Florence is the heart of the Shoals and home to the area's largest selection of flooring stores, installers, and refinishers. From historic downtown homes with original hardwood to new builds along Cox Creek Parkway, these local professionals know Florence floors.
With around twenty listings, Florence has the deepest flooring bench in North Alabama. It spans everything from large retail showrooms with full-size hardwood, tile, and vinyl displays, to one-crew refinishing shops, to tile specialists like Monarch Ceramic Tile and Florence Tile who do nothing but tile day in and day out. Both big-box stores in town — Lowe's and Home Depot — are listed too, so you can compare their installed-flooring programs against local shops side by side.
If your home is older — near downtown, the UNA area, or a historic district — talk to a refinishing specialist before assuming the floors need replacing. Original hardwood hidden under old carpet is common in Florence, and refinishing what is already there is often the smarter job. For newer construction, most homeowners start with luxury vinyl plank or carpet upgrades over builder-grade basics. Get estimates from two or three businesses and ask each what is included: furniture moving, old-floor disposal, and subfloor prep are where bids usually differ.
Top 3 ranked from published listing criteria — verification, tenure, service range, and profile depth. The order comes from the data, nothing else.
Professional installation since 2009
Built on quality and driven by craftsmanship. Over 17 years of experience serving Florence and The Shoals area with professional flooring installation.
Premium flooring & expert design since 2002
Family-owned showroom with 7,000 sq ft of premium flooring displays. Serving the greater Shoals region since 2002 with in-house design guidance and professional installation.
Bathroom renovation & tile — 125+ year heritage
Full-service remodeling and construction company specializing in bathroom renovation and tile installation. Floor and shower tile, waterproofing, and custom tile work across the Shoals area.
Carpet, tile, hardwood & LVP installation
Family-owned flooring contractor installing and repairing carpet, tile, linoleum, hardwood, and LVP. Michael Balentine brings 35 years of wood flooring expertise to the Shoals area.
Glue-down & loose-lay LVT specialists
Florence-based flooring contractor specializing in luxury vinyl tile (LVT) installation — both glue-down and loose-lay formats. Owner Ally Collum brings personalized service and competitive pricing on direct-order LVT products.
Bring your old floors back to life
The leader in traditional hardwood floor refinishing and restoration. Bring your old floors back to life with expert craftsmanship.
Professional carpet & floor cleaning since 2001
Family-owned residential and commercial cleaning service for carpets, area rugs, ceramic floors, tile floors, and windows. Serving Florence and the greater Shoals area with thorough, reliable cleaning for over 20 years.
All types of flooring, family operated
Family-owned carpet & flooring store specializing in all types of flooring. Professional installation and friendly service for Lauderdale County and surrounding areas.
Alabama's premier tile installer
Alabama's premier specialized professional installer of waterproof showers, backsplashes, and flooring tiles. Certified tile installation with attention to detail.
Flooring & home renovation in Lauderdale County
Reputable home improvement company specializing in flooring installation, hardwood, laminate, and tile work. Serving Florence and the greater Lauderdale County area with quality renovation services.
Flooring installation, refinishing, and interior services in Florence
Professional flooring and interior services including installation, refinishing, hardwood floors, LVP, tile, floor prepping and sanding. Also offers interior painting and color consultation. Serving Florence and North Alabama.
Full-service flooring department & installation
Big-box home improvement store with a full flooring department. Shop major brands of hardwood, carpet, tile, vinyl, and laminate with professional installation services available.
Quality flooring & free estimates
McCrory's Carpet offers quality flooring options and professional installation services. Free estimates available — call to schedule a measurement appointment.
Florence's historic tile manufacturer & showroom
A Florence institution for decades, Monarch Ceramic Tile manufactures and supplies high-quality ceramic tile products. Their showroom features an extensive selection of tile for residential and commercial projects across North Alabama.
Locally trusted carpet & flooring
Locally owned carpet and flooring store serving the Quad Cities area with quality products and reliable installation.
Install & repair specialists
Flooring and tile installation and repair specialists serving Florence and surrounding areas. Active community presence with 2,000+ Facebook followers.
Shaw Flooring Network dealer
Authorized Shaw Flooring Network retailer offering quality carpet, hardwood, and vinyl with professional installation services for the Florence community.
Flooring department with installation services
National home improvement retailer with a dedicated flooring department. Carries major brands of hardwood, tile, vinyl, laminate, and carpet with professional installation available.
A showroom sells flooring material you can see and touch before you buy it. A contractor supplies the labor — installation, tear-out, and subfloor work. Several Florence businesses do both, and the big-box stores in town sell material with arranged installation. If you already know what you want, a contractor is usually the faster call; if you want to compare products in person, start with a showroom.
Have it looked at before you decide. Original hardwood can often be sanded and refinished instead of replaced, and it is usually the better-looking result in an older home. A refinishing crew can check how much wear layer is left above the tongue-and-groove — if the boards have already been sanded too many times, they will tell you straight.
Most Florence businesses serve all of Lauderdale County and the wider Shoals, including Muscle Shoals, Sheffield, Tuscumbia, Killen, Rogersville, and St. Florian. Each profile lists the communities that business says it serves, so check the service area before you call.