Who we are
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As the largest flooring company in Central and South Texas, operating eight locations from Austin to the Rio Grande Valley and Albuquerque, CRT Flooring strives to be your premier flooring center. Serving residential and commercial consumers, as well as builders, they provide a wide selection of carpet, hardwood, tile, and laminate flooring materials.
Originally founded in 1988 by Jay Barton, CRT Flooring is managed by two generations of the Barton family, who have more than 60 years of combined experience in the flooring industry. The Bartons take pride in the company’s quick growth: in just eight years, they have increased their annual revenue from a half-million to $14 million.
Originally founded in 1988 by Jay Barton, CRT Flooring is managed by two generations of the Barton family, who have more than 60 years of combined experience in the flooring industry. The Bartons take pride in the company’s quick growth: in just eight years, they have increased their annual revenue from a half-million to $14 million.
Our philosophy
Simply stated, CRT strives to be your premier flooring center. Whether we’re working with custom homebuilders, commercial contractors, or a DIY homeowner, we settle for nothing less than our customers’ complete delight with the end result.
Why choose CRT flooring?
1. Exceptional service: Our expert associates are trained to provide prompt, personalized service to each and every customer. From selecting the materials to coordinating installations to following up afterward, CRT is committed to ensuring each client’s satisfaction.
2. Affordable value: Our larger size and increased buying power allows us to offer top-quality flooring at competitive prices, so every homeowner and business can create an aesthetically pleasing environment while staying within their budgets. CRT also leverages relationships with local manufacturers to negotiate the best prices.
3. Cohesive team: We’ve built a team of positive, high-energy, and dedicated people who share a commitment to exceptional quality and service. With little to no turnover among our management staff, we’ve been better able to nurture customer relationships and deliver consistently high performance.
4. Extensive selection: All eight of our state-of-the-art showrooms features an extensive selection of flooring products. We also offer free in-home estimates and guaranteed installation services, as well as special financing with approved credit.
5. Family values: CRT’s relaxed, family-oriented culture fuels our ongoing success. We work hard to create a warm, inviting atmosphere that makes our customers feel welcomed and appreciated.
6. Worry-free warranty: CRT customers enjoy a lifetime installation warranty, which covers all labor. This warranty provides priceless peace of mind.
Learn more about our Gold Star program
Remember when things were simple? We want to simplify your flooring shopping experience. CRT Flooring has carefully researched all the flooring categories available to you the homeowner.
The Gold Star Program represents the absolute best value in every class of products. We are so confident in these products we are giving you the homeowner our 110% price match guarantee - It is that SIMPLE! You will not find our Gold Star products anywhere in this market at a better TOTAL value. You also receive our unique lifetime labor warranty!
So come on in and let us simplify your flooring shopping experience. Let my family take care of your family.
*See store associates for details regarding the price match guarantee, some restrictions apply.
The Gold Star Program represents the absolute best value in every class of products. We are so confident in these products we are giving you the homeowner our 110% price match guarantee - It is that SIMPLE! You will not find our Gold Star products anywhere in this market at a better TOTAL value. You also receive our unique lifetime labor warranty!
So come on in and let us simplify your flooring shopping experience. Let my family take care of your family.
*See store associates for details regarding the price match guarantee, some restrictions apply.
Company timeline
- February 1988 - J&R Sales, Inc. is established
- April 1994 - Carpet Remnants & Tile is purchased in Pharr, TX
- February 1995 - Carpet, Remnants & Tile opens its Laredo, TX division
- September 1995 - Carpet, Remnants & Tile opens its new builder division in San Antonio, TX
- February 1996 - Carpet, Remnants & Tile opens a third location in Victoria, TX
- September 1998 - Carpet, Remnants & Tile opens a fourth location in Harlingen, TX
- July 1999 - CRT Flooring opens its San Antonio showroom
- November 2004 - CRT Flooring Concepts completes construction of its San Antonio superstore and home office
- August 2005 - CRT Flooring Concepts opens its Austin, TX Builder Design Center
- December 2005 - CRT Flooring Concepts opens its new Victoria, TX superstore
- 2007 - Pharr location moved to the new McAllen superstore
- January 2007 - CRT Flooring Concepts opens its San Antonio Distribution Center
- August 2007 - CRT Flooring Concepts opens its statewide Commercial Division
- January 2009 - CRT Flooring Concepts opens its new Austin superstore
- February 2012 - Opening of Albuquerque, New Mexico store
- October 2014 - Houston launches Shop at Home experience
- October 2014 - Corpus Christi opens doors to their new state of the art showroom
