New floors? How about YES.

(That picture is not of the actual flooring in their house. I cannot post actual pictures due to privacy issues)

House sitting for a major client in Dallas while their floors get renovated by The Flooring Pro Guys. Seriously impressed by the quality and workmanship that is going into this house. The owner told me that they chose this company due to not only the high quality materials they use, but the installation craftsmen they employ are top notch. From what I have seen so far, I believe it.

This client is installing engineered wood floors, which I guess is just like a laminate or something similar. I am not a flooring expert. They chose an amazing texture and design though, I wouldn’t have known it wasn’t hardwood if they didn’t tell me. I guess the stuff may not be as durable as hardwood when we start talking about a hundred years down the road, but otherwise, it is just as durable and much more cost efficient. These guys are telling me that the maintenance on it is not nearly as hard either. It seems like a win-win situation. I guess if you have money to burn, or just don’t want to think about your floors being not hardwood all the time, then you should go for hardwood. It might have a slightly better sheen to it, kind of like when you buff a car or a pair of leather shoes over and over for years and they develop that deep rich shine. I think engineered wood floors are a winner.

Now, on to my review of The Flooring Pro Guys. Seemed like an odd brand name at first, but it has grown on me. Kind of rolls off the tongue. I highly recommend these guys. They were prompt and very courteous. Before they arrived in the morning, they gave me a call to let me know that they were on their way so that I would be ready for them. When they got here, they were very polite and pleasant while introducing themselves. They asked for permission to tour the house and make sure that their measurements were correct so that they could start the job. I think the owner had them walk through once before to get a quote on the flooring installation.

hand-shake

During the installation, they tried to minimize any inconveniences to me, while I tried to stay out of the way. Again, nothing but a good experience from these guys. Safety was their top priority, which I really appreciate from a company. I spoke to one of the craftsmen briefly about his job. He said he loved it, and the way that new floors can totally transform a house. I wholeheartedly agree. He also said that he has been doing this for years, so he has seen it all. Nothing really bothers him, not even nagging customers. His sincerity showed me why these guys are so highly recommended. They provide quite the pleasant experience.

I might just have to get my floors replaced soon…

Okay, I really do need to save up and budget for that expense, but I can dream, no? I will definitely be using The Flooring Pro Guys for my home. This whole experience was a perfect example of how contractors should treat their customers, and for that matter, their employees! It almost made me want to start a career in the flooring industry. I know there are companies like this one in every industry, it can just be hard to find them sometimes. It is a matter of asking around, trying out their services, and just getting out there.

I wish you could see these new floors. They shine brighter than the sun on a hot Texas day. The texture mimics hardwood. The colors give you that genuine feeling. I am still not sure if the owner actually ordered hardwood floors, or engineered wood floors. That is how great these floors look in this house. Its a combination of great materials, and great workmanship, that can really make a project beautiful, and as they say, the devil is in the details.