A Veterans Day Tribute to Local Business Owner

In 2009, Steve Taylor walked into a home improvement store asking for grease, he was taken to the caulk aisle. It was at that moment he realized the home improvement industry is filled with skilled craftsman and businessman, but how many can actually call themselves both? Taylor decided to take a leap of faith and open Floor Coverings International is Pleasanton, CA. and has never looked back.

A graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy and veteran of the Gulf War, Taylor is no stranger to making bold decisions, a must-have trait when deciding to go into business for oneself. “I do a lot of home improvement projects around my own home,” said Taylor, “With Floor Coverings International, I am able to provide this service to my community at-large.”

Since opening, Taylor has worked on projects ranging from replacing water damaged floors, to flooring multi-million dollar homes, and everything in between. “I love working with each individual customer,” said Taylor, “When you work with your customers on a personal level, you can better tailor each project to meet their wants, needs, and desires.”

Taylor is proud to offer a wide array of flooring options for his customers. One option that he has seen sky rocket in popularity these past few years has been luxury vinyl. Luxury vinyl is a category of flooring that combines the high-end look of hardwood (or stone) with the durability of vinyl. In 2013, industry news website Floor Daily reported sales of luxury vinyl hit $500 million.

Steve Taylor is a shining example of how to take all of one’s passions and talents, and channel them into a successful business venture. His personalized service, flexibility, and excellence of installation all are factors that have helped Taylor maintain and grow his business since day one.