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Flooring America is locally owned and operated by regional experts. By shopping at Flooring America, you’re supporting your community, and you’ll enjoy personalized service that you won’t find elsewhere.

Showroom Location

The showroom is located on Metro Parkway between Crystal Dr. and Colonial Blvd.
Just south of Chicos; north of Arc Way
On the right hand side as you head north

 

The Carlson Family Heritage

Herman Carlson

Our Heritage dates back to the mid 1800’s when my Great Grandfather, Herman Carlson first arrived by ship to Staten Island from Sweden at the age of 11. Herman learned at an early age that hard work paid off and learned many skills. He served in the Army during WWI. When he returned, he began his career with silver polishing and then gradually moved on to become a master in his craft which was installing metal ceilings and wood flooring. Many of both his metal ceilings, & his wood floors can still be found today throughout New York City. Here began the first generation of my family’s heritage. Herman married Martha & had 11 children, 4 of which passed away during the Flu Epidemic of 1918. One of his surviving sons was my Grandfather, Frank Carlson.

 

Frank Carlson

Frank Carlson left home at age of 13 and eventually married my Grandmother Florence, whom was his first and only love since the age of 14. Frank served our country during WWII in the Navy. Upon returning home he had 5 children and spent his life working to provide for his family and become a master in the field. Frank continued his Father’s trade as a Second Generation installer. Frank had skill levels that we take for granted today because of advances in technology, such as the ability to hand plane/bevel both wood, and vinyl, planks prior to installing them in a customer’s home. He continued installing wood, carpet, and vinyl well into his 70’s.

 

Al Carlson

Frank’s oldest son, my Father, Al Carlson started working with his Father at the age of twelve. After serving in Vietnam with the Navy, he returned home and began his own career as a 3rd Generation Flooring Installer. He was taught how to hand sew carpets by my Grandfather and became well respected as a quality installer. In 1977, he came to Florida looking for something more and opened his first retail store.

My Father has always endeavored to be the best in his field and is CFI Certified as a Master Installer. He too began a family and part of that legacy still continues today with myself.

 

Travis Carlson

I began working with my Father at the age of twelve and am 4th Generation in this industry. After graduating from Ft. Myers High, I moved on to attend Florida State University. While in college, I continued to work within the flooring industry. I graduated in 2003 with a Degree in Housing and a Minor in Business. Upon returning home I became Certified as a Certified Flooring Executive (CFE), which is our industry’s highest level of certification. I was also the youngest person ever to achieve this. In addition I am a proud recipient of the 40 Under 40 Class of 2010 from the Gulf Coast Business Review and have been interviewed and published in the Business Observer.

As part of America’s leading flooring retail group, our 500+ store nationwide buying power guarantees you low prices on thousands of flooring choices backed by the most solid warranties in the floor covering industry. I, as well as the rest of my family, believe in strong family values, and offering our customers a quality product at an affordable price.

Travis Carlson

Carlson's Flooring America Fort Myers


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Our store has earned 5 STAR status for our commitment to excellence and unmatched customer service. We invite you to come experience what our customers already know. You can expect more without paying more.

Proud To Be Locally Owned

When you support a store that is locally owned and operated like ours, you know that we understand your needs better and will take care of you at every step. You know you can trust us with your home improvement projects because your neighbors have — just read their reviews.

Empowering Communities

We’re proud to be part of a strong cooperative that invests in our community, sustains family businesses, bolsters our local economy, and supports friends and neighbors.

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By coming together, local Flooring America stores are also able to benefit their customers with resources they wouldn’t have individually. They have access to an extensive selection of the finest flooring available, including hardwood, carpet, luxury vinyl, tile, laminate and more. Incredible buying power makes it possible to offer these high-quality floors at surprisingly affordable prices.

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Carlson's Flooring America

11721 Metro Parkway
Fort Myers, FL 33966


Monday - Friday

9:00AM - 5:30PM

Saturday

9:00AM - 5:30PM

Sunday

Closed