Starting A Flooring Business

Originally Posted by PrecisionFloors

'Tis better your dreams get shattered now, than the h.o's who saved up for three years just so you could come in and hack their investment in

I'm all for hitting the ground running, but you gotta have the right shoes on first. Flip flops don't cut it in a marathon.

The best thing you could do if you really want to learn this trade, is to get a job with a GOOD established flooring contractor, as a helper...and LEARN the trade. If you are, at this point, already thinking "man I cold make some good scratch in this flooring gig" STOP.

I'll tell you right now. You ain't gonna make **** for 2-3 years. If you do it right. After that you can start to make some money, and after 5-7 you can make good money (depending on the economy lol).

Just a thought for you..I have over 20K invested in tools and equipment,...and I don't do carpet and do very little sand and finish work. Some guys have double or even triple that. The first couple years damned near all the profit I made went right back into trying to make more profit...get it?

Still interested?

Originally Posted by mrghm

20k is that all my payroll is more than that a week and i am not making huge $$ for the risks i am taking.

Originally Posted by cooper04

I am a college student with a unwavering interest in contracting and construction. I am seriously thinking of starting a flooring business providing contractors and the general public with flooring materials and installation. However, I am not sure how contractors purchase their flooring materials. I was wondering if you all could give any comments or pointers to keep in mind. All advice negative or positive is welcome.