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How Long Will This Carpet Last?

Posted on May 21, 2013 by

We are frequently asked “How long will this carpet last?” Assuming you are looking at a range of carpets that fit your needs the only realistic reply to this question is “Basically, for as long as you take proper care … Continue reading →

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Why does my Exotic wood floor look different than the sample I saw at the store?

Posted on April 17, 2013 by

First let’s understand that this phenomenon occurs with all hardwoods, whether domestic or imported, common or exotic. Secondly, it is most noticeable and dramatic when hardwood floors are installed in their natural condition, in other words, unstained. What happens, and … Continue reading →

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How do you know you are getting a good carpet cushion?

Posted on March 21, 2013 by

Through our experience of selling and installing carpet in Chicago for over 100 years we learned what type of cushions work best with different types of carpets and applications. At Olson Rug & Flooring we always marry the proper carpet … Continue reading →

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Understanding Engineered Wood Flooring For Chicago Area Homeowners

Posted on February 18, 2013 by

Q. Why are there different veneer thicknesses, why are they so thin and how does it affect the performance of an engineered wood floor? The thickness of the veneer of engineered hardwood flooring basically has no effect on that board’s … Continue reading →

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Hand-crafted Runners by Olson Rug

Posted on September 21, 2012 by

Pie shaped stairs (or in fact any configuration other than straight) presents a visual dilemma for pre-finished runners. At Olson Rug we custom design runners by hand to ensure a balanced fit. We start by creating templates of the stairs … Continue reading →

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Not All Great Looking Hardwood Flooring Is Hardwood

Posted on June 14, 2012 by

Homeowners have always loved the look of a hardwood floor and today’s flooring manufacturers offer the wood visual appearance in many different types of flooring, such as vinyl, vinyl tile and laminate flooring.  Not only do these floors do a … Continue reading →

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Chicago Mohawk Carpet & Flooring Spring Sale

Posted on March 29, 2012 by

If you are in the market fo buy carpet and you live in the Chicago area stop into on of our 12 Chicago carpet store locations for the Mohawk Colors of Spring Carpet Sale. We have a tremendous selection of … Continue reading →

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Make Us An Offer On Any In-Stock Rug!

Posted on March 5, 2012 by

At Olson Rug we are looking to revamp our rug departments in all of our Chicago area flooring stores. In order to do this we have to move out all of our existing 1st quality, hanging sample rugs and rug … Continue reading →

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Why Buy Your Rug from Olson Rug vs an Internet Rug Company

Posted on February 17, 2012 by

Olson Rug & Flooring recognizes the convenience of internet browsing and buying. We understand the appeal of the real cost savings in time and dollars that the internet offers on many types of products such as Books, Cd’s, Batteries, Shampoo, … Continue reading →

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Coming soon… A Sensational New Soft Carpet

Posted on January 21, 2012 by

Coming this Spring Mohawk Carpet’s sensational new soft carpet, called: SmartStrand® Silk™ with DuPont™ Sorona®. This is the only luxuriously soft carpet with built-in stain and soil protection that never washes or wears off and cleans up with just water. … Continue reading →

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