The Tampa Bay area is seeing some good news in its housing market. Recently, a story appeared that detailed how the home prices have increased in the area, and how the increase has topped all other metro areas in Florida. Much of this was due to a shortage of homes, which drove prices higher. Here ...

Did you know that Bob's Carpet Mart and Flooring has 14 stores in the Tampa Bay area, and that each one is now having one of the best carpet sales to be found anywhere? We would like to share a few things about our carpet sale that we think will be useful to anyone looking for new flooring.Let's ...

If you have been driving around the Tampa Bay area and wondering if you are seeing more condo building, the answer is yes, you are. We got an inside look at this activity, and why it is taking place here, reading a recent article. We thought you might like to know more about why we are seeing an ...

At Bob's Carpet Mart and Flooring, our current carpet sale includes a lot more than just carpeting. If you have been thinking about new laminate flooring for your home, now is the time to visit with us at one of our 14 Tampa Bay Area showrooms. It is just a plain fact that we have one of the best ...

While 2016 may have been a hard year for most real estate markets across America, Tampa Bay, Florida did exceptionally well. New reports are coming out that detail just how well we did around here, especially in terms of home sales, year-over-year. This, of course, is good news for our area, as ...

Did you know that Bob's Carpet Mart and Flooring has 14 locations in the Tampa Bay area, and that each one of them is now offering great prices on all our flooring during our current carpet sale? When it comes to finding the best prices on flooring, we are known to be one of the best vendors to ...

If you have been following the “Vision 2030” plan, you will be interested in knowing that some of its details have been released. These proposed plans are intended to help grow the Port Tampa Bay area, and it includes some ideas on how to generate more income in the area through sales and rentals. ...

What better time for a fantastic carpet sale than just before the 2016 holiday season kicks off? We know that many of those in the Tampa Bay area are thinking of adding new flooring systems before guests and family arrive for the holidays. To help all of you who are thinking that now is the time ...

Have you seen the leaning tower of Pisa? It leans because of the soil beneath it being somewhat loose and sandy. Who would have thought that the same thing could cause the Plaza Harbor Island to sink? It appears that may be happening, crazy as it sounds. We heard about this the other day and ...

If you are thinking of new flooring for the holidays, think about taking advantage of our big carpet sale that is going on right now! At Bob’s Carpet Mart and Flooring, we know that many of our local homeowners want new flooring before holiday guests start arriving for the many festivities heading ...

It was recently announced that a single-family home in the Tampa Bay area sold for a whopping $6.8 million. This is the highest price paid for this type of structure in the last three years. It is yet another sign that the local real estate market is making a comeback. Here is a short portion of ...

Summer is over and cooler weather is on the way. That makes this a great time to visit with us and see our fantastic carpet sale that is currently in full swing. At Bob's Carpet Mart and Flooring, we love showcasing our many flooring systems, and we love offering these systems at low, low prices. ...

It was recently announced that Tampa has made it into the Top Ten Cities for real estate investing. It came in at Number 2 for US cities in which to own property. This is very good news, and it bodes well for the entire Tampa Bay area. A very informative article detailed some of the facts ...

At Bob's Carpet Mart and Flooring, we often have the best carpet sale in the Tampa Bay area, and our current sale is going on right now. This is one of the best times of the year to get that new flooring that you have been dreaming of, and to get that new flooring for less money. Many of our ...

For decades now, when homeowners and business owners in the Tampa Bay area have thought about the best carpet sale in town, Bob’s Carpet Mart and Flooring came to mind! This is not us bragging, it is fact. No one offers more savings on quality flooring, more often, than we do. Our customers ...

August was a good month for Tampa Bay area home prices. They rose by about 20 percent, and that led the state. If you are selling your home, this was great news. If you are buying, maybe, not so much. In either case, this shows that the housing market in, and around Tampa Bay, is active. Here is a ...

At Bob’s Carpet Mart and Flooring, we have 14 stores in the Tampa Bay area and all of them are now participating in our great carpet sale. This is the best time to buy that new flooring that you have been dreaming of, and save some serious cash at the same time. As summer winds down, now is the ...

At Bob’s Carpet Mart and Flooring, we are having a great carpet sale to help those who ma​y have suffered damage during Hurricane Hermine. The storm caused damage to certain areas, but it certainly could have been worse, most residents agree. Here is a new summary of what we experienced here.“About ...

​There is good news for the Tampa Bay area (and many other parts of Florida) in the housing market activity sector. The latest index from Freddie Mac shows that our area is seeing some big movement in terms of home sales and home prices. A part of the article that details this news follows: ...

When I was a kid, I used to love lounging around the living room of my family’s house because the living room had a deep pile shag carpet laid down over what felt like 3 inches of padding underneath. I would lie down on the floor to watch Television. In the evening, I would fall asleep on the ...

At Bob’s Carpet Mart and Flooring, we have a carpet sale many times during the year and we have often wondered if saving money was the only reason so many people come into the store during these sales. We have noticed that many of our customers are retired individuals who are looking to make ...

​Everybody loves a good bargain. It is safe to say that most times when we are shopping for something. we are always looking for the best deals. In the grocery store we check the front for double coupon days, or see what the specials are through the flyer at the front of the store. When we ...

​Several counties in the Tampa Bay​ area are on track to see continued growth in terms of property value assessments. This is good news, as it may indicate that the Bay area is finally seeing the light at the end of the tunnel with this current real estate crisis. In simple terms, this means ...

I remember back in the 70’s as a kid, walking into homes that had sunken living rooms, dens, playrooms and finished basements. Almost all of those rooms had the same thing in common, shag carpeting. For those of you who have no idea what shag carpet is, it was a carpet that had a very long ...

There can be any number of reasons why Tampa Bay area homeowners might want to sell their homes. Job relocation, children moving away, or just wanting to get into another home, are all good reasons for selling. But, in this housing market, selling can be tricky. We noticed that a company in ...

Are you looking for new flooring for your home that adds a warm and comfortable aesthetic? Carpet is a great option for homeowners who want their home to be a relaxing escape from the busy world. You can achieve this aesthetic in your home for a great low price due to the incredible carpet ...

​Many Tampa Bay area homeowners are feeling some relief as news is coming out that fewer homes are now underwater than there were just a few months ago. Underwater, in this sense, occurs when homeowners owe more on their homes than what the home is worth. This is also known as negative equity....

It’s time to buy new carpet for your home or business and you are looking to get the biggest bang for your buck. It’s certainly no surprise that a conscientious consumer would search high and low for the best possible prices and quality on the carpet he will be installing. Come into Bob’s ...

If you own a home in the Tampa Bay area, you may have heard about the so-called zombie foreclosures that continue to happen in the region. These are foreclosed properties that are on the verge of falling apart, and they have presented a few problems in many ways. We read a story recently ...

Summer time in the Tampa Bay Area is filled with things to do. In fact, there are so many wonderful events that it would take many pages just to name them. Summer is also the time that many homeowners start thinking about making improvements to their homes. For many, this means taking ...

The Tampa Bay area of Florida has a long and distinguished history of helping the environment. Over the last few decades, individuals, businesses, and local governments have all done their part to keep the area free of environmental problems. It has not always worked out, but in many cases, ...

Carpet! There’s nothing quite like feeling the soft fibers of a deep pile carpet between your toes as you exit your bed in the morning, or the warmth on the bottom of your feet as you walk across the floor to begin your daily routine. There’s also the durability and smart looks of a tightly ...

This year the residents of Tampa Bay will need to do a bit more as they prepare for the summer months that are quickly approaching. One of the more important things we all need to consider is taking precautions against mosquitoes, as we can expect the Zika virus to hit us this year. While ...

At Bob's Carpet Mart and Flooring, our famous carpet sale lasts year round. This is not something you find with many other flooring vendors in the Tampa Bay area, who merely offer a few lines of their carpeting at reduced prices for a short time, and then the prices go back up again. Not with ...

Many workers in Florida, including those in the Tampa Bay area, have wondered if their personal incomes would ever start to grow again. The answer is yes, finally! But that growth is not as fast as many would like, and it seems to be happening more in some areas of the state than in others. ...

Carpet, it is so nice to feel the soft texture and warmth underfoot as you get out of bed in the morning. Hard surfaces are all the rage in design right now, but getting out of bed to a tile floor in the winter can be quite a shocking wake up for your feet. Yes, carpet is so much more morning ...

The new state budget for Florida contains a lot of items; some are mandatory and useful, others maybe not so much. Of course, it is the taxpayer who has to foot these payouts, and a few taxpayers are wondering just what the legislative branch was thinking when they passed this new budget. The ...

Living in the Tampa Bay area is similar to living in paradise. It is a relaxed and stress free environment and now you’ve been thinking of giving your home that same appeal. Carpet is a great way to give your home the comfortable and relaxed aesthetic that you love about Tampa Bay. Florida ...

For many of those living in the Tampa Bay area, the buying or selling of a home is one of the most important events in their lifetimes. What many consumers do not fully understand is the important role that real estate appraisers play in these transactions. The appraiser's role is important ...

You are remodeling or maybe just refurbishing a room or two in your home, and you need to replace the old carpet in the room but you don't want to spend a fortune on the new carpet. Buying cheap carpet is a scary proposition, because you're not sure of the quality you might get from the local ...

There are a lot of new things and gizmos surrounding us today, and one of the more obvious are aerial drones. This seems to be especially true for those who are living or working in the Tampa Bay area of Florida. The problem has become so profound that it is making it into the news. “...

Would you like to know about a carpet sale that actually saves you money? If so, we have some great news for you. At Bob's Carpet Mart and Flooring, we are offering 47 percent off of everything in the store (and we have 15 stores for your convenience in the Tampa Bay area). Visiting whichever ...

If you own any rental properties in the Tampa Bay area and have noticed a drop off of your usual Canadian snowbird business, the cause may be the weakening Canadian dollar. This drop in the Canadian dollar has been going on for a couple of years now, and it is beginning to affect Florida ...

Bob's Carpet Mart and Flooring has an extremely simple but important operational philosophy: To provide the best possible service, the broadest selection of products, and the most attractive carpet at sale prices anywhere in the Tampa Bay, Florida area. We can live up to this promise of ...

For every buyer of a home, there also has to be a seller. This is just as true for those in the Tampa Bay area as it is for anywhere else. And also true is that selling a home may affect your tax liabilities. This is where working with local carpet stores can actually make a difference. ...

​Bob's Carpet Mart and Flooring with a key business philosophy: Provide the best possible service, the most complete choice of flooring materials, and the most competitive prices available in the Tampa Bay, Florida area. We decided upon this operating philosophy when we opened our first store ...

​With the New Year just getting started, changes are already taking place in the Tampa Bay area, as well as other parts of Florida. This should come as no surprise as many businesses from car dealers to carpet stores are gearing up for what they hope will be a great year. For grocery store ...

There are many reasons why you should be considering carpet for your home. It is a timeless flooring option for homeowners who have similar preferences in home aesthetics, comfort and elegance. These characteristics paired with the amazing advances in manufacturing and unique trends help ...

​More than a few people have felt the urge to get into what is commonly known as “house flipping”. There are some good reasons for this popularity, one being that if done right, it can be very profitable. When flippers get good deals at local carpet stores, cabinet shops, and roofers, they ...

Hey, Tampa Bay residents! If you're looking for a store that's local, sells carpeting (among other types of flooring), and strives to provide top customer service- you're in luck! With 15 convenient locations in the Tampa Bay area, Bob's Carpet Mart and Flooring offers all you could wish for ...

​The Tampa Bay area has been abuzz with news about the new stadium renovations that are in the works. Now, we know some of the details surrounding the $100 million project. According to a recent story published by the Tampa Bay Business Journal, we learn the following: “The Bucs on ...

Bob’s Carpet Mart and Flooring provides Tampa Bay area customers with lower prices thanks to the quantity buying power of our 15 carpet stores. We purchase large quantities of flooring materials at discounted prices and then pass the savings along to our area homeowners and businesses as ...

When it comes to home improvements in the Tampa Bay Area, it really does not matter if you are dealing with carpet stores, roofing companies, subcontractors or even general contractors, you have to be careful. There are more than a few people out there who promise homeowners the moon when it ...

Bob’s Carpet Mart and Flooring has huge quantity buying power from 15 carpet stores. We buy very large quantities of flooring products at discounted prices smaller retailers just can’t qualify for. This advantage gives us a unique opportunity to pass along these savings to our customers as ...

If you have been thinking of visiting Tampa Bay area carpet stores for new flooring, this may be time to do so. Why? Because many local carpet stores are offering great deals and discounts as they try to capture some of the home flipping business that is again on the rise. ​“House ...

Bob’s Carpet Mart and Flooring has the quantity buying power of 15 carpet stores to purchase large quantities of flooring materials at discounted prices. We then pass the savings along to our customers in the form of lower prices. For Tampa Bay area homeowners and businesses, this means ...

Bob's Carpet Mart and Flooring has an extremely simple but important operational philosophy: To provide the best possible service, the broadest selection of products, and the most attractive prices available anywhere in the Tampa Bay, Florida area. We started operating with this philosophy ...

Is it time to turn in your old flooring for brand new quality carpet that you can enjoy for the years to come? Have you found yourself lost in a slew of web browsers full of hundreds of styles, brands, colors and textures and are having a tough time finding the carpet that best fits your home?...

​Homeowners in the Tampa Bay area, along with many home improvement trades such as carpet stores, remodeling companies, and roofers, may be in line for better days as news comes out that this area of Florida is seeing an increase in home demand. This increase in home demand extends across the ...

Why do so many people in the Tampa Bay area come to Bob's Carpet Mart for their laminate flooring? Well, there are a few answers to that question. Let's look at a few of them. Huge laminate flooring selection We carry a great line of Mohawk Industries laminate flooring. This is a name ...

Do you prefer the look of hardwood flooring or natural stone flooring, but aren’t ready to spend the money to get them? Laminate flooring is the perfect flooring to give your Tampa Bay area home the look of hardwood or natural stone at a fraction of the price. The experts at Bob’s Carpet Mart ...

You know the old saying, “There are two things we can count on, death and taxes?”  Tampa Bay area residents can count one more, “With our subtropical climate that includes high heat, humidity and storms, one thing’s for sure—your kitchen floor better be tough.”​That’s what HGTV says here. ...

​Everyone who is has remodeled their homes on a budget knows that finding a great deal on flooring is the key to staying on budget. You won’t have to sacrifice on quality to get a great deal if you choose laminate flooring. Everyone in the Tampa Bay area can count on Bob’s Carpet Mart and ...

​Did you know that laminate flooring is one of the most popular flooring systems in the Tampa Bay area? There are reasons why so many homeowners and business owners choose laminate flooring. Bob's Carpet Mart and Flooring would like to share a few of those reasons with you. Laminate ...

​If you live in or around the Tampa Bay area, you have access to perhaps the best carpet store in the whole state of Florida. The carpet store we are talking about is Bob's Carpet Mart and Flooring, but we know that talk is cheap and anyone can say that they are the best. Here is why we ...

In the Tampa Bay area, you’ll find gated communities, condos, and executive-style homes.  Walk into a carpet store and you’ll also find a lot of carpet styles, shapes, colors and patterns. Carpet remains the #1 choice among homeowners but, since the climate in the Tampa Bay area is sub-...

​So you have decided on carpet flooring for your home and it’s time to hit the carpet store! Bob’s Carpet Mart and Flooring in the Tampa Bay area is the carpet store for you. Being at a carpet store is an amazing and insightful way to shop for carpet. Carpet stores are filled with some of the ...

​Have you ever walked into a Tampa Bay area carpet store only to find disappointment? It is not that uncommon to visit a local carpet store and discover that they have only a very limited selection of carpeting from which to choose. This is not what Tampa Bay area residents want, and it is ...

There are miles of white and beige, four inch square tiles in every community. For years, specifiers used these now-boring options as a default. Contemporary tiles provide a spectrum of alternatives that offer stylish, hard wearing and value-adding surface solutions! High definition ...

Welcome to the world of ceramic and porcelain tile. The world of tile is rich in design possibilities limited only by your creative imagination.  It really is all about you and the many ways you can express yourself.We will start with the basics, and then we can explore things about tile you ...

Regardless of which natural stone flooring product you’ve chosen, sand and dirt can damage your natural stone’s surface because they are abrasive materials. This means that regular cleaning of your new natural stone floor is a must if your new floor’s good looks and durability are to last for ...

Vinyl flooring is a wise choice for several reasons including safety, comfort, durability and most importantly resiliency. This engineered product offers a plethora of benefits that other flooring choices just can match starting with the sheer number of options that can be had design wise.  ...

When shopping for the perfect carpet for your home, it is important to consider the technical as well as visual aspects. Carpet dealers such as Bob’s Carpet Mart have a few samples and professional staff handy to simplify the buying process. Another factor to bear in mind is the amount of ...

Choosing the perfect carpet may seem like a tedious task considering the myriad brands, styles, price and technology available, but STAINMASTER® carpets are an absolute choice and here’s why! Introduced over two decades ago, STAINMASTER® has revolutionized the carpet industry with its stellar ...

Each year, the home décor predictions are released, with a plethora of hits and a few misses as well! The list below is a compilation of the best design trends for 2014. Emerald:Awarded color of the year by Pantone, Emerald is a vibrant shade of green and is bound to excite for several ...

If you’ve ever wished for a floor that’s naturally comfortable, luxuriously soft, easy to care for, soft, warm and quite, yet withstands high levels of foot traffic, cork floors make a great choice. It has the unmatched resiliency and insulating qualities of carpet and exemplifies a luxurious ...

As more and more homeowners stray away from conventional flooring options, bamboo has received a surge of appeal for all the right reasons. One of the most notable benefits of bamboo flooring or green flooring is that it is available in abundance,and is easier to replenish compared to other ...

Area rugs are often regarded as magic carpets and buying can be overwhelming similar to buying a dress for your grandma. This quintessential decorative accessory adds warmth and personality to any room, but with so many colors, styles, sizes and price tags to choose from, how do you know ...

The flooring in your home may not be the first thing on your mind compared to other aspects of your home probably because you’ve walked all over it. But given the plethora of flooring choices today, getting the perfect surface is not as overwhelming as it used to be. Whether you’re remodeling ...

Laminate flooring was first introduced in the late 70’s and it was Pergo – the company that first brought laminate flooring to the European market in 1984. Although they exemplify the look of wood, they are anything but that. In fact, they are completely manufactured and can be developed to ...

It’s true! The right flooring can give you that luxurious feeling of walking on soft clouds. Quite literally. With 15 stores spread out over Tampa Bay, we are a local favorite carpet and flooring store. Ladies and gentlemen, read on, as Bob’s Carpet and Flooring Mart presents to you flooring ...

We all would love to create unique interiors for our homes that clearly define our aesthetic tastes and highlightour personalities. Who wouldn’t love to call a home their own that oozes warmth, a sense of welcome and a distinct character?Though we would love to be, unfortunately most of us ...

 A thing of beauty is a joy forever, they say. A thing of beauty is also eternal and timeless. Did you know that your carpet can perfectly fit this description?Say hello to beautiful carpets that literally last forever. Say hello to Anso Nylon Carpets from Shaw Industries.  Your World ...

Keeping your carpets looking brand new isn’t easy, especially not after all the drops, spills and many other things that it goes through. But fear not! Bob’s Carpet and Flooring Mart, Tampa Bay’s favorite go-to flooring store brings to you simple tips to help you to preserve the hygiene and ...

Say goodbye to marbles and ceramics, now it’s time to go green on the floors instead! Yes, when it comes to long lasting and creative flooring ideas, architects and interior designers are now harping on the truly environmentally friendly options instead. These are natural materials/products ...

With the ever increasing global population, and the consequent rise in greenhouse effects, there is hardly anything better we all can do than to use sustainable products. The awareness towards reducing the carbon footprint is growing like never before among leading firms across industries worldwide....

After picking the right color scheme and choosing the perfect furniture for your home, do you still feel there’s something missing? Are you looking for the one elementwhich will add a little zing and pep up the ambience? Rugs could be the perfect answer! (Patience, patience! We’ll get to the ...

Tiles or hardwood flooring –you are trying to decide which one to install for your kitchen floor! The decision is not easy because both are popular kitchen flooring solutions, and both are good.Bob’s Carpet and Flooring Mart, the leading flooring solutions provider in the Tampa Bay area of ...

Home is where the heart is and home is where the heart will always stay. The bond you share with family is like no other, and quality time spent in the company of kin makes a house a home.  It’s a given then, that your family room is the one place in your home that your entire family can sit ...

When you think of vinyl flooring, does the image of an artificial, plastic looking floor that is easy to ruin come to your mind?If yes, you are clearly thinking of yesterday’s vinyl flooring products.  The world has moved far from such inferior flooring products. Flooring options today are ...

Almost all flooring and carpet stores will offer you a huge variety of tile, carpet rugs, laminate and vinyl flooring. Each store will also have its unique sales strategy. Salesmanship plays a big role in convincing you to believe that a product is your best choice. But really, how do you ...

Looking for an interior decorator to help you out with your flooring? With so many material and color choices available out there, it can be difficult to choose the right one for your home. Besides, surely you would want to take into account the current color trends in flooring while making a ...

Carpeting is one of the largest investments you make in your home, after your home itself. Are you giving it enough thought and putting in sufficient time and effort to choose the right carpet? We would like to make sure you are, so here is a little extra help.  Presenting our 6F ...

Explore the Amazing World of Carpet Designs- The World at your Feet…Literally Your carpet is an integral part of your floor and your home. Carpets and carpet designs have come down to this age from centuries ago. Some of the carpet designs originating from rich cultures around the world have ...

A home feels like your home only when it speaks volumes of your own likes and tastes. You want to be able to live in the comfort and serenity of your home, and have all of its elements define who and what you are.While designing the interior of your home, enough and more care is taken to get ...

Are you in the market for new flooring? Not sure what you want? If that’s the case, Bob’s Carpet Mart can help you out. There are a variety of different types of carpeting. Depending on what type and what manufacturer you decide on will determine the quality, price and longevity of the carpet....

Bob’s Carpet Mart is proud to be a Stainmaster Flooring Center. We are the exclusive Stainmaster dealer in the Tampa area as well. What does it mean to be a Stainmaster Flooring Center? Bob’s Carpet Mart can offer all of the high-quality Stainmaster products in each of its 15 locations. We ...

We are only one month into the New Year and Bob’s Carpet Mart is already boasting its best prices of the year. Stop by one of our 15 convenient locations in the Tampa area. We have the Gulf Coast covered when it comes to flooring. Our Pre-President’s Clearance Event last for two weeks only so don’t ...

Understanding the various styles of carpet can be overwhelming. Don't go blindly into a carpeting purchase without considering factors other than just how it will look. Things to consider when buying carpet for the rooms in your home should include the following: pile height, texture, color, ...