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Entries from November 2009 ↓



Nov30

Flooded Basement? Check out Amtico Vinyl for your solution

Living in Chicago, we all recognize the unpredictable and sometimes unforgiving weather we often encounter.  Carpet in Chicago homes frequently is ruined by water damage caused by seepage or clogged drain lines that result in flooded basements.   There may be a solution through a flooring product that offers improved performance.   An example of one of [...]

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Nov23

Belstone Closes Its Doors

Home Carpet One welcomes all former Belstone customers to its 10,000 sf Chicago flooring showroom, where we feature a vast selection of natural stone tiles and mosaics.  We have Botticino, Verde Rustico, Travertine, Durango, Indian Autumn Slate, Multi-Classic Slate and Honed Slate in-stock.  We carry multiple sizes in the above stones and anything we don’t [...]

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Nov19

Installing Carpet Over Radiant Heat Floors

Many recently built homes in Chicago feature radiant heat in the lower level.  What can you do to make sure you get the most out of your radiant heat when you have carpet installed?  First, if it is a new construction home, you can save some money if you make sure that the floor along the [...]

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Nov17

Caring For Chicago Hardwood Floors

We all know winter is fast approaching.  With this in mind, safeguarding one’s hardwood floor in Chicago becomes of paramount importance.  During winter months, hardwood floors tend to contract causing unsightly gaps.  These gaps can undermine the overall appearance of your floor.  To alleviate this, the ambient temperature and humidity should be monitored.  The ideal [...]

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Nov13

Glass Tile Installation

Glass tile is an excellent choice when selecting tile, yet there are a few factors to consider. To ensure a long lasting repair free installation, one must take care when installing glass tile.  Spacers should always be used as butting glass tiles tight to one another may cause cracking in the future.  When installing glass [...]

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Nov13

Home Carpet One is Now on Twitter

Stay tuned to all the latest Chicago Home Carpet One news on Twitter. Learn about our latest flooring specials, new flooring brands and styles, and much more!

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Nov12

Don't Miss Out On Our Chicago Flooring Sale

We wanted to let everyone know that now through November 23rd we are having a Year-End Markdown sale on many of our flooring products. These deals include flooring starting at 89 cents a square foot and no interest or payments for one year. Stop in today and take advantage of deals such as hardwood flooring [...]

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