Waxman’s Carpet, Rug and Tile Warehouse offers one of the largest inventories of rugs in the land

By Ken McEntee

For thousands of to-die-for area rugs in every size, shape and style, all the top brands of carpeting and hard surface flooring, Waxman’s Carpet, Rug and Tile Warehouse in North Olmsted has been servicing Clevelanders with a vast selection, curated to fit every budget, since 1974.

Spread over a 9,000-square-foot showroom, you’ll find classic to contemporary, modern and abstract to traditional and transitional rugs proudly displayed in four size categories, oversize (10x13 feet), full size (8x10 feet), midsize (5x8 feet) and compact (3.5x5.5 feet).

“The perfect rug can totally transform a room,” says owner David Waxman. “It should complement the rest of the décor and furniture. If you’ve invested enough in your home to buy an Arhaus sofa for thousands of dollars, you should also invest in the right rug to go under it. We offer styles to fit every budget, from $150 to $3,000. And we can custom cut any carpet to specially fit a space.”

Why Installation Matters
David says that they’ve been blessed over the years to retain a skilled team of carpet installers who recommend the just-right level of padding underneath for a beautiful, finished look that will last.

“There’s a serious shortage of installers in this industry,” he says. “Fortunately, our guys have stuck around. They’re like family to us, our real strength and competitive edge.”

In addition to carpeting, hard surface flooring has come a long way over the years, with ultra-durable LVT being able to mimic the rich look of hardwoods at a fraction of the cost. David says he’s proud to carry many of the best lines that are now made in the USA.

Whatever the flooring product, he explains that upfront pricing and transparency throughout the process are key to his success.

At the end of the day, David says what he loves best about his job is taking care of local families and their homes, serving the next generation of folks based on the positive experiences the last generation had with his store.

“You have to walk on something, right?” he jokes. “Why shouldn’t it be wonderful?”

Putting the Long in Longstanding
For David, carrying on the carpet and flooring store that his beloved father Sol founded is a legacy.

“My Dad rolled the dice starting this business at a time when people said he shouldn’t,” recalls David, who was a young boy at the time. “His little shop was just down the street from one of the biggest national carpet stores in Cleveland. His father, my grandfather, advised him to think big and stock more inventory, and he did.”

What Their Clients are Saying
Waxman’s has earned its reputation for customer service one five-star review at a time. A quick perusal of their online reviews includes these little gems:

“Wonderful place! Reason to shop local because of their personal approach and service. Even free delivery was greatly appreciated. We’re return customers and will continue to make Waxman’s our go-to for flooring,” says Bob L.

“Solid selection of very reasonably priced rugs. Easy to flip through the options, good service and quick to pack us up and load our car. A small thing that we loved: The rugs are hung at full length, so when you bring it home, there are no curled edges of a rug that’s been rolled up (like you’d find at big box store),” says J.J. H.

Waxman’s is located at the corner of Columbia Road and 24601 Lorain Road in North Olmsted. Call 440-734-7060 or visit Waxmans-Carpet.com for more information.