Business Details
Expert Flooring Solutions in Preston
Gainsborough Flooring has been serving customers since the 1930s, evolving into a family-run business now led by siblings Eddy and Vicky. Our showroom in Preston offers an extensive selection of carpets, hard flooring, and natural flooring solutions tailored to residential and commercial needs. With over six decades of combined expertise, our qualified fitters deliver professional installations that prioritise durability and aesthetic appeal.We maintain strong community ties through sponsorships and partnerships with local organisations while offering a home selection service for customer convenience. Our commitment to quality is demonstrated through our status as one of the few Amtico One suppliers in the region and our focus on using premium materials from trusted manufacturers.
Services
Carpets
Hard Flooring
Natural Flooring
Rugs
Flooring Installation
Design Consultation
Home Selection Service
Commercial Flooring
Flooring Repairs
Showroom Services
Highlights and features
- We offer over 60 years of combined experience in the flooring industry
- Our home selection service brings samples directly to your home
- We guarantee minimum disruption with professional installation services
- We are one of only a few Amtico One suppliers in the region
- Our fitters are among the best in the region with proven expertise
What people say
Stunning new floor
Professional installation
Exceptional customer service
Knowledgeable team
Community involvement
Services
Carpets
We offer an extensive range of carpets including luxurious wool Axminster options and durable carpet tiles. Our selection caters to both residential and commercial needs, with choices suitable for high-traffic areas like kitchens. Our expert team helps clients select appropriate materials based on their specific requirements, ensuring longevity and aesthetic appeal while maintaining the highest standards of quality and comfort.
Hard Flooring
Our hard flooring solutions include premium products from Amtico and Karndean alongside natural wood options. These materials provide durable, easy-to-maintain surfaces suitable for various environments. Our specialists advise on appropriate selections considering factors like underfloor heating compatibility and wear resistance, ensuring clients receive flooring solutions that combine practicality with sophisticated design elements tailored to their specific spaces and usage requirements.
Natural Flooring
We provide natural flooring options made from sustainable materials like coir and sisal. These eco-friendly choices offer unique textures and durability while maintaining environmental responsibility. Our team guides clients through material selection based on their specific needs, ensuring appropriate balance between aesthetic appeal and functional performance for different residential applications while maintaining the inherent benefits of natural fibre flooring solutions.
Flooring Installation
Our professional installation service uses qualified fitters who guarantee minimal disruption during flooring projects. The team ensures proper preparation and precise execution while maintaining tidy workspaces throughout the process. Clients benefit from our expertise in handling complex installations including curved surfaces and multi-room projects, with guaranteed results that meet exacting standards of quality and finish for both residential and commercial flooring requirements.
Home Selection Service
This convenient service brings flooring samples directly to clients' homes for evaluation in their actual living environment. Customers can assess colour variations and material textures under their own lighting conditions before making decisions. Our specialists provide expert guidance throughout the selection process while maintaining flexibility to accommodate clients' schedules, ensuring informed choices without the need for showroom visits when preferred.
People
Eddy Brown
Director
Third-generation flooring expert with extensive industry knowledge, Eddy oversees operations and client consultations. He combines traditional craftsmanship with modern techniques to ensure optimal flooring solutions for residential and commercial clients.
Vicky Brown
Director
Co-director with specialist expertise in client relations and interior design coordination. Vicky manages community projects and ensures seamless integration between client vision and practical flooring implementation across residential and commercial sectors.
Questions
What types of flooring do you offer?
We provide carpets, hard flooring, natural flooring, and rugs from premium brands like Amtico, Karndean, and Brintons, catering to both residential and commercial requirements.
Do you offer installation services?
Yes, we provide professional installation with qualified fitters who ensure minimal disruption and guarantee high-quality finishes for all flooring types.
Can I see flooring options at home?
Our home selection service brings samples directly to your home, allowing you to evaluate materials in your actual living environment before making decisions.
Are you Amtico flooring specialists?
We are one of only a few Amtico One suppliers in the region, offering exclusive access to their premium flooring collections and specialist installation expertise.
Do you work with interior designers?
Yes, we collaborate with interior designers to create coordinated flooring solutions that complement overall design schemes while maintaining practical performance characteristics.
How long have you served the community?
Our family business has served the community since the 1930s, maintaining strong local connections through sponsorships and partnerships with regional organisations.
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Reviews (6)
Stephen Hanlon
Aug 07, 2021
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Absolutely wonderful personal service can be assured from this long established company. Highly recommended!
The Nixons
Dec 10, 2020
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I was looking to get a new carpet and my mother in law was very keen that I used Gainsborough. After reading the reviews I was a little worrried about cost but was told "they are not the cheapest and they are not the dearest but they are the best". I went to the showroom and explained my requirements to Eddie who recommended a couple of options, I took some samples home and made my decision over the weekend. Eddie came and measured up and within a few days I had a price, refreshingly this came without any free offers or gimmicks if I signed up today. After a couple of weeks the carpet was being
N. Petal
Dec 05, 2020
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Positive:Professionalism,Punctuality,Quality,Responsiveness,Value
Gainsborough Flooring- Outstanding service & products...product knowledge is extremely high, definitely recommend to all my clients as I know my projects will be done to a high standard, and on time. Very professional...Thank you Vicky & your wonderful team.
Service:Install flooring
Gainsborough Flooring- Outstanding service & products...product knowledge is extremely high, definitely recommend to all my clients as I know my projects will be done to a high standard, and on time. Very professional...Thank you Vicky & your wonderful team.
Service:Install flooring
Nic Beese
Dec 20, 2019
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Staggered how this company is still in business, our initial interaction with Mark was fantastic and we had a date confirmed of the 26th August to start work, this was tied into our build and worked perfectly.
Whilst our builder was away another guy came and said the floor wasn't good enough and he needed to speak to our builder, who called and spoke to him whilst he was on his holiday. Our builder even arranged for him to come back when he was back from hols so he could confirm what was needed and he could do it. The guy from Gainsborough never returned!!! We went in today and the first thing
Whilst our builder was away another guy came and said the floor wasn't good enough and he needed to speak to our builder, who called and spoke to him whilst he was on his holiday. Our builder even arranged for him to come back when he was back from hols so he could confirm what was needed and he could do it. The guy from Gainsborough never returned!!! We went in today and the first thing
Lee Giacopazzi
Jun 17, 2019
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Gainsborough Flooring are fantastic. Their entire team are friendly, welcoming, helpful and warm. On many occasions, I have witnessed first-hand the skill of their floor fitters, many of whom have decades of experience. From commercial floors to the floors within your house. I highly recommend Gainsborough Flooring and guarantee you will not be disappointed.
Kate Holroyd
Sep 08, 2018
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Over the moon with our carpet and bathroom flooring, the fitting and the service. From start to finish the team were professional and although we had a few hiccups (the manufacturer's fault NOT Gainsborough's) we are blown away by the results. As soon as we walked into the shop we were properly looked after, the knowledge these guys have is really special. Thank you for helping finish our kiddie's bedrooms and for the bargain bathroom extra!
Warren, the fitter, was super nice and has done an excellent fit that we know will be there for years. We'll be back to Gainsborough for the rest of the
Warren, the fitter, was super nice and has done an excellent fit that we know will be there for years. We'll be back to Gainsborough for the rest of the
