Seafloor Carpets wins Metropolitan Magazine’s 2026 Best of Flooring & Carpet award

Seafloor Carpets was named Best of Flooring & Carpet for the Berlin to Ocean City region in Metropolitan Magazine’s 2026 Best of Awards, the company’s first win since it opened in 2016. The recognition reflects customer votes and comes as the Berlin, Maryland flooring business expands services for Eastern Shore homes and businesses.

Why it matters: - Seafloor Carpets’ first Metropolitan Magazine award signals strong local customer loyalty in a competitive home-improvement market. - The win gives the Berlin, Maryland flooring company added credibility as it serves coastal homeowners dealing with humidity, sand and salt air. - The recognition also highlights a family-owned business that has expanded beyond basic flooring to more specialized services for the Eastern Shore.

What happened: - Seafloor Carpets was named “Best of Flooring & Carpet” for the Berlin to Ocean City region in Metropolitan Magazine’s 2026 Best of Awards. - The award was driven by nominations and votes from customers, readers and industry professionals across the region. - The company said the honor is its first since Seafloor Carpets was founded in 2016. - Owner Jerry Andrews said the team’s customer service and work ethic helped earn the award.

The details: - Seafloor Carpets was founded in 2016 and purchased in 2025 by Jerry and Jen Andrews from former owner Don Robertson. - Jerry Andrews has 30 years of flooring industry experience, including work as an installer and general manager at another flooring company. - Don Robertson stayed on to help with the transition and continues working directly with customers in sales. - The company’s team includes six people. - Jeremy and Nicole Masonier, owners of Berlin Dentistry, said Seafloor Carpets recently updated their waiting room with luxury vinyl plank flooring and replaced carpet in hallways and offices. - The Masoniers said the team offered product guidance, professional installation and strong communication. - Seafloor Carpets supports local causes including Memorial Day and Fourth of July events for the armed forces, Wor-Wic students at Ocean Resorts Golf Club and the Ocean Pines Swim Team. - The company has added hardwood refinishing, premium hardwood solutions for oceanside living, acoustic wood panels, artificial turf and expanded tile capabilities over the past year. - Andrews said the expanded product line is intended to match Eastern Shore conditions rather than trends from other markets.

Between the lines: - The award appears to reward more than product selection; customer relationships and service quality are central to Seafloor Carpets’ local brand. - The ownership change in 2025 suggests the business is positioning itself for long-term continuity as a family operation. - The service expansion points to a broader strategy: capture more of the home and commercial flooring market by offering solutions tailored to coastal living.

What’s next: - Seafloor Carpets is directing customers to its Berlin showroom for in-person visits, in-home design consultations and estimates. - The company will likely use the award to support continued growth in flooring and specialty surface services across the Eastern Shore. - Metropolitan Magazine’s full list of 2026 Best of Award winners is available in the magazine’s August issue.

The bottom line: - Customer votes gave Seafloor Carpets a first-time regional honor and a stronger platform to grow its coastal-focused flooring business.