Our Story
65+ Years of Serving the Mahoning Valley
From a small carpet shop in 1960 to the region's trusted flooring destination, Satolli Carpet & Floor Covering continues to grow by serving customers with high-quality products, fair pricing, and the best installation and service.
40x Best of the Best
Voted by Tribune Chronicle readers for exceptional customer service and product satisfaction.
Family Owned & Operated
Three generations of flooring expertise serving our community with personalized care.
Community Focused
Deep roots in Warren and the Mahoning Valley, supporting local organizations and families.
Our Journey
From humble beginnings to the Mahoning Valley's trusted flooring destination, here's how we got here.
Continuing the Legacy
Satolli Carpet & Floor Covering continues to grow by serving the area's customers with high-quality products, a large and diverse selection, fair pricing, and only the best installation and service. Eric Thompson plans on continuing this tradition for many years to come.
30 Years of Flooring the Valley
Satolli Carpet and Floor Covering celebrates 30 years under Eric Thompson's ownership. Three decades of helping Mahoning Valley families find the perfect floors—from classic carpets to modern luxury vinyl. The showroom has grown to feature thousands of flooring samples from top brands, with the same commitment to quality and service that started in 1960.
60th Anniversary
Satolli Carpet & Floor Covering celebrates its 60th anniversary, marking six decades of serving the Mahoning Valley with quality flooring and exceptional customer service.
In Memory of Dwayne Noble
Dwayne Noble, one of the partners who helped grow Satolli Carpet, passed away. His contributions to the business and community are remembered fondly.
Expansion to New Location
Satolli Carpet & Floor Covering relocates to a larger building next to their old address. This move more than doubles the size of the showroom and warehouse. Many products and displays are added, and the inventory increases, allowing prices to be reduced due to significant volume buying discounts.
Leadership Transition
Nick Schuller moved on to pursue bigger and better opportunities, leaving Eric Thompson and Dwayne Noble to continue leading Satolli Carpet & Floor Covering.
Decade of Growth
Business continued to expand, and the satisfied customer base of Satolli Carpet & Floor Covering continued to grow throughout the Mahoning Valley and beyond.
New Ownership Era Begins
Following the passing of founder Philip Satolli, Nick Schuller and Dwayne Noble purchase the business and bring in partner Eric Thompson. Satolli Carpet opens two additional stores in Newton Falls, Ohio, and Sharon, Pennsylvania.
Satolli Carpet is Founded
Philip Satolli of Warren, Ohio, opened Satolli Carpet, beginning a legacy of quality flooring and customer service that continues to this day.
Meet Eric Thompson
Owner since 1993 | 30+ Years of Flooring Expertise
Eric has owned Satolli Carpet & Floor Covering since 1993. He is married to the former Susan Robertson, and they live in Newton Falls with their three children and seven grandchildren.
Eric graduated from Howland High School and attended Youngstown State University and Kent State University. He was twice elected as a City Council Representative and has served our community through membership on boards of directors with several civic, philanthropic, business, and professional organizations.
Thompson has been acknowledged multiple times for his remarkable community service and volunteer work, including the “Community Star” award from the American Red Cross and recognition from the United States Congress.
I've been in the flooring business for over 30 years, and I still get excited helping families find the perfect floor. Stop by the showroom and let's talk about your project!
The History of Carpet
Carpet has been a part of human civilization for thousands of years. Here's a glimpse into the rich history of this timeless flooring.
Tufted Carpets Developed
Tufted carpets were developed in the United States from candle-wick weaving techniques, revolutionizing carpet manufacturing.
Wide Loom Innovation
Britons begin to produce carpets from the first power-driven wide loom, manufacturing carpets in widths of fifteen feet for the first time.
Power Loom Invention
Erasmus Bigelow of the United States invented a power loom to make double ingrain and large, seamless patterned carpets at a more economical price. Later, it was powered by steam and sold to Scottish and English manufacturers.
Tapestry Carpet Loom
Mr. A Whytock invented a method to print yarn and then weave it into a flat fabric with the design incorporated. This was the beginning of the Tapestry Carpet Loom.
Second US Carpet Mill
The second US carpet mill opens in Massachusetts.
Machine-Made Revolution
Handmade carpets declined due to the Napoleonic War and competition from machine-made carpet manufacturers. More looms are introduced in England and Scotland.
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Jacquard's Innovation
Jacquard invents a method of presenting different colored yarns to weaving faces. This revolutionized patterned making, a system that is still in use today.
First US Carpet Factory
The first United States carpet factory opened in Philadelphia.
Golden Age of Carpet
Royal Society of Arts presented premiums for the finest carpet. Handmade carpetmaking flourished and attracted designers across England, France, and the rest of Europe.
Wilton Cut Pile
Dufossy family developed a method to cut loops of Brussels weave to make a nap in Wilton, England.
Wilton Factory Founded
Carpet factory built in Wilton, England.
French Carpet Weaving
Pierre DuPont first weaves carpets in Palace Royal Paris.
Carpets for Royalty
Verularn carpet was made for Queen Elizabeth I. Aubusson carpet center was set up in Beauvoir.
Knotting Techniques Exhibited
Carpet knotting techniques were first exhibited.
Marco Polo's Discovery
Marco Polo confirms rug making in Central Anatolia.
The Pazyryk Rug
A Pazyryk rug was first woven (found in an ice-filled tomb in outer Mongolia in 1960). The rug has all the characteristics of a modern Persian rug with pile and Ghiordes knots.
Egyptian Handloom
Evidence of Egyptian fresco of handloom (discovered in 1953).
Origins of Carpet
Evidence of goats and sheep being sheared for wool and hair and then spun and woven.
Continue the Legacy With Us
Visit our Warren showroom and experience the same quality and service that has made Satolli the Mahoning Valley's trusted flooring destination for over 60 years.