Scharm Floor Covering

11/02/2026

Every great floor goes down one tile at a time.

Here’s our own Fred at work during the 2018 remodel of American Legion Post 36. Each carpet tile turned a quarter from the last, creating a rich, woven look across the room. Bill Schoenberg also helped us install the floors, and we’re grateful for the extra hands.

We’re sharing more photos from this project as Veterans Day approaches. 🇺🇸

10/30/2026

Last call for National Karastan Month. ✨

The event ends Monday, November 2nd. These final days are your chance to experience Karastan’s signature craftsmanship in person. Feel the depth of plush carpet. Trace the natural grain of rich hardwood. See how each tone shifts with the light.

Visit our Des Plaines showroom this week. Our team will help you find the floor that completes your home.

10/28/2026

Get your home holiday-ready with Alta Wood Blinds. Rich grain and warm texture blend with almost any décor, from crisp white to deep walnut.

Tilt the slats for soft winter light, or close them for privacy on long December nights.

Premium woods look high-end and perform just as well, with built-in natural energy efficiency.

Choose cordless options and coordinating valances to finish the look.

Get your windows holiday-ready. Visit our Des Plaines showroom to find the right wood blinds for every room.

10/26/2026

Great floors start with the work no one sees.

Back in 2018, our own Fred prepped the floor at Des Plaines American Legion Post 36. Boxes of new carpet tile stood ready nearby.

The project was part of the Des Plaines Chamber of Commerce & Industry & DPCCI Foundation's Veterans Back to Work Bootcamp remodel. We donated the carpet tile to the Sons of the American Legion Squadron #36.

As Veterans Day approaches, we’re sharing throwbacks from a project close to our hearts.

10/23/2026

to October 2018, when our team helped remodel American Legion Post 36 right here in Des Plaines. 🇺🇸

Some of our favorite projects are the ones that give back. Working alongside the Post’s members was an honor, and the laughs came free of charge.

Over the next few weeks, we’ll share more photos from this project as we count down to Veterans Day. Thank you to every veteran who has served our country and our community.

See how Scharm serves Des Plaines: https://rizzoyoung.biz/scharm-floor-covering

10/21/2026

Look up! National Karastan Month is here at Scharm Floor Covering. 👆

Karastan has deep Chicago roots. Marshall Field’s launched the brand in 1928, and a Karastan rug famously held up under millions of footsteps at the 1933 Chicago World’s Fair. That same quality now spans plush carpet, luxury vinyl, and hardwood.

Get up to $1,000 back on select Karastan styles through November 2. Stop by our Des Plaines showroom and see the collection up close: https://rizzoyoung.biz/scharm-karastan

Offer valid on select styles only. See store for details.

10/19/2026

Rich, deep, and ready for real life. Meet Charlton Ivy in Mink from Karastan LuxeCraft.

This luxury vinyl brings the warmth of espresso-toned hardwood without the worry. It’s 100% waterproof with the lifetime WetProtect® Gold Floodproof Warranty. The All Pet® Gold warranty covers pet stains and scratches. Comfort Core construction makes every step softer and every room quieter.

It’s National Karastan Month, so there’s never been a better time to see it in person. Get up to $1,000 back on select Karastan styles through November 2nd.

Stop by our Des Plaines showroom and let’s find your floor: https://rizzoyoung.biz/scharm-karastan

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.