By CJ
There’s a genuine interest and pride about family businesses in Watsonville. One such business that brings such appreciation to locals is Rainbow Carpet One. Dean & Rochelle Sturtevant are now celebrating 47 years of business after moving to their location on Airport Boulevard two years ago. The convenience of this new location and the continuing commitment of the company’s staff to provide the same quality of service experienced at their former location makes Rainbow Carpet One the place to go for your new carpet or floor covering.
Dean and Rochelle want to thank the community for their continuing support and loyalty through the years. Many of the staff at Rainbow Carpet One are residents of Watsonville, and several have been with the company for over 20 years. Rainbow Carpet One prides itself on excellent customer service and free estimates, free decorating service and zero percent financing.
Competitive bidding with local municipalities is a way to support the community and Rainbow Carpet One strives to provide the finest quality materials for the public. Many civic facilities have benefited from their expertise throughout Santa Cruz and Monterey counties. It is these “word of mouth” referrals and the personal relationships this team has crafted that bring Dean and Rochelle the most pride. Another plus is that most of the RCO staff is bilingual in Spanish.
David Bobbit joined the RCO team as a teenager and was delighted when the Sturtevant family welcomed him to the fold. They recognized his competency and offered him training. Like most young people after building his confidence and skill he left to try other adventures. After his experiences he recognized the quality of Rainbow Carpet One’s work ethics and philosophies and returned to grow with the business. After 18 years, David feels it was the right decision.
When Hugo Lopez greets you at 416 Airport Boulevard you are immediately put at ease by his contagious smile. Hugo is prepared to share with you his extensive product knowledge as he understands your lifestyle and how to make your life easy as well as comfortable. Hugo provides quality because Dean & Rochelle are 100% about quality and service.
At Rainbow Carpet One they sell and install hardwood, laminate, ceramic tile, vinyl, and carpeting and carry a wide range of popular brands such as Armstrong, Mannington, Shaw, Mohawk, among many others. Knowing that each customer is receiving the best product and installment possible makes Hugo and David just as satisfied as the owner of the new flooring.
Genny Kowal began working as an installer to help her husband, Phil and enjoyed that experience for five years. She quickly learned the intricacies of the process and customers were impressed with her skill. After five years at RCO she became a Flooring Specialist in the showroom. Along with her knowledge about the installation process, she’s enthusiastic about the Ecologically Green products that are the norm at Rainbow Carpet One. As for radiant flooring, she’s glad that RCO is fully equipped to provide this technology and offer the facts on the latest options.
Often customers are in the midst of a remodeling when they enter the RCO showroom. Lisa Hawkins worked in local hardware stores before joining the Rainbow Carpet One team. Her background provides her with a sharp ear to hear their needs, which helps get a clear focus on the customer’s goals. Lisa appreciates the selection of area rugs and window coverings and the bin just outside that features remnants suitable for small spaces and fun decorating.
Understanding lifestyles and desires what it takes to create the optimal home environment with the kind of flooring you select. From beach to city, from agricultural to office, Lisa believes that for whatever purpose new flooring is needed, helping her clients select the correct end result is an adventure.
“Flooring is what we do. It’s what we know better than anyone — it’s what we do better than anyone.” Customers are invited to come see for themselves.
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Rainbow Carpet One – 416 Airport Boulevard in Watsonville. Telephone: 728-3131. Open Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. www.rainbowcarpetone.com.