Sterling Carpet and Flooring was established in 1963 by a long time Orange County family.

The business was purchased in 1987 by John Ernst and Rich Mandel, who met while attending U. C. Santa Barbara College together.

Affectionately known to the industry as "the boys", John and Rich have built the business into one of the most reputable Flooring Covering sources in the Nation. A staff of long term employees, which include their own installation personnel, have set them apart from their competition.

Sterling is one of a very few large roll stocking dealers in the Southern California market. They became a Stainmaster Flooring Center in 2000. Among many awards over the years, they have been named Retailer Of The Year by the Western Floor Covering Association.