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About Sherlock's Carpet & Tile

Get to know your Orland Park, IL area flooring experts

Sherlock’s Carpet & Tile is proud to be celebrating our 50^th Anniversary!

Thank you for your continued support and allowing us to provide you with beautiful flooring and professional service since 1975.

Founded in 1975 by Joe Sherlock, our company started as a small storefront called Medallion Carpets, in Homewood, Illinois. In 1980 he found the perfect space to expand our business – 7110 West 157th Street in Orland Park, Illinois, where we still operate today!

The name of the business changed to “Carpet Warehouse Outlet”, then eventually became “Sherlock’s Carpet Warehouse” as our brand and reputation grew. Joe knew how to capture the attention of the market – quality products at great prices. He built a strong foundation and formed important relationships with suppliers that would lead to future success.

In 1994 Joe’s son Marty became President. Marty started with our company in 1980 after installing flooring through high school and then learning the role of sales through the 90’s. Marty led the company through a full remodel and rebrand in 2001 and we became the “Sherlock’s Carpet & Tile” the community knows and trusts today.

Marty brought the company into the 21st century – taking on hard surface products and diving into higher-end flooring – truly developing Sherlock’s into “Your Complete Floor Covering Store”, which became our slogan.

1994 - 2008 brought good times for our company and we experienced quality growth. The late 2000’s brought challenging times for Sherlock’s Carpet & Tile with home values plummeting and very little new construction. The company became a lean, mean, fighting machine and the small team worked together to grab customer’s attention and keep things afloat. We were also able to build relationships for remodeling and countertop services, which helped us reach new customers. Our company would not have survived this time without our strong-willed employees and our outstanding installers. The third generation became involved and Marty’s children began learning what it means to lead a business through hardship. While these years were difficult, they pushed us to elevate our service and become the company we are today.

In 2015 the recession began to ease and our company decided it was time for a change, and that our slogan should represent our true mission and what got us through the tough years – our customers. Our company slogan went from “Your Complete Floor Covering Store” to “We Specialize in Happy Customers!”, and we mean every word of it.

Our #1 priority is that our customers feel comfortable through the entire process and are left feeling happy with their experience and love their new flooring. It is thanks to our “Happy Customers” that we are celebrating our 50th anniversary.

Sherlock's Carpet & Tile showroom exterior

The COVID years brought a new wave of business – with everyone stuck inside and staring at their old floors, our company was able to show up for people in the way they needed. With customer service values at an all time low, our company thrived because people were refreshed to purchase from people who cared.

At Marty’s direction, the third generation continued to take the business to the next level by implementing new technology and hiring great people. During this time, we created a Shop At Home program for our customers which helped out customers feel safe while simultaneously allowing us to reach customers further away.

Sherlock’s Carpet & Tile is very proud of our story and the path we’ve taken to where we are today. We truly believe we have the best team members, best installers, and best customers in the Chicagoland area and accredit our success to them. We’re thrilled to be celebrating 50 Years in business and hope that you’ll stop in to browse our anniversary specials and celebrate this great accomplishment with us.

We know the best is yet to come.

Sherlock’s Carpet & Tile Celebrates 50 Years

For 50 years, Sherlock’s Carpet & Tile has helped homeowners throughout Orland Park, Chicagoland, Northwest Indiana, and Southwest Michigan find flooring they love. We’re proud to be recognized by local publications for our family-owned history, community roots, and continued commitment to happy customers.

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Our Journey Through the Years

1975

Founded as Medallion Carpets in Homewood

1980

Moved to the current Orland Park location

1990s

Became Sherlock's Carpet Warehouse

2001

Became Sherlock's Carpet & Tile

2025

Celebrated 50 Years in Business

Meet the team
Get to know the pros at Sherlock's Carpet & Tile

Don Dignan

Flooring Specialist
Don Dignan has spent much of his career working in and around homes! He spent 30 years involved in building single-family homes, giving him insight into how flooring choices impact both design and durability. In 2011, Don came across an ad for Sherlock’s on Craigslist, and the opportunity turned out to be a great fit. He credits the great staff, the best installers in the business, and a convenient five-minute commute for keeping him here. Don enjoys helping customers: He takes an informative approach, making sure clients have all the information they need to make their flooring decision with confidence. A piece of advice he shares is to pay close attention to warranty information from both the manufacturer and the installation team. If he were choosing flooring for his own home, Don would choose Mohawk's SmartStrand carpet or luxury vinyl for their maintenance and cleanability. Outside of work, he enjoys traveling and golfing, and as a local resident he enjoys helping neighbors and community members improve their homes.

Maureen Andrisen

After twenty years building customer service skills in the restaurant industry, Maureen made a career change and joined Sherlock's during the pandemic. It turned out to be a great fit! She enjoys the variety of her role—from active, hands-on tasks like making pickups in the van to assisting customers and staff in the showroom. Her favorite part of the job is helping customers discover flooring that reflects their personal style. Maureen believes the key to a great shopping experience is understanding each customer’s taste and price point, then guiding them toward the best options for their home. Personally, she’s a fan of laminate flooring because it’s scratch-resistant, waterproof, and perfect for her lively household of pets. When she’s not at work, Maureen spends most of her time with her three “fur babies”: Max the Cane Corso, Artemis the Blue Heeler, and Daisy, her rescue dog. A longtime resident of the Lemont area, she takes pride in helping neighbors create homes they love.

Daneen Malloy

After over 30 years in communications, Daneen found the perfect fit in a family-owned business where she could finish her career helping people every day. She truly enjoys working with customers—listening to their needs, solving problems, and guiding them through a smooth installation process that ends with beautiful results and happy homeowners. Her approach is simple: great service starts with understanding the customer and making every step as seamless as possible. In her own home, Daneen chose Mohawk RevWood flooring and is currently installing it throughout her main level because she loves its blend of style, durability, and value. Outside of work, she and her husband spend their summers drag racing their nitro dragster, and her family is passionate about supporting the Children’s Tumor Foundation and raising awareness for Neurofibromatosis. She’s proud to be part of a team that delivers a first-class experience from start to finish.

Karen Dalfino

Before joining Sherlock's, Karen Dalfino spent 8 years working in property management and has over 20 years of bookkeeping experience. She's drawn to the administrative side of business and enjoys supporting the team from behind the scenes. Karen works closely with installers, sales staff, and the warehouse to keep operations organized and efficient. She also builds strong relationships with vendor partners, helping ensure that invoices are accurate and processes run smoothly. For her own home, Karen would choose Mohawk's RevWood flooring because of its durability, and Karastan carpet in the bedrooms for comfort. A lifelong resident of the area, she’s proud to be part of the Sherlock’s team, where collaboration and teamwork help deliver a positive experience for every customer.

Cecil Harris

Cecil enjoys helping customers find the right balance of quality and value for their homes. Before joining Sherlock’s Carpet & Tile, he worked in the flooring industry for almost 5 years. Before that he built his career in low-voltage communications and sales. Cecil especially enjoys meeting new people each day and helping them find quality flooring that fits their budget. One piece of advice he always shares is that flooring decisions shouldn’t be based on price alone—the best results come from balancing cost with long-term quality. At home, Cecil prefers Mohawk flooring, especially carpet for bedrooms and stairs and RevWood laminate for its realistic look and dependable stain warranty. Outside of work, he enjoys spending time with his wife and children and gardening during the summer, and as someone born and raised in the Joliet area, he enjoys helping members of his local community improve their homes.