After Eight Interiors
After Eight Interiors goes that extra mile in providing the best value and up-to-date flooring solutions available. “It’s our goal to create the best living environment imaginable,” states president Gary Moore of After Eight Interiors, who has expanded the business to satisfy the ‘cash and carry’ customer, much like Home Depot.
With their new location at #109, 1135 – 64th Ave SE that includes a 3,100-square-foot showroom plus a 17,500-square-foot clearance warehouse, After Eight has shifted their focus to retail walk-in and the DIY. Given the increasing trend in home improvement, many have opted to put their money where their home is.
For almost thirty years, their primary focus has been residential flooring, including hardwood, tile, carpet, laminate, natural stone, and luxury vinyl tile. “It’s a change from our old location of 4,000 square feet of showroom space, but we still make our environment inviting with good coffee and a clean, easy to access warehouse setting,” adds Moore, who deals with most of the major manufacturers to provide the best flooring options for their customers.
“We buy a huge variety of product from all over the world, which allows us to fully explore innovations in the industry. Our years of experience has allowed us to identify market trends and support these choices through our huge inventory,” shares Moore.
One of the biggest trends in flooring today is Luxury Vinyl Plank (LVP). “It’s not hardwoods anymore. LVP and laminates have taken over due to low maintenance features that is all part of the lifestyle goal of ease and convenience,” says Moore. There has also been a shift to larger format tiles popular with both floor and wall applications with soft goods being relegated to the upstairs and bedrooms with main floors and common areas hosting a single solid surface.
Yet with all these changes, one thing remains the same. “We are dedicated to getting the job done and done right. Making sure the customer is happy is what we spend a lot of time, money, and energy on. We look after our customers—it’s who we are.”