Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Expert Flooring Solutions for Homes and Businesses in Preston
Gainsborough Flooring has been serving customers since the 1930s, evolving into a family-run business now led by Eddy and Vicky. Our expertise spans carpets, hard flooring, and bespoke solutions for residential and commercial spaces. With a central showroom in Preston, we combine decades of experience with a commitment to exceptional customer service. Our team of qualified fitters ensures professional installations tailored to individual needs, prioritising durability and aesthetic appeal.We maintain strong ties to the local community through sponsorships and partnerships with organisations like Derian House and Preston Grasshoppers. Our status as one of the region's few Amtico One suppliers underscores our industry credibility. By offering a home selection service and collaborating with interior designers, we provide tailored solutions that transform spaces while maintaining minimal disruption during installations.
Services
Carpets
Hard Flooring
Natural Flooring
Rugs
Accessories
Home Selection Service
Professional Fitting
Design Consultation
Commercial Flooring
Showroom Experience
Details
- Year established: 1930
Highlights and features
- We offer a home selection service bringing flooring samples directly to clients
- 60+ years of combined industry experience with generational expertise
- Our qualified fitters guarantee minimum disruption during installations
- We are one of only a few Amtico One suppliers in the region
- Proven track record of transforming spaces with tailored flooring solutions
What people say
Exceptional customer service
Professional fitters
Transformative results
Expert advice
Loyal customer base
Services
Carpets
We offer an extensive range of carpets including luxurious wool Axminster options and durable carpet tiles. Our selection caters to both aesthetic preferences and practical requirements for different environments. With brands like Brintons and Cormar, we provide solutions that combine comfort, style, and longevity for residential and commercial spaces.
Hard Flooring
Our hard flooring options include premium Karndean, Amtico, and natural wood solutions. These products offer versatile design possibilities while maintaining durability for high-traffic areas. We specialise in advising on appropriate materials for specific environments, ensuring both functional performance and visual appeal across residential and commercial applications.
Professional Fitting
Our qualified fitters provide expert installation services with minimal disruption to your household. They arrive at agreed times, maintain politeness throughout, and ensure thorough clean-up post-installation. This service guarantees optimal flooring performance while preserving the aesthetic integrity of your chosen products.
Home Selection Service
We bring flooring samples directly to your home for convenient decision-making. This service allows clients to evaluate materials in their actual environment under natural lighting conditions. It eliminates the need for showroom visits while ensuring informed choices that perfectly complement existing decor schemes.
Commercial Flooring
We supply and install specialised flooring for offices and commercial spaces with minimal operational disruption. Our solutions balance durability with aesthetic appeal for various business environments. From initial consultation to final installation, we ensure flooring choices meet both functional requirements and brand identity considerations.
People
Eddy Brown
Director
With over 20 years in the family business, Eddy combines generational expertise with modern flooring innovations. He oversees commercial projects and maintains our Amtico One supplier status, ensuring clients receive cutting-edge solutions. His hands-on approach guarantees quality control across all installations.
Vicky Brown
Director
Vicky manages residential projects and community initiatives with a focus on customer satisfaction. Her design expertise helps clients achieve optimal flooring combinations for their spaces. She maintains our showroom's inspirational displays and coordinates our home selection service for maximum client convenience.
Questions
What types of flooring do you specialise in?
We specialise in carpets, hard flooring (including Karndean and Amtico), natural flooring options, and bespoke rugs for both residential and commercial properties.
Do you offer in-home consultations?
Yes, our home selection service brings flooring samples directly to your home for convenient decision-making in your actual living environment.
Are your fitters qualified professionals?
All our installers are qualified professionals with extensive experience, guaranteeing minimum disruption and meticulous attention to detail during installations.
Do you work with commercial clients?
Yes, we provide tailored flooring solutions for businesses, offices, and commercial spaces with specialist requirements and minimal operational disruption.
How do you support the local community?
We sponsor local sports clubs, support Derian House children's hospice, and provide premises for educational initiatives like Creativity Works Preston.
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