With more and more people choosing to spend their money on renovations as opposed to vacations, the number of DIY projects has sky rocketed. The increase in renovations comes with some issues though. Over the last four to five years we have seen a steady decrease in the number of new tradespeople. This means that … Continue reading What kind of DIY’er are you?

We have been operating out of our trusty little trailer for a while now, but it was certainly time for a change. As you can see, there's quite a bit of wear and tear on Ol' faithful here. so when we were presented witht the idea of this gently used, BIGGER trailer, we couldnt pass … Continue reading Out with the old, In with the new

Here at Stirling Carpet and flooring, we have so many vinyl plank products that some customers can become overwhelmed. So let me direct you to two products that are tried and true, so that next time you're in, you'll know where to start. Rigid Core; Vantage and Essentials Rigid core vantage and Rigid core essentials … Continue reading The MVP of LVT

It's finally here! I've included all of the products in our sale, and listed them below. Vinyl Plank/Tile Rigid Core Vantage, on sale for $4.99/sf Rigid Core Essentials, on sale for $3.19/sf Omega, on sale for $5.49/sf Stone Trends, on sale for $3.59/sf Laminate RevWood Select and Premium, on sale for as low as $4.09/sf … Continue reading It’s our Fall Sale!

Written by: Mya Stolte You may think that carpet is out of date, but it's still 60% of our business! I'm not talking about shag that covers your ankles, I'm talking about carpet that compliments your style and feels warm underfoot. Carpet has come a long way since the days of moss green shag, it … Continue reading SmartStrand is the Smart Choice

Written by: Mya Stolte, August 30, 2021 White subway tile has been around for years, and there's a reason for that. It's beautiful! White subway tile goes with many different styles and aesthetics. You could go for a retro style, like subway tile is traditionally associated with, or you could go with an understated and … Continue reading Subway tile, Always a classic

Written by Mya Stolte, August 27 2021 Laminate is a great flooring option, but it has a time and a place. One place that it should not go is in a cottage. Especially waterfront ones. I'm here to help explain why. Let's talk about the water resistance of laminate. Most laminate is not rated for … Continue reading Why laminate should be avoided in waterfront cottages

You just had cozy warm carpet installed in all the bedrooms just before the snow flew. Ahhh! Now you can settle in for a bearish cold Canadian winter. You're left with several offcut pieces from the install. Do you throw them away? We say NO WAY! We've got some tips and tricks on how to … Continue reading Carpet Remnants. Why keep them?

A flooring project is a big undertaking, whether you are doing it yourself, or are having it done by a contractor. Some people have the skills required to do it alone, so hats off to you! Other people are more comfortable with letting other people do the dirty work. My hope is to help you … Continue reading The benefits of having a professional install your flooring

Renovating your floors can be a big undertaking but it doesn't have to be intimidating. The first step is knowing when to replace your existing floors. Here are 5 signs that it may be time to start the task. Damage The telltale sign that its time to replace flooring is damage. This comes in many … Continue reading 5 Signs that it may be time to replace your Flooring