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"When I am not working with wood I like to read about working with wood."

~ Philip Provins

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We figure, if you are going to be a flooring contractor, why not be a great one?

Top Floor was conceived in 2006 by Philip Provins (San Diego) and Tae Oosako (Chiba, Japan). Determined to redefine the flooring company model, we have focused on combining the best of Western and Asian business styles. The result is a company defined by our commitment to honesty, education and customer service.

Although Top Floor is less than two years old, our personnel are people of mature ability in the trade. Phil Provins, owner of Top Floor, has 15 years in the business. However, it is a focus on education which validates this experience.

"We believe" says Phil "that it simply is not enough to rely solely on past experience. The business of floorcovering is constantly in a state of change. It is the duty of every responsible contractor to stay abreast of industry changes as they occur."

"Consider the introduction of laminate flooring just a few years ago," he continues. "Most contractors were dubious about the new product. Installation guidelines for laminate in those days required that glue squeeze out onto the surface, an idea contrary to all previous notions of floor installation. Based on past experience, most contractors quickly scoffed at laminate and decided it was not worth their time to install it.

"My boss at the time, Mr. Ron Leutticke, was different. He brought his employees to just about every seminar held for the the new laminates, and encouraged us to ask questions. In time, we learned the nuances of the product and became adept at the unique installation process. Ron's company became well known in San Diego for its expert laminate installers while the other shops were forced to play catch-up."

The lesson Phil learned was simple: experience alone does not equal greatness; Greatness is a result of focused and deliberate practice. It is this belief which enables Top Floor not only to deliver a premium level of skill, but to apply a practiced sensibility and finesse to every job at hand.

We devote ourselves to learning through memberships in related organizations such as the National Wood Floor Association (NWFA) and the San Diego Fine Woodworkers Association. Along with an unparalleled commitment to customer satisfaction, we believe it makes us uniquely qualified to assist you in your project.

There is one thing we would like to make clear...

We are very good at what we do. However, we will always strive to be more effective.

We intend to be a leader in our industry. The fulfillment of that vision depends on our continuing effort to improve our work processes and understand the needs of our customers.

We know the value of good communication. We know that your time is precious. We know that your home is not a 'jobsite', but your own personal space.We go to great lengths to make the entire process go as smoothly as possible, from concept to installation so you are confident each step along the way.

A great flooring installation company should bring to a working relationship skill and ability. Talented eyes, skillful hands, a cooperative attitude, the proper temper, and the good sense to understand the importance of schedules and budgets are the requisite. This unique skill set seperates us and places us in the rank of those companies who can be relied on to do excellent work, time after time.