Discover the perfect carpet for your home with our comprehensive guide to carpet textures. From plush to frieze, learn about the unique benefits and styles to find the ideal carpet for your home.
Needing a fresh inspiration to update your home this spring? Check out these 2019 color trends from Norwalk Furniture.
What fall means for your flooring.. From carpet to hardwood we will help you prepare your flooring for the fall weather.
Carpet padding is more than just a cushion—it protects your carpet, extends its lifespan, and enhances comfort. At Koebers, we recommend 8lb, 7/16” rebond padding for most homes due to its perfect balance of durability and comfort. For families with spills or pet accidents, a moisture-barrier option adds extra protection. Avoid gimmicks and low-quality pads that wear out quickly. Let us help you choose the best pad for your carpet and lifestyle!
Don't let leftover carpet remnants go to waste! Turn them into custom rugs for your home, like foot rugs, hall runners, and pet mats. Our expert team can cut, edge bind, and finish your remnants, adding non-skid backing and padding for a polished look. Keep a scrap for future repairs to ensure a perfect match for any accidents. Alternatively, sell or donate your remnants online, or give to our Teacher Rug Giveaway Day, where donations become classroom rugs for local teachers. These simple steps can give your carpet remnants a second life and keep them out of the landfill!
Deciding whether to paint before or after installing new flooring can be a puzzle for homeowners planning renovations. This decision can drastically alter the project’s quality, since attention to detail is crucial when installing new carpet or vinyl flooring, as it is with interior painting. Therefore, it’s important when managing a multi-faceted remodel to make an informed decision about the order of work based on your specific circumstances. To assist with this decision, we’ve partnered with the painting gurus at Pearl Painters to combine our wisdom and share it with you.
A gorgeous newly installed floor, which was followed by a meticulus paint job by the Pearl Painters crew.
An expert painter (like us!) can be trusted to paint last; if you’re not hiring a professional with a rigorous preparation process, paint first – but you’ll have to settle for a lower quality finish in the end.
A gorgeous newly installed floor, which was followed by a meticulus paint job by the Pearl Painters crew.
Closeup of the new floor, trim, and paint. Look at those crisp lines!
When it comes to carpet installation, Koeber’s suggests painting the trim and walls before laying down new carpets. However, this recommendation hinges on the painter’s proficiency in safeguarding the flooring. Usually, new carpeting is the final element to be installed before moving in furniture and calling the space done. This is because inexperienced painters may not adequately shield freshly installed flooring.
For hard surfaces, it’s necessary to remove existing baseboards before installation and then repaint them neatly after reinstallation to cover nail and caulking holes.
The Pearl Painters team carefully carries out painting tasks after the installation of new floors. Being specialists in residential repainting, they possess the necessary equipment and knowledge required to work in occupied homes. Their meticulous process ensures that fresh surfaces receive the utmost care.
“We share the Koeber’s team’s view that painting should happen first if the painter cannot ensure the new carpet’s protection, or if they lack experience. However, when dealing with laminate or hardwood floors, painting beforehand is ill-advised, no matter who the painter is.
Unlike painters who prioritize their own convenience, Pearl Painters emphasizes thorough protection of both new flooring and furniture, thereby reducing reliance on touch-ups later on.
Some painters will underestimate the time and cost of what become very necessary touch-ups, resulting in higher expenses for the customer. Such contractors may boast about their speed and cost savings from skipping the extensive preparation required when new floors are in place. Unfortunately, they often overlook the additional work required after carpet, hardwood, or vinyl flooring installation. Suddenly, scheduling all that follow-up work becomes a challenge.
It’s also important to note that touch-ups often fall short of perfection as they generally don’t blend seamlessly. This is especially true for baseboards, which are the most likely to be damaged during floor installation or refinishing. If you want perfectly glossy, evenly painted baseboards, then you need to have us paint them after the flooring is complete.
While we appreciate that correcting imperfections is a necessary part of the painting process, we emphasize preparation and care upfront in order to reduce dependency on fixing issues later on.
New construction painters, more accustomed to working in unfinished rooms, lack experience in safeguarding carpet. They usually arrive before the carpet is laid in a new home. With hard flooring, they can come in after installation since messes are easier to clean up.
However, it’s this lack of experience that puts them behind residential repainting specialists like our Pearl Painters team. We have a process and the necessary equipment and expertise to fully protect flooring and furniture in order to minimize disruption to your home. We’re used to working in occupied homes, and we prioritize protection as a fundamental aspect of our workflow. We employ specific methods to safeguard and isolate surfaces during painting.”
For a flawless and consistent finish, it’s critical to hire the right painter after completing your flooring installation.
When a painter arrives at a home prepared to start work, only to discover that flooring installation is scheduled shortly after, it can create significant challenges. That’s why we always inquire about any planned remodeling work before finalizing our schedule.
Efficient coordination among contractors is crucial during a remodel to ensure seamless progress. Ideally, contractors should collaborate to schedule work effectively in order to avoid delays or unexpected repair work.
Lack of communication, or a painter starting work before flooring installation, leads to inevitable touch-ups. This results in increased costs as painters must spend extra time rectifying damage caused during the demo and installation of new flooring.”
At Pearl Painters, their focus for touch-ups is on refining details like correcting crooked lines, as opposed to fixing damage caused by inadequate preparation.
Installing flooring after painting will result in necessary touch-ups afterward, regardless of the flooring type. The extent of damage varies based on the floor material and installation. Since fresh paint requires 30 days to fully cure, installing flooring within this timeframe significantly increases the likelihood of damaging the paint.
Due to the rough backs of carpets, damage to freshly painted baseboards is inevitable. There are soft-backed carpets by Shaw, which does reduce damage, but you will still have touch-ups. No matter the carpet back roughness, there are other factors, including pounding the carpet under the baseboards for tack strip installation.
Luxury Vinyl Plank (LVP) installation can also lead to damage to baseboards and walls, necessitating touch-ups. Transitioning from carpet to LVP typically involves removing and reinstalling baseboards, allowing painters to repaint them effectively. Koebers always enjoys partnering with Pearl Painters on a project because of their meticulous approach to the overall process.
Pearl Painters has a special technique to avoid using tape on new vinyl or hardwood floors that might leave unwanted marks.
To reinstall the baseboards, they start by laying down paper followed by a playing card, then the baseboard. This process is repeated several times until all baseboards are in place. This method prevents paint from bleeding onto the floor. When the work is complete and it’s time to remove the paper, it can be easily slid out due to the presence of the playing cards.
This particular method would only happen if the flooring contractor knew that the painters were coming in afterward, so collaboration between contractors who share an awareness of the project schedule can have great results.
When working with a hardwood refinishing specialist, they should state in their contract that baseboards will need to be touched up afterward. This is especially true if they are stripping the color and restaining, since the stain can walk up the tape and stain the baseboards.
Fortunately, we know exactly how to handle painting in a room with newly refinished – even restained – hardwood floors. Baseboards are typically not removed during hardwood floor refinishing, so it’s key to protect them properly during the process and even more crucial to paint afterward without harming your gorgeous new floor.
Pearl Painters has all the materials, including special 3M tape, plus the experience needed to give you both beautiful floors and paint – without any compromise.
Opting for a professional residential repainting service ensures a superior finish for your renovation, particularly when painting after installing new flooring. With Pearl Painters and Koebers teaming up, you can rest assured that your floors will be taken care and your paint will be well done!
Transform your home into a haven for pets and kids with our curated selection of top-tier flooring options. From the unmatched durability and realistic aesthetics of Luxury Vinyl Plank by trusted brands like COREtec Flooring and Shaw Floorte, to the resilient comfort of Solution Dyed Nylon Carpet, and the timeless appeal of carefully selected prefinished Hardwood Flooring – we've got you covered. Visit Koebers showroom for expert guidance, and let our team help you discover the perfect flooring that seamlessly combines style with functionality for your active family.
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October 11th, 2023: What’s Trending in Carpet Blog & Instagram Reel
Elevate your home's style with the latest carpet trends! Discover herringbone elegance, nature-inspired textures, bold geometrics, and natural-looking sisal weaves. This blog and Instagram reel will show you what is on trend in all things carpet patterns!
October 5th, 2023
If you operate your shades with a cord, it’s time for a change! Cords are unsafe for pets and kids, not to mention finicky and problematic overtime. Get with the times and look into PowerView Motorization from @hunterdouglas! We are your a PowerView pros here at Koebers. Here are a few benefits of PowerView:
👉 Styles such as honeycombs, roller shades, Roman shades, and more are available
👉Operate shades with a remote, wall mount, or your phone
👉 Create schedules for operating according to daylight or times of day
👉Operate shades when you are away or out of town
👉 Clean look, no hanging cords or wands
👉More affordable than you think!
👉High Tec and compatible with most smart home devices such as Google Home and Amazon Alexa
& so many more benefits you need to see!
📍 Visit us in Beaverton or schedule a free estimate at the link in our bio
September 14th, 2023
Stunning design by L. Evans Design Group -thanks for sharing photos! We always enjoy working on projects with Linda!
Flooring is COREtec Floors Treasure Pine
Founder Friday Posts
Thank you to our customers and friends for your business over the year. As a local family business, we are committed to giving back to our community. When we asked for your help, you overwhelmed us with generous donations!
60+ Towel pieces and sets donated to Family Justice Center at our Spring Sale
100+ Stuffed Animals donated to Doernbecher Children’s Hospital for our Fall Sale
Luxury Vinyl Continues to Surge
We installed luxury vinyl flooring more than any other hard surface in 2022. The waterproof and scratch resistant qualities make it an excellent solution for homes with pets and kids.
Adding A WOW Factor
Stair runners with patterned carpet and unique designs were highly requested this year.
PowerView Motorized Shades
Shades operated by smart devices and remotes made up 60% of our window covering sales this year. Ease of operation, automated schedules, and cord free operation are just a few of the benefits of PowerView Motorization by Hunter Douglas.
Laminate Resurgence
Over the last few years, laminate has been revamped in competition with Luxury Vinyl. We are expecting to see a high demand in Laminate flooring as it boasts features such as enhanced durability and scratch resistance, better water resistance qualities and more.
Pet Friendly Nylon Carpets
Carpets will continue to be made with pets and kids in mind. Carpet continues to be the most affordable flooring option available.
Selecting one carpet style to install throughout the home creates continuity, opens the space, and simplifies the carpet shopping experience. However, many homes have various levels of traffic and needs. For example, in your bedroom you may want a cushy, soft touch whereas your stairs take a beating and require high durability. The softer you go in carpeting, the more durability you are compromising. Our goal is to help you find that happy medium and select a carpet that lives through various conditions and traffic levels. We’ve compiled a list of 7 residential carpets that will perform well in high traffic and give you a cozy, comfy feel underfoot. You CAN have the best of both worlds!
Subtle two-toned cut pile carpet with 3 height options and lovely neutral pallet to choose from
Cut & loop with a subtle pattern
Cut & Loop subtle pattern with contrasting 2 tone texture
Cut & Loop subtle pattern with neutral 2 tone
Dense textured plush with cushy feel and extensive solid color palette
Dense Cut Pile with 2 toned texture and a variety of color choices
Solid or multi-toned color options with random cut/ loop pattern
*Not all carpets are the perfect fit for everyone. These are suggested starting points. Stop by our showroom to speak to a carpet professional who can help advise based on your usage and traffic.
Anderson Tuftex’s Only Natural carpet is increasingly popular these days. About half of our stair runner installations are done in this beautiful herringbone pattern. The subtle pattern blends well in any home. The color options from light to dark, and gray to beige and even a few bright color options allow this carpet to fit a variety of design tastes. We’ve compiled a photo album of Only Natural herringbone carpet installations:
Stair runners are becoming increasingly popular in the Pacific Northwest. Warmth, comfort, design and safety are just a few benefits of a stair runner. Anderson Tuftex brand makes many unique patterns built for high traffic areas and pets. We recently installed a style called Scout on a neat stair case with white rise and wood tread. Before and after’s shown below:
Luxury Vinyl flooring (also known as LVT or LVP) has been increasingly popular in our industry. Its waterproof qualities and durability make it an excellent option for kitchens, bathrooms, and living spaces. A full kitchen remodel is not always an option, but new flooring can really update the space. It can feel overwhelming to select a floor that will coordinate in your home with your cabinets and other aspects.
In this video we will show you our most popular & realistic design coordinations that we’re seeing here at Koebers.
Move furniture such as cribs, beds and dressers away from your windows
If you have cords on your existing window coverings, fasten them with cord cleats
If you have continuous cord loops, be sure they are secured to your wall or the window frame.
When ordering new window coverings, eliminate cords. There are MANY OPTIONS- some at no additional charge! If cords are needed, order them as short as possible or option for a wand instead!
If you are in need of cord cleats to secure your existing cords – call us! We will give you these for FREE. If you are in the market for window coverings, give us a call, we can help assure that you are purchasing safe window coverings.
Cord Cleat (pick one up for FREE) Cord wraps around this cleat to keep cords up and away from children and pets
