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Case Study: The Difference New Floors Can Make

Updating your floors can rejuvenate your home.  Remodeling an entire home can be a big undertaking that requires a large budget.  If you want to freshen up your home on a moderate budget, consider replacing old flooring with a luxury vinyl plank to give your home an instant update without rebuilding the entire space. Here’s…

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Choosing a Trusted Contractor

Every renovation project has a few twists and turns.  Hiring a trusted contractor who can help you navigate the process is important.  Your budget is approved, you’ve got an idea or two for new flooring, now it’s time to choose the flooring company who will provide and install your new flooring.  What criteria should you…

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Employee Spotlight: Shannon Stokes

At Eastman Carpets, we take pride in our company and the team members that make us great.  We’re happy to celebrate them and their accomplishments and to give you a chance to learn about what makes them a special part of the Eastman’s family. Meet Shannon Stokes Shannon is an NC native.  He was born…

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Fall in Love with Vinyl

Some people hear the word “vinyl” and immediately remember bright linoleum filled kitchens with floral patterns, dated colors, and unrealistic textures. This is not your grandma’s vinyl. Get ready for a new relationship with modern vinyl flooring! Crushing on Karndean Kaleidoscope This geometric vinyl design from Karndean Flooring features realistic wood grans in modern neutral…

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Planning Ahead for Beach Property Renovations

Your beach property may be your personal retreat, a place for the kids and grandkids or a source of rental revenue… but the last thing you want in any case is delays and aggravation when it’s time to update and make renovations. Eastman’s has been proving flooring and installation as part of beach home and…

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Keeping Your Floors Clean in 2018

Keeping your floors clean is one resolution worth keeping this year.  Protect your family, your pets and your floors in 2018 by paying just a little bit of attention to the floors you walk on every day. Vacuuming No need to go out and buy the newest cleaning tools yet, just tell the kids to…

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Water Damage 101

Water damage can be a home owner’s worst nightmare.  From leaky faucets to flooding, damage is often swift and has serious consequences. In Eastman’s Carpet and Flooring’s newest guide, we’ll review the causes, signs, and restoration to help inform, protect, and restore your life after water damage. Whether you think your floors might be damaged…

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Maximize with Molding

Once you’ve decided what type of new flooring to put in your home you’ll need to consider transition molding. Molding and trim can make an impression and it’s a critical detail that often gets overlooked, yet adds a distinguishing feel of a well-designed room. Below are some of the common type of moldings and distinct…

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Employee Spotlight – Tom Crews

Tom Crews grew up in the community of Kinston, NC in Lenoir County where its rich history reflects its early foundation.  Tom attributes his positive attitude to his upbringing and being surrounded in an environment where family has always been important.  He loves spending time with his mom and family every chance he gets. Tom’s…

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Good Tidings For Christmas Tree Cleanup

Holidays are a joyous time with family and friends, Christmas is by far one of the most wonderful times of the year.  We do so much to prepare for the holidays to make this time memorable and fun – meal planning, cleaning, shopping, and decorating. After all the fun, it’s time to clean up the…

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