Carpet Store & Installation in Lakewood Ranch
Compare Shaw and DreamWeaver carpet samples at our family-owned SR-70 showroom. Explore soft, stain-resistant and pet-friendly styles, with help choosing the right padding.
We handle your carpet project from selection through professional installation, with a free in-home estimate. Serving Lakewood Ranch, Bradenton and Parrish.
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0% financing available through Synchrony for qualified buyers. Subject to credit approval. See store for details.
“They were honest and upfront on the turnaround for carpeting and install and in the end, they were able to meet it, which we’re very grateful for. Communication was excellent.”
— Christine McKelvey · Google review excerpt
Visit Our Carpet Showroom on SR-70
Compare Shaw and DreamWeaver carpet samples, feel different textures and padding, and take samples home to see them in your own lighting. Our team helps you choose your carpet and handles professional installation.
Cardinal Floors, Inc.
8734 State Road 70 E
Lakewood Ranch, FL 34202
Regular showroom hours
Monday–Friday: 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Saturday: 9 a.m.–3 p.m. · Sunday: Closed
No appointment needed to browse.
Get DirectionsWhy Carpet Still Belongs in Bedrooms & Bonus Rooms
Hard-surface floors are a great fit for kitchens and living areas, but many families find they feel too cold, hard, or echoey in the spaces where they unwind. Carpet brings a softness and warmth that no hard floor can match. It's a comfortable place to sit, play, or stretch out, and it makes early mornings and late nights more pleasant underfoot.
Carpet also makes a real difference in how a room sounds. It absorbs footsteps and cuts down on echo, which is especially valuable in upstairs bedrooms and bonus rooms, where noise can carry to the floor below. In media rooms, carpet helps create a quieter, more theater-like experience. For bedrooms, nurseries, playrooms, and any space built around rest and relaxation, carpet remains one of the most comfortable choices you can make.
Quality Padding: The Secret to Comfort and Longevity
The carpet you see is only part of the story. The padding underneath plays just as important a role in how your carpet feels and how long it lasts, yet it's often the first place where lower-priced installations cut corners.
Quality padding absorbs the impact of every step, which gives your carpet that soft, cushioned feel. It also protects the carpet fibers and backing from wear. Without proper support, carpet fibers get crushed with each step and can pack down and mat prematurely, especially along hallways and other walking paths. A dense, well-matched pad helps your carpet keep its look and comfort for years.
More cushion isn't always better, though. The best pad balances density and thickness, and it has to meet the carpet manufacturer's specifications to protect your warranty. For homes with pets, we also offer pads with a built-in moisture barrier that helps keep spills and accidents from soaking into the pad and subfloor. We'll recommend the right padding for your carpet and each room, so you get comfort that lasts.
Stain-Resistant & Pet-Friendly Options
Today's carpet is built for active households. We carry Shaw and Engineered Floors’ DreamWeaver carpet collections that feature advanced stain protection, durable fibers, and styles for every home.
Many of our carpets are made with solution-dyed fibers, where the color is built into the fiber itself instead of applied to the surface. That makes them highly resistant to fading and staining. Add built-in stain and soil protection, and everyday spills, muddy paws, and juice-box accidents become much easier to clean up. For busy homes, we'll also help you choose styles and textures that hold up to heavy traffic and hide everyday wear.
Whether you want a plush, luxurious feel for the primary bedroom or a durable, tight-twist style for a busy bonus room, we'll help you find carpet that fits your lifestyle and budget.
The Cardinal Floors Start-to-Finish Process
As a family-owned business, we handle both the materials and the installation. There's no need to coordinate separate installers or wonder who's responsible for what.
Step 1: Visit Our SR-70 Showroom
Stop by our showroom at 8734 E State Rd 70 in Lakewood Ranch to feel carpet textures in person and compare color swatches side by side. Our team will help you narrow down styles, fibers, and padding based on how each room gets used. Private after-hours showroom appointments are available upon request, subject to availability.
Step 2: Free In-Home Measurement, Tack Strip & Subfloor Inspection, and Written Quote
We'll come to your home to measure every room accurately and inspect your tack strip and subfloor. We'll plan seam placement for the cleanest possible look and identify any repairs needed before installation. You can check out physical samples from our SR-70 showroom to take home and see in your own lighting, and you'll receive a clear written quote with no surprises.
Step 3: Flawless Installation by Our Dedicated Crews
Our trusted, dedicated installation crews handle every detail, including furniture moving, tear-out and disposal of your old carpet and pad, new padding installation, and power stretching. Power stretching pulls the carpet tight and secure across the room, which helps prevent the wrinkles, ripples, and loose spots that come from improper installation. We finish with clean transitions and a full cleanup, so your new carpet is ready to enjoy.
Ready for the Comfort of New Carpet?
Whether you're refreshing one bedroom or carpeting every room upstairs, Cardinal Floors makes the process simple from start to finish.
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Visit our showroom: 8734 E State Rd 70, Lakewood Ranch, FL 34202
Private after-hours showroom appointments available upon request, subject to availability.
0% financing available through Synchrony for qualified buyers. Subject to credit approval. See store for details.
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