ll share our tips on how to avoid water damage- and… Read more »

5 Rainy Day Activities That Don’t Damage Your Floor

Two girls finger painting on their dads face

Rainy days don’t just mean the weather. And while we have tips for protecting your floor from climate-related damage, this blog is about rainy-day activities. Rainy days are those days when you’re stuck indoors with the kids, and you’re looking for low-mess, low-effort activities to keep everybody sane. Below (in no particular order) are five activities… Read more »

Benefits of Area Rugs

a room with a fireplace, chairs and a couch. on the floor is an ornate area rug

More and more people are beginning to purchase area rugs, and for good reason. They’re versatile in size, color, and benefits, making them an excellent choice for each room, apartment, or house. So, whether it’s in your kitchen or office, below are some of the benefits an area rug can bring to each room. And… Read more »

Budget-Friendly Flooring Tips

wooden blocks, the bottom row sells "budget" and on top there is "2023"

Lately, every cent counts. Between rising costs and recovering from holiday spending, it can be stressful to think about flooring repairs and upgrades. Sticking to a budget is a great way to ensure your finances are in order- but that can be a challenge when costs are up, and your budget is firm. We’re here… Read more »

Common Flooring Questions

Cartoon couple with question marks thinking

When you are buying new flooring, you likely have many questions! While our blog has the answer to just about every question under the sun, we wanted to take the time to review the most common questions regarding flooring. What Flooring Should I Get? This question is often answered with a question from us: “Well, can you… Read more »

Common Flooring Damage (And Prevention Advice!)

Damage on a floor due to an iron being dropped

Over time, constant spills, sharp shoes on the floor, and heavy furniture can begin to seriously damage your flooring. Below are the most common damages seen in each flooring and some ways to prevent said damage. Stone and Tile: Etching and Staining Etching is the result of acidic materials corroding tile and stone. This can be… Read more »

Eco Friendly Flooring

the earth in a recycling logo

Now more than ever, people are striving to make more environmentally conscious choices. We can all do our part- whether it’s using a reusable straw or ensuring the products you purchase are eco-friendly. An often forgot about area of goods is flooring! Many people don’t consider the environmental implications of most flooring. As people become… Read more »

Holidays, Stains, and Spills, Oh My! A Quick Guide to Common Holiday Clean Ups

Wine spilled on carpet

As the holiday season approaches, there are many fun activities to look forward to! With this season, many kids will be home from school- be it for breaks or a snow day; meaning that there will likely be many days filled with arts and crafts or making homemade gifts! If your home tends to be… Read more »

Is Carpeting Making a Comeback?

Colorful samples of carpet, layered on top of eachother. There are shades of yellow, red, cream, brown, and green.

When the topic of flooring trends comes up, people often chastise the carpet-crazy days of the past. However, the last few years of flooring trends have included carpet! So, is carpeting making a comeback? We here at Carpet Closeouts say yes! In this blog, we’ll talk about how carpet started to fade from the spotlight and… Read more »

How to Upgrade Your Home Office with Flooring

Woman sitting at her desk working in her home office

Whether you have a home office or have an office set up in a shared room, making a designated space for your office is key to effectively working from home. A huge importance to the comfort and appeal of your office is flooring. Regardless of where your office is, these three tips to upgrade your… Read more »

Best Flooring for Pets And Kids

A family with kids and a pet playing on the floor

As long as people have had children and pets, people have been discussing how to best accommodate their homes for their children and pets. When it comes down to it, yes, certain flooring types make the inevitable clean-ups easier. Below are two popular flooring choices for those who have pets and kids. Vinyl Now, we’re not listing… Read more »

Benefits of Vinyl Flooring

Different swatches of vinyl flooring

More and more people have been choosing vinyl flooring in recent years. While it used to be thought of as a flooring of the past, it has remained a steady choice for consumers for years, with a recent uptick in popularity! There are several reasons why this versatile flooring is becoming a popular choice; from aesthetic… Read more »

Upcoming Flooring Trends

A room with light neutral hardwood flooring and a light gray area rug

Flooring trends change frequently and are indicative of the times. While some people like to look back at trends and their evolution to find a flooring choice, some choose to look towards the future for inspiration. Whether you’re preparing for a move or looking to re-do some of your flooring, choosing flooring that you love is important…. Read more »

Best Flooring Options for Your Kitchen

Kitchen with a stone flooring

Whether you cook daily, or mainly travel into the kitchen to toss out some takeout containers, it’s a good idea to have sturdy, reliable flooring in your kitchen! Ideally, your kitchen floor can handle spills, items falling, and is low maintenance. You may wonder where to begin and how to decide with so many great… Read more »

Evolution of Flooring

Wood and Tile flooring meeting

Flooring is not only an important part of any home, but it can be unique or a centerpiece! Some people choose to modernize their floors, whereas others want some vintage nods in their flooring. “Vintage” means anything from 2002 back. So, while hearing vintage may evoke images of 1970’s shag carpet, it can also mean… Read more »

Cleaning Tips for Each Type of Flooring

Mop on a floor, cleaning

Summer is here, and with it comes a great time to look at your flooring and give it a good clean. Yes, even if you did your spring cleaning, giving your floors a deep clean is never a bad idea. Summer brings fun, but it also brings mud, sand, and sticky treats such as ice… Read more »

Should You Have Cohesive Flooring Throughout Your Home?

Hardwood flooring spanning from kitchen to living room in open concept home

Choosing the right type of flooring for your home is an essential, but often difficult, task. Your floors will not only support you underfoot, but they will also help set the atmosphere and style of each room. Not to mention, flooring is the largest part of any space, and often the first aspect people notice…. Read more »

5 Reasons to Choose Stone Tiles for Your Home

Stone tile flooring

While many people love hardwood or carpeting for the rooms in their home, stone tiles are an underrated option that will provide the durability and warmth you’re looking for. Aside from these benefits, stone tile is proven to be one of the most environmentally friendly flooring options, coming in a variety of colors and can… Read more »

Common Carpet Myths to Ignore

Bedroom with tan carpeting

Carpeting has long been one of the most been popular flooring solutions, with its use dating back hundreds of years. While carpeting has remained a staple of floors in homes and businesses throughout the years, certain carpeting has been criticized for one reason or another.    In this blog, we will touch on a few… Read more »

3 Signs It’s Time for a New Carpet

Older, discolored carpet on stairs

While we all love that carpet that’s been a fixture of our living room for years, there comes a time when it should probably be replaced with a more comfortable and stylish option. Whether it has been years since you had your current carpet installed, it has developed permanent stains or it no longer feels… Read more »

3 Popular Hardwood Floor Types

Closeup of hardwood flooring

When you’re interested in adding hardwood flooring to your home and are unsure of which wood you would like installed, there are several popular options you’ll be sure to love. Whether you select oak, maple or hickory hardwood flooring, you’ll be providing your kitchen, family room, bedrooms, hallways and any other space with a beautiful… Read more »

5 Tips for Installing Your Own Carpet

Homeowner Fitting Carpet to Floor

When you’ve purchased a carpet and decided to install it on your own, it’s important that it’s installed properly. While you will undoubtedly save money by installing it yourself, an improper installation can cost more in the long run if it needs to be repaired or completely re-installed by a professional. To ensure this doesn’t… Read more »

Finding the Perfect Carpet for Your Home

New light carpet in waterfront home

Should you be ready to add new carpeting to your home, it’s important to consider several factors to ensure the carpeting not only fits well in your space, but that it matches your furniture, walls and more. When you take these things into consideration, you will increase the chances of finding carpeting that you’ll be… Read more »

3 Common Carpet Cleaning Mistakes

Child spilling drink on new carpet

Keeping your carpet clean can seem like an uphill battle, especially if you have kids and pets that enjoy running and playing in the home. Just when you have your carpet cleaned and vacuumed, your child’s drink or meal will undoubtably go crashing onto the floor. When these inevitabilities occur, it is important to have… Read more »

Why Winter Is a Great Time to Purchase Carpeting

New Grey Carpet in a Living Room

While there isn’t a bad time of year to purchase a new carpet for your home or business, winter is typically seen as one the best times to purchase and install this comfortable flooring option. Prices have been shown to be at their best during this time of year and having carpeting in your home… Read more »

Tips for Maintaining Your Commercial Carpeting

Carpet in conference room with wood table and chairs

Whether you have recently purchased carpeting for your business and want it to maintain its showroom appearance for years to come, or you have carpeting that is a bit older that you’d like to get back to its original beauty, there are several easy tips to follow to have your commercial carpeting looking its very… Read more »

3 Reasons to Choose Vinyl Flooring for Your Business

Vinyl flooring in an office

Vinyl tile and vinyl plank flooring are ideal for business owners as they are affordable, easy to maintain and will stand up to everyday wear and tear. No matter if you’re having these floors installed in an office space or in a business where customers will be walking the floors throughout the day, vinyl flooring… Read more »

Trendy Spaces to Install Natural Stone

Stone Shower Floor

Stone flooring has long been a popular option for homeowners across the country as it provides a natural, rustic look and is a resilient and durable material. It goes well with most design themes and it can stand up to the wear and tear that comes from more heavily trafficked areas. Whether you’re interested in… Read more »

Flooring Ideas for a Home Office

Home Office Flooring

With more and more people working from home on a full or part-time basis, there has been an increase in the number of home offices being installed. Whether you are transforming a spare bedroom, attic or other space into your new home office, there are several affordable flooring options to choose from.  Many people take… Read more »