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![David Lee, Mountlake Terrace resident, is a Floor Coverings International franchisee. He visits customers’ homes in a Mobile Flooring Showroom stocked with thousands of flooring samples and serves clients throughout Snohomish County.](https://patch.com/img/cdn20/users/23251319/20231108/035357/styles/patch_image/public/dave-lee-mountlake-terrace-wa-small___08154646659.jpg)
(Seattle, WA)-He certainly didn’t know it at the time, but David Lee had some impactful influences earlier in his life that led him to where he is today; the owner of Floor Coverings International of North Seattle.
When Lee was in high school, he worked for a general contractor and also benefited from the instruction of an outstanding woodshop teacher. In addition, he spent 11 years working for his father’s wine distribution company. Both experiences were in the back of his mind as he followed his heart to becoming a business owner in an industry built on craftsmanship.
“I have always loved working with my hands to create something beautiful and now I’ve found people with the same passion, and we install new floors,” he said. “And after working for my dad, I have always wanted to own a company with an amazing culture and happy employees and be part of the community. Floor Coverings International provides all those things. It’s the best of both worlds!”
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After working for his father, the 46-year-old Lee, a Mountlake Terrace resident, worked for two major corporations, General Motors, and Caterpillar. “They both had the same vision: deliver what the customer wants, do it well and at a fair price. I’ve brought the same philosophy to my own business by working with customers’ needs and wants, then exceeding their expectations,” Lee said.
Floor Coverings International is changing the game for those looking to upgrade their homes or offices with new flooring. With their innovative and award-winning customer service tools and unique mobile showroom experience, customers can now view more than 3,000 flooring options. Launched in June, Floor Coverings International of North Seattle serves customers throughout Snohomish County.
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The Design Associates at Floor Coverings International provide personalized assistance in choosing from their extensive collection of flooring styles and materials. The mobile showroom allows clients to see how different options will look with existing furniture, lighting, and paint colors all within the comfort of their home.
Just like his father before him, Lee wanted to own a business that he could pass on to his children. Although that never came to fruition between Lee and his father, he is enthused about his future and its potential. “It didn’t work out in the long run with my father, but I am excited to venture out with my own company that I own and control, Lee said.
Floor Coverings International has already revolutionized the market as it consistently ranks as the No.1 Mobile Flooring Franchise in North America by Entrepreneur Magazine. As projected by Hardware Retailing, home improvement sales are expected to reach $625 billion by 2025 worldwide. The flooring industry is undergoing significant changes and innovations as consumers demand more quality, variety, and sustainability in their flooring choices. According to a recent report by Expert Market Research, the United States flooring market is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 6.50 percent through 2028, driven by the increasing population, rapid urbanization, and growing investments in renovations and remodeling of infrastructures.
“I love helping with projects that affect the daily lives of my customers,” Lee said. “Creating a beautiful environment inside your home gives me a feeling of accomplishment at the end of the day. To hear customers say they absolutely love their new floors is what makes the hard work worth it.”
For more information about a consultation go to Floor Coverings International of North Seattle.
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About Floor Coverings International
Norcross, GA-based Floor Coverings International ranks consistently as the No. 1 Mobile Flooring Franchise in North America by Entrepreneur Magazine. The 240 franchisees (with 30 more under development) and their Design Associates offer a unique in-home experience with a mobile showroom that comes directly to the client’s door. More than 3,000 flooring choices are available to view in the home with and alongside existing lighting, paint, and furniture. The company will open several more locations throughout the U.S. and Canada through franchise expansion. For franchise information, please visit www.flooring-franchise.com.