Elgin Carpet One and the Wallpaper Loft: Expanding the Floor Plan and the Vision For more than half a century, Elgin Carpet One has quite literally helped lay the foundation for homes across St. Thomas and Elgin County. Now, with a major renovation and expansion underway, the long-standing local business is preparing for its next chapter of growth. Elgin Carpet One Floor & Home traces its roots back to the late 1960s, when Jan Versteeg launched what was then known as Elgin Floor Covering. He was later joined by his brothers George and Tom. The business was incorporated in 1976 and purchased its current location at 1026 Talbot Street, transforming a former car wash into a flooring showroom. Over the decades, the building has seen numerous upgrades, but nothing quite like the current expansion. “In the past 10 years, the business has experienced substantial growth in tandem with the city of St. Thomas,” said Denise Versteeg, Owner & Manager. “We really felt the physical constraint of the building, a warehouse crammed with goods, and having additional staff required more offices and space to work.”
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To advertise here, please contact Geoff@VillagerPublications.com Customers can expect to see an even broader selection of flooring options, including the ever-popular luxury vinyl plank, which continues to drive growth. Supporting Canadian suppliers remains a priority as well, something many local homeowners value when making renovation decisions. The renovation includes the addition of 8,000 square feet of new warehouse space. That expansion will allow the company to keep more popular flooring products in stock, offering customers quicker turnaround times and competitive pricing. “This warehouse gives us a great opportunity to grow, diversify, and better serve our community,” says Michael Versteeg, Owner & Project Manager. “The ability to stock a variety of flooring and accessories will provide quick turnaround options for our customers, something we have not always been able to do in the past.” The added warehouse space also frees up the existing storage area for expanded offices, brand new bathrooms, a boardroom for meetings and staff training, and a larger showroom floor with even more product displays. Front row left to right: Denise Versteeg, Julia Versteeg, Mallory Braam, Jenn Stea, Kory Royer, Jessica Carroll and Brian Diehl. Back row left to right: Tom Versteeg, Derek Versteeg, Mike Versteeg, Rob Versteeg, Nic Matthews, and Jaiden Loucks.
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