Updated July 2026 · Independently reviewed by RemodelyourHome.com
Floor Coverings International is a national flooring franchise that brings a mobile showroom directly to homeowners — what they call the Design Center on Wheels. The concept eliminates the flooring store experience: an FCI design associate arrives at your home with 3,000+ samples spanning hardwood, LVP, tile, carpet, and more, allowing you to see products in your own lighting against your existing decor.
With 146 Google reviews averaging 5.0 stars — one of the highest ratings in the flooring category — Floor Coverings International has built a reputation for both product selection and installation quality. Over 250 franchise territories across the US and Canada give them broad geographic coverage.
Floor Coverings International’s strongest points in our research are Design Center on Wheels - 3,000+ samples and 5.0 stars - highest flooring average nationally. It rates 5.0★ across 146 reviews at the listing we verified. They work in flooring. We also recorded 250+ franchise territories. The full picture, good and bad, is below.
Here is what we hold on Floor Coverings International, at a glance: what they cover, how they price and finance work, the materials they install, and where their customers say they fall short. Every row comes from our brand research file. Where that file is blank, no row appears — we would rather show you less than fill a gap with a guess.
| Customer rating | 5.0★ from 146 reviews — Google — Floor Coverings International of Staten Island, NY, highest review count among all regional franchise listings found, verified August 2026 |
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| Services covered | Flooring |
| Materials & products | "Design Center on Wheels" - 3,000+ samples brought to the homeowner’s home in a custom-fitted vehicle Homeowner sees every sample in their actual home’s lighting and decor context Eliminates the showroom visit entirely Local franchise model - design consultant and installer are local to the area |
| Strengths | • Design Center on Wheels - 3,000+ samples • 5.0 stars - highest flooring average nationally • 250+ franchise territories • Full product range (hardwood, LVP, tile, carpet, rugs) • Local franchise model |
| Consider alternatives if | • Because it’s a franchise model, review quality varies meaningfully by which local franchisee serves your area - check reviews for your specific local franchise, not just the parent brand. |
| Our confidence in this research | High — full place page loaded successfully with genuine review text, owner responses, and dates visible. |
On the figures below: these are typical ranges for this kind of work, not quotes from Floor Coverings International. We do not hold published pricing for most companies — where we do, it is shown as theirs and labelled. Your quote depends on your home, your scope and your market: see how we build these ranges.
Hardwood typical range for this work: $8–$25 per sq ft installed: Solid and engineered hardwood from major mills. FCI can match samples to your existing floors for additions or replacements. Wide plank options available. The in-home sampling is particularly valuable for hardwood — undertones and finish sheen look very different in store lighting vs. home lighting.
Luxury Vinyl Plank typical range for this work: $5–$14 per sq ft installed: Waterproof LVP from major manufacturers. Strong selection at mid-range and premium price points. Water resistance makes LVP appropriate for kitchens, baths, and basements where solid hardwood is not advised.
Carpet typical range for this work: $3–$9 per sq ft installed: Residential carpet from major mills. Padding options and stain-resistance treatments discussed during consultation. Higher end of the market than big-box options.
Tile typical range for this work: $7–$22 per sq ft installed: Porcelain, ceramic, and natural stone. Bathroom, kitchen, and entryway applications. Custom patterns and heated floor rough-in available through FCI installers.
Consultation: A design associate arrives with the mobile showroom at your scheduled appointment. The typical visit runs 60–90 minutes for larger projects. Samples are viewed in your actual rooms — window light, existing furniture, and wall colors all affect how flooring looks. Pricing is discussed and a written quote provided.
Installation: FCI uses local subcontractors in most markets. Quality is generally high based on reviews, but as with any franchise, the local installer matters. Ask who specifically will be installing and whether they are FCI employees or subcontractors before signing.
Warranty: Product warranties through manufacturers. Installation warranty through the local franchise. Ask for the specific warranty terms in writing at contract signing.
Best fit: Homeowners who want an extensive selection presented in their own home — especially for hardwood, where lighting and existing decor significantly affect the final appearance. Also ideal for whole-home or multi-room projects where having a design consultant guide the selection process adds real value. FCI’s 5.0-star average suggests the experience consistently delivers.
Consider alternatives if: Budget is the primary driver — big-box stores (Home Depot, Lowe’s) can undercut on pricing even after installation. For LVP specifically, Empire Today or 50Floor also offer in-home consultation at potentially lower price points. For tile work, specialist tile contractors may offer more design flexibility.
These are the questions homeowners ask most often before starting this project - what it costs, how long it takes, what a fair quote looks like and which details change the price. Each answer below is written to stand on its own, so you can read just the one you need.
