Flooring has come a long way in recent years, and now there are more options than ever. While that may be a good thing, it can also be overwhelming, since flooring sets the stage for an entire room.
You may ask yourself – should I get hardwood, vinyl, tile or carpeting? The answer depends on a multitude of factors such as the type of room and how it will be used, your budget, your lifestyle, and your style.
Fortunately, Hopkins Carpet One Floor & Home has the experts and the inventory to ensure you get exactly what you need and want. The store has been in business for over 40 years, but since Elissa Merritt took over ownership in 2021, it has been better than ever.
An incredible interior remodel made everything fresh and bright, and the 6,500-square-foot showroom allows customers to see and feel all the available merchandise. And of course, the same incredible staff, many of whom have been working together for more than 20 plus years, are there and have the knowledge to guide you in the right direction.
“We also have new technology to help customers visualize the flooring in your home,” says general manager, Casondra Brady. “Our samples have QR codes on them and when you scan a sample, it will bring up a display of colors and all the specs.” You can then use the calculator to find out how much a certain room will cost if you choose that option.
You can also upload a photo you’ve taken of your space and visualize the flooring. If you don’t have a photo, there are pre-designed rooms available so you can compare different styles and see how they look on an actual floor.
This is a whole different experience than shopping online. In the store, you can touch the flooring material and see its true color, which can sometimes look different on a screen. You can also take samples home to see how it will look with the lighting in your home during the day in the sunlight and in the evening with whatever type of lighting you have.
The other problem with shopping online is it’s very difficult for laypeople to figure out the square footage they will need, especially when there are closets, hallways and stairways involved. “While you can go online and see the price, what does that mean for your space?” she says. “And what about installation and everything else it entails?” Hopkins does it all – from measuring and ordering to arranging the installation.
If you haven’t been shopping for flooring in many years, products have improved greatly. There is a wide variety of vinyl flooring, which looks more like natural wood these days, and many also come in a variety of patterns like herringbone. “There is also waterproof wood, which is actually a very thin layer of veneer wood glued to the vinyl,” says Casondra. Vinyl tile is another option that resembles the real thing.
For spaces that call for warmer surfaces, such as bedrooms and playrooms, many people still prefer carpeting, whether wall-to-wall or area rugs. Carpet is also great for noise reduction, and is often visually interesting, especially with the designer prints. It adds texture and color to a space as well. It too has some new advances.
“There are many with excellent stain resistance where you can essentially put bleach on it and it's not going to discolor the carpet,” she says. “There are also waterproof carpets, so if your pet has an accident, that stain doesn't go all the way to the carpet, through your cushion, and into your subfloor.”
The store can accommodate a wide range of customers. “We cater to designers, home builders, remodelers and realtors as well as high-end clientele all the way down to the do-it-yourselfers.” There are also great financing options, which allow customers to pay for new flooring in a way that fits their budgets.
Another huge benefit of ordering from Hopkins Carpet One Floor & Home is its Beautiful Guarantee. “For our Carpet One Private Label products, after installation, you have 30 to 120 days to let us know if you don’t like it for any reason and we'll replace it for free as long as you're choosing another Carpet One carpet,” says Casondra.
To find out how Hopkins Carpet One Floor & Carpet can make your home more beautiful, go to hopkinscarpetone.com.
907 Hopkins Center | 952-933-6422
