Why Flooring by Design


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Flooring by Design offers a broad selection of products, styles, and colors with trendsetting designs. If you have not yet visited our showroom in Durham, you're missing out on our wide variety of at prices you can afford. Not only will you be surrounded by the most beautiful product options in North Carolina, but our team of design experts will also be there to assist you in making the very best selection for your lifestyle and budget.

Hard Surface - Hard surface floor coverings, which are laminate flooring, ceramic, porcelain, wood flooring, are popular floor coverings for living areas and halls since they can handle the wear and tear of a busy family. We offer multiple selections from top brands such as Shaw Laminate Flooring, Daltile® Floor Tile, Shaw Hardwood Flooring, Mannington Hardwood Flooring, Mannington Charter Collection™, American Olean® Tile, Shaw Tile Flooring, Mannington Porcelain Tile, guaranteeing, you will find the carpet that best suits your lifestyle needs.

Carpeting - Carpeting is still a very popular form of floor coverings in bedrooms and on stairs. It comes in a vast variety of styles: traditional cut-pile, looped berber, and cut & loop patterns and designs. Replacing your carpet is an easy and affordable way to update your home or office space. We offer multiple selections from top brands such as Kathy Ireland™ Carpet, Queen Carpet, Philadelphia™ Commercial Carpet, ShawMark Carpet, guaranteeing you will find the carpet that best suits your lifestyle needs.

Ceramic & Porcelain Tile - With its variety of materials and colors, tile offers many possibilities for creating your vision for a room. Besides, tile is very durable and easy to maintain. Durable, easy to maintain, and water-resistant, tile flooring offers several advantages for use in practically any room in your home and even outdoors. Choose from: Daltile® Floor Tile, American Olean® Tile, Shaw Tile Flooring, Mannington Porcelain Tile, and more.

Laminate Flooring - Offering the beautiful, authentic look of real wood, tile, or stone, easy-care laminates have emerged as one of today's most versatile flooring options. Laminate flooring is both sturdy and beautiful – flooring that resists fading, stains, scratches, and moisture. We carry some of the finest laminate flooring brands like: Shaw Laminate Flooring, Mannington Charter Collection™, Quick•Step Laminate Flooring, Armstrong Laminate Flooring, among others.

Hardwood - Hardwood flooring is prized for its color, grain, and lasting beauty. Hardwood flooring enhances virtually any decor style with its variety of finishes. Casual or formal, modern or classic, hardwood flooring is right at home in any home. Hardwood flooring requires minimal care to maintain its good looks. Vacuum regularly and wipe weekly with a damp mop. If you are looking for new hardwood flooring from Shaw Hardwood Flooring, Mannington Hardwood Flooring, Anderson-Tuftex Hardwood, GreenWood Bamboo™ Floors, call us. We have the best selection in Durham, North Carolina.

Luxury Vinyl Flooring - Luxury vinyl flooring provides an attractive and durable option for high traffic areas in your home. Today's luxury vinyl and waterproof flooring is one of the newest, most versatile, and high-performing flooring available. It offers the richness and texture of more expensive natural materials, such as hardwood, ceramic tile, and stone, without maxing out your budget. Choose from: Shaw Floorté LVP Flooring, and more.


Flooring by Design's Years of Service
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We have been one of the leading providers of full-service decorative surfaces, flooring, paints/coatings, window treatments, windows/doors in Durham, NC and surrounding areas for more than 44 years now. We are committed to providing the best service to meet your needs – satisfaction guaranteed. We are proud to stand behind any and all work that we do for you. You'll find a uncommon difference at Flooring by Design. We listen and provide complete satisfaction until your installation is complete.

DECORATIVE SURFACES, FLOORING, PAINTS/COATINGS, WINDOW TREATMENTS, WINDOWS/DOORS – it’s what we do best. Our company is known for providing our customers with the best products from the LEADING brands in home improvement. Because you deserve more than just any brand for your home or office! We don't sell a single product that we wouldn't have installed in our own home or office.

Aside from decorative surfaces, flooring, paints/coatings, window treatments, windows/doors, we also offer installation and more.


Flooring by Design Provides Expert Advice
Expert Product Advice

When it’s time to choose a product for your home, there are many things to consider. Whether you’re looking for a product perfect for active families or a product that stands up to moisture, knowing, and understanding the different products and attributes available can help you narrow down the selection. The experts at Flooring by Design in Durham can provide the information you need to understand the different types of materials and the installation process.

Paints and Coatings - From bright to neutral or romantic to rustic, Flooring by Design can provide the paint color that will spark your inspiration. Visit our store in Durham for all your favorite colors to start your next project. Doing it yourself? Our staff can offer step-by-step tips and best practices on painting interior and exterior surfaces in your home or office. Let us help you select the right paint that will make your next project a success.

Flooring - No one type of flooring is ideal for every room, and inevitably, the floors in your home take a beating. It’s only a matter of time before they need to be replaced. Our flooring experts can help you understand the pros, cons, and costs of several popular types of flooring, as well as some ideas about where they can work best.

Decorative Surfaces - Countertops play a demanding role: they're expected to be durable, stain-proof, scratch-proof, and heat-proof, beautiful, and economical. With all the many options available today, it’s no wonder choosing a countertop material is a daunting decision. Where to start? The experts at Flooring by Design can help you figure out your needs and your priorities.

Window Treatments - For many, window treatments are an afterthought or entirely forgotten. However, they are a key design element that pulls a room together. Whether You're just aren’t sure how to incorporate them the right way or you’ve never given window treatments much thought, Flooring by Design can help you tackle the process from start to finish.

Cheryl Dalton at their store in Durham can help you choose the right products that match your decor, lifestyle and budget.

  • Great prices, professional staff, expert installation, we stand behind every product we sell!!
  • Locally Owned and Operated
  • Commercial & Residential
  • Family Owned & Operated
  • Factory Direct Pricing
  • Professional Staff
  • Courteous, Reliable Service
  • Staffed Showroom
  • Convenient Location
  • Fully Licensed & Insured
  • Reasonable Prices
  • Customer Service
  • Years of Service
  • Shop At Home Service
  • Hundreds of Colors & Styles
  • On-Time Delivery
  • Financing Available
  • Great Selection
  • Environmentally Safe Products

When dollars are spent in Durham, NC, they can in turn be re-spent in Durham or the surrounding communities. This raises the overall level of economic activity in Durham, paying more salaries, and building Durham's tax base. This re-circulating of money leads to an increase of overall business in Durham, Durham County, and the State of North Carolina. This means more money for Durham's infrastructure like libraries and schools, and raising more money in taxable transactions to fund Durham's other local government services. When you support Flooring by Design, you support Durham

When it comes to selecting and installing commercial and residential flooring, the two specialties are very different and require different expertise. Flooring by Design specializes in both. Whether you need commercial or residential flooring they understand the difference to insure the outcome you’re expecting. Located in Durham, North Carolina, Flooring by Design is a flooring company that has the capability of taking on large or small commercial projects. They're ready to help you renovate whatever space you have with the proper flooring materials that will meet your individual needs—whether that be in your private home, or in a public commercial space.

As a family run business, the folks at Flooring by Design get to spend the day with people they cherish. And when conflict arises, they already have a history of working out issues and resolving problems together. When you're working with family, it's easier to be flexibile and family members support each to better serve the customer. Wrapped up in their success as a family is providing you with excellent products and services. Since 1981, this family owned business has built a true legacy to pass on to future generations.

Flooring by Design's knowledgeable and professional staff wants your shopping experience to be easy, enjoyable and even fun. Their team is ready and available to consult with you on all your requirements including checking inventory, providing samples, answering questions, processing orders, handling installation and arranging deliveries. They will also set up one on one appointments if needed. The professional staff at Flooring by Design works hard every day to make sure that their customers are happy. The staff believe so firmly in a high level of customer service that they have built their business around it.

Sure, it seemed like a great idea to hire a low-bid flooring contractor to help you with a renovation project. However, that feeling won’t last long if one of them is injured on your property and expects you to pay his medical bills. A professional flooring store should have the proper Durham County or Durham licenses and insurance coverage in the State of North Carolina that would pay for any mishaps that might happen along the way. In fact, it’s best to ask for proof of this coverage before any renovation projects begin to ensure you’re not at risk of a liability lawsuit.

Products We Carry

  • Adhesives
  • Architectural
  • Area Rugs
  • Athletic Surfaces
  • Business Services
  • Carpeting
  • Ceramic/Porcelain
  • Cleaning/Care
  • Countertop/Surfaces
  • Cushion/Padding
  • Equipment
  • Flooring Accessories
  • Installation Materials
  • Laminate Flooring
  • LVT/LVP
  • Natural Stone Floors
  • Paver/Quarry
  • Specialty Floors
  • Underlayment
  • Vinyl/Resilient
  • Walls
  • Window Treatment
  • Wood Flooring

Products:


Carpet Adhesives, Ceramic Tile Adhesives, Cove Base Adhesives, Indoor/Outdoor Carpet Adhesives, Linoleum Adhesives, Marble Tile Adhesives, Multi-Purpose Adhesives, Resilient Floors Adhesives, Rubber Flooring Adhesives, Seam Adhesives, Wood Adhesives, and more.


Brands:


PARABOND® Adhesives, and more.

Products:


Natural Stone Trims & Moldings, and more.

Products:


Animal Print / Wildlife Rugs, Area Rugs, Botanicals / Florals Rugs, Custom Rugs, Hand-Made Rugs, Jute Rugs, Juvenile / Kid Rugs, Machine Made Rugs, Modern / Contemporary Rugs, Motifs / Novelty Rugs, Natural Fiber Rugs, Oriental Rugs, Rug Runners, Southwestern Rugs, and more.


Brands:


Kathy Ireland™ Rugs, and more.

Products:


Basketball Court Surfaces, Golf Surfaces/Putting Greens, Gym/Fitness Center, and more.

Products:


Estimating, and more.

Products:


Carpet Cove Base, Carpeting, Children/Juvenile Carpet, Commercial (Tufted), Commercial (Woven) Carpet, Commercial Carpet, Commercial Cut Pile, Commercial Cut Pile (Pattern), Commercial Cut Pile (Texture), Commercial Cut/Uncut, Commercial Cut/Uncut (Pattern), Commercial Cut/Uncut (Texture), Commercial Loop Pile, Commercial Loop Pile (Pattern), Commercial Loop Pile (Texture), Commercial Printed Carpet, Custom Carpet, Indoor/Outdoor Carpet, Modular Carpet Tile, Patterned Carpet, Recycled Carpet, Saxony (Plush) Carpet, Saxony (textured) Carpeting, Sculptured/Cut & Loop Carpet, Shag Carpet, Spike Resistant Carpet, Synthetic Turf, and more.


Brands:


Anderson-Tuftex Carpet, Caress Carpet by Shaw, DreamWeaver® Carpet , Home Foundations, Interface® Carpet Tile, J+J Broadloom Flooring , Lees® Commercial Carpet, Mannington Commercial Carpet, Mohawk Carpet, Mohawk Commercial Flooring, Philadelphia™ Commercial Carpet, Philadelphia™ Commercial Carpet Tile, Queen Carpet, Shaw Carpet, Shaw Contract Flooring, ShawMark Carpet, and more.

Products:


Borders/Medallions, Ceramic Tile, Custom Tiles, Decorative Tile, Floor Tile (glazed), Floor Tile (unglazed), Kitchen Tile, Mosaic Tile, Mosaic Tile (glass), Mosaic Tile (glazed), Mosaic Tile (unglazed), Porcelain Tile Flooring, Spa / Pool Tile, Terra Cotta Floor Tile, and more.


Brands:


American Olean® Tile, Daltile® Floor Tile, Florida Tile, Shaw Tile Flooring, and more.

Products:


Cleaning (rug), Cleaning/Maintenance Kits, Cleaning/Restoration, Cleansers (carpet & rug), Cleansers (ceramic tile), Cleansers (grout), Cleansers (marble), Cleansers (natural stone), Cleansers (spot & stain removal), Cleansers (vinyl floor), Cleansers (wood floor), Floor Protection (disc pads), Floor Protection (runners), Polish/Wax, and more.


Brands:


BonaKemi Cleaners, Host® Cleaner, and more.

Products:


Decorative Surfaces, Engineered Stone Countertops, and more.


Brands:


DalTile® Countertops, and more.

Products:


Combination, Cushion/Padding, Double Glue, Rubber, Synthetic Fiber, Urethane, and more.


Brands:


Carpenter Cushion, FXI Carpet Padding, Leggett & Platt Cushion, ODOR-EATERS™, and more.

Products:


Cutting Equipment (carpet), Cutting Equipment (sheet vinyl), Floor Removal Equipment, and more.

Products:


Binding, Fringe, Tape, Borders - Carpet/Rug, Carpet Accessories, Ceramic Accessories, Dividers (brass/zinc), Flooring Accessories, Furniture Slides, Laminate Accessories, Moulding (laminate), Moulding (wood), Resilient Accessories, Rug Accessories, Stair Rods, Stair Treads/Nosing (metal), Stair Treads/Nosing (rubber), Stair Treads/Nosing (vinyl), Stone Accessories, Tile Trims, Trim (metal), Trim (rubber), Trim (vinyl), Underfloor Heating, Wood Accessories, and more.


Brands:


Nuheat®, Zoroufy Stair Rods, and more.

Products:


Additives (thin set), Grouts (additives), Grouts (ceramic tile), Grouts (granite), Grouts (latex), Grouts (marble), Grouts (quarry tile), Grouts (sealers), Grouts (slate), Installation Materials, Mortars, Mortars (thin set), Nails (speciality), Seam Sealers, Seaming Tapes (hot melt), Tackless Carpet Strip, Tile Setting Materials, Tile Spacers & Templates, Wood Fillers/Patches, and more.


Brands:


Ardex Surfaces, Schlüter® Transitions, and more.

Products:


Laminate Flooring Blocks, Laminate Plank Flooring , Laminate Tile Flooring, and more.


Brands:


Balterio® Laminate Flooring, Mannington Charter Collection™, Mohawk RevWood Laminate , Quick•Step Laminate Flooring, Shaw Laminate Flooring, and more.

Products:


Luxury Vinyl Sheet Flooring, Luxury Vinyl Tile (LVT), and more.


Brands:


Congoleum® DuraCeramic, COREtec® Original, Mannington Adura® Flooring, Mohawk Luxury Vinyl Flooring, Philadelphia™ Commercial Luxury Vinyl, and more.

Products:


Granite Tile Flooring, Limestone Tile Flooring, Marble Tile Flooring, Mosaic Stone Flooring, Natural Stone Flooring, Slate Flooring, Travertine Tile Flooring, Tumbledstone Flooring, and more.

Products:


Paver/Quarry Tile, Quarry Tile (chemical resistant), Quarry Tile (glazed), Quarry Tile (unglazed), and more.

Products:


Specialty Floors, and more.


Brands:


Forbo Flooring, SunTouch® Radiant Floors, and more.

Products:


Cork, Floor Radiant Heating, Foam, Laminate Floor Underlayment, Leverers/Fillers, Panel Board, Rug Underlayments, Self Leveling, Stress/Crack Suppression, Underlayment, and more.

Products:


Cove Base (vinyl), Cushioned Vinyl Flooring, Homogeneous Vinyl Floors, Inlaid Vinyl (sheet) Flooring, Inlaid Vinyl Tile, Linoleum Flooring, Resilient Flooring Insets, Resilient/Vinyl Flooring, Rubber Flooring, Rubber Sheet Flooring, Rubber Tile Floors, Sheet Vinyl Flooring, Vinyl Composition Tile (VCT), and more.


Brands:


Congoleum® Vinyl Flooring, Flexco® Resilient Floors, Interface® Resilient Flooring, IVC Vinyl Flooring, Johnsonite® Commerical Flooring, Mannington Resilient Vinyl Flooring, Metroflor Konecto , Mohawk Vinyl Flooring, Philadelphia™ Commercial Resilient, Roppe Rubber Flooring, and more.

Products:


Wall Tile (unglazed), and more.

Products:


Interior Shutters, Mini Blinds, Pleated Shades, Roller Shades, Roman Shades, Sheer Horizontal, Vertical Blinds, Window Shadings, Window Toppers, Window Treatments, Wood Blinds, Woven Woods, and more.


Brands:


Hunter Douglas®, and more.

Products:


Bamboo Flooring, Borders/Accents, Cork Plank Flooring, Cork Tile Flooring, Custom Wood Floors, Engineered Hardwood Flooring, Engineered Longstrip Flooring, Engineered Plank Flooring, Exotic Hardwood Flooring, Hand Scraped Wood Floors, Prefinished Engineered Plank, Prefinished Solid Parquet Flooring, Prefinished Solid Plank Flooring, Prefinished Strip Flooring, Solid Plank Flooring, Trims/Moldings, Unfinished Engineered Plank, Unfinished Solid Plank, Unfinished Strip Flooring, Wide Plank Flooring, Wood Flooring, and more.


Brands:


Anderson-Tuftex Hardwood, Hartco® Hardwood Flooring, Mannington Hardwood Flooring, Mohawk Hardwood Flooring, Mullican® Hardwood Flooring, Shaw Hardwood Flooring, Somerset Hardwood Flooring, WECork Flooring, and more.