Scharm Floor Covering

10/16/2026

Think solid hardwood can’t go over concrete? Think again. 🪵

With the right preparation, solid wood can thrive in slab ranch homes, sunrooms, additions, and concrete condo floors. It starts with moisture testing, a flat slab, and a quality v***r barrier. Many installers also use a floating plywood subfloor that moves with the wood through Chicagoland’s seasons.

One rule still stands:

Basements call for engineered hardwood.

Our latest blog covers where solid hardwood over concrete works and how to install it right: https://rizzoyoung.biz/solid-hardwood-over-concrete

Solid hardwood over concrete sounds like a pairing that should never work. For years, homeowners have heard that concrete and solid wood simply do not mix.

10/14/2026

Tomorrow is , and smart planning starts at home.

If new floors are on your list before holiday guests arrive, now is the time to move. National Karastan Month brings up to $1,000 back on select Karastan carpet, luxury vinyl, and hardwood. The offer runs through November 2nd.

Pair those savings with special financing, available with approved credit. Our Des Plaines team will help you compare styles and plan a project that fits your budget.

Explore your financing options: https://rizzoyoung.biz/finance-with-scharm

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Financing subject to credit approval.

10/12/2026

Today we recognize Columbus Day and Indigenous Peoples’ Day.

For many families, this day celebrates Italian-American heritage and the immigrant communities that helped build Chicagoland. For others, it honors the Native nations whose history on this land reaches back thousands of years.

Both stories are part of where we live. We’re grateful to serve neighbors from every background.

10/09/2026

Residential flooring—whether carpet, luxury vinyl tile (LVT), hardwood, or laminate—is one of the most critical components of a home’s interior. It influences comfort, visual appeal, and daily livability.

What many homeowners don’t realize is that most flooring deterioration doesn’t come from age, but from maintenance neglect.

Dirt, micro-abrasion, pet debris, spilled liquids, and routine foot traffic gradually reduce structural integrity and dull appearance.

Learn how to extend a floor's life: https://rizzoyoung.biz/47v83NH

To extend the lifespan of your residential floor by 30-40%, Scharm Floor Covering recommends a proper cleaning protocol every 12-18 months.

10/07/2026

Karastan is running a rebate through November 2nd. Qualifying purchases earn up to $1,000 back.

Their LuxeCraft and SmartStrand lines cover different needs. One brings a refined look to kitchens and entryways. The other delivers softness underfoot where families actually spend their evenings.

Carpet projects tend to sit on the back burner until something forces the issue. A rebate window is as good a reason as any to move one forward.

Stop by our Des Plaines showroom to see the Karastan samples in person!

10/05/2026

Style meets savings at Scharm Floor Covering. National Karastan Month is here, and select Karastan styles qualify for up to $1,000 back through November 2nd. Choose from SmartStrand carpet, LuxeCraft luxury vinyl, and BelleLuxe hardwood.

No minimum purchase, and special financing is available with approved credit.

10/02/2026

Hardwood prices moved in unexpected directions over the past two years.

Tariffs reshaped the cost of nearly every imported wood floor. Some manufacturers absorbed the increases. Others passed part along. A few stockpiled inventory ahead of the rules and held prices flat.

The result is uneven pricing across the market. Two retailers can quote different numbers for comparable floors depending on when each one bought inventory.

Our new article breaks down what changed, where today's hardwood comes from, and the questions worth asking before you buy.

Read it here: https://rizzoyoung.biz/2026-hardwood-flooring-costs

2026 hardwood flooring prices are harder to predict than they were just two years ago. Tariffs, shifting supply chains, and raw material costs push in different directions for Illinois homeowners.

09/30/2026

Italian herringbone in a breezeway and mud room. That takes vision, and it takes the right installer to pull it off.

Thank you to the customer who trusted us with this one. Reviews like this are why our family has stayed in this business for more than 50 years.

Herringbone is one of the most demanding patterns to lay. Every board has to sit exactly right. When it's done well, it turns a pass-through space into the first thing guests notice.

Have a pattern in mind? Bring the idea to our Des Plaines showroom. We'll help you find the material and get it installed correctly.

09/28/2026

Good people. Good course. Good day. ⛳

Thank you to the Des Plaines Chamber of Commerce for putting together another great Golf Classic at the Chevy Chase Country Club. Scharm Floor Covering was proud to sponsor this year.

Fifty years in this community, and the best part is still the people in it.

Already looking forward to next year.

09/25/2026

Fifty years in business doesn't happen without a community behind you, and we're grateful to have the Des Plaines Chamber of Commerce in our corner.

We're honored to be spotlighted as part of their "The Source" initiative, a Cook County network built to connect small business owners like Fred with expert guidance and resources at every stage of growth. It's a reminder of how much local support matters, whether you're just starting out or fifty years in.

Thank you to the Chamber for the recognition, and to everyone who has supported Scharm Floor Covering along the way.

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