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About Us

Then: Peters Family in the first store see article  - link to National Floor Trends Magazine article
Locally owned and family run for over 35 years in Wisconsin, CarpetsPlus has survived our economy fluctuations.
Now: Peters Family now with 5 Wisconsin flooring stores
see article  - link to National Floor Trends Magazine article
Our group of 5 stores is locally owned and family operated in Wisconsin. We employ 60+ employees and contract with over 50 installation contractors from throughout the State of Wisconsin - from Beloit to Wausau.

Ray Peters and his son, Michael founded the Michael Peters, President recieving award from Carpets Plus Americabusiness and the Peters Family continues as the principal shareholders to this day. Numerous family members have been and many remain in various positions within the company.

The business began in 1971, originally operating under the name of Madison Carpetland USA. We changed our name to Carpets Plus of Wisconsin/ColorTile in 1997 to better reflect the full compliment of product lines, which had grown to include vinyl flooring, ceramic tile, hardwood, area rugs, and laminate flooring.

Officers include Executive Vice President Gary Pickney, Vice Presidents Mike Wanta and Marc Gerothanas. Heather Anderson is the company Secretary, and Kate Peters is the Treasurer. Regan Peters and Shannon Howery are the Assistant Secretary and Treasurer respectively.
Eterna presents award to Carpets Plus (click to read more)
We were named 2007 Retail Store of the Year
by Eterna Hardwood Flooring

In the News:

2008 - Named Retailer of the Year by Eterna Hardwood
2007 - BizSnaps interview with Michael Peters
2007 - Floor Covering Weekly discusses Area Rugs with CarpetsPlus of Wisconsin
2004 - CarpetsPlus of Wisconsin long term success
2001 - CarpetsPlus of Wisconsin plays host to annual national convention
2000 - Retailer of the year
1998 - Stores change name from Carpetland USA to CarpetsPlus of Wisconsin
1996 - We made the Onion!


Our 2007 Award Recipients:

 

 

Most Valuable Employee of the Year:  Joe Osowski

Contract Sales Persons of the Year:   Joe Osowski

Retail Sales Persons of the Year:
 Paul Roberts

Rookies of the Year:
   Eric Severson

Sophomore of the Year:
  Adam Perez

2007 Most Improved Employee:
  Aaron Karnatz

Fergerson Award:   Jeff Howery

Kornacki Award:   Joshua Fallin

2007 Vendor Salesperson of the Year:
  Carpet:
  Dan Corderman (Shaw Industries)
  Hard Surface:  Julie Jensen (Jaeckle)

We have alwaysed used Carpets Plus because of the wonderful people you have working for you.
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