2014 NWFA Wood Floor of the Year
M P Caroll Hardwood
M P CAROLL HARDWOOD
In celebration of MP Caroll Hardwood's 10-year anniversary, Mike Carol, Owner/Operator of the company, decided to expand the showroom dedicated to hand-scraped and distressed products. The completed showroom became an award-winning success with its recognition as the best in the "CNC/Laser Cut" hardwood flooring category.
The floor consisted of Wenge, Walnut and White Oak with an eye-catching centered radius medallion. The parquet patterns were inspired by historical homes in the Buffalo, New York area. "That's how I decided to go with some of the materials and patterns for the showroom," Caroll says. "They replicate what was installed in homes here in Buffalo 80 or 100 years ago."
Bill Adams from Custom Hardwood Supply Inc. made Caroll's floor drawings into reality. Caroll was so pleased and excited about the results that he flew to their location in Louisville, Kentucky when the floor went into production.
Caroll describes the finished floor as "just perfect." The installation was a painless project for his team members. He enjoys being the first to arrive at work in the morning to be mesmerized by the beauty of the floor. "I get in at 6 or 6:30 in the morning and I'm just mesmerized to walk across that new floor," he says. "I'm most proud of the fact that the group of men who made this project a reality are professionals in every sense of the word. Only top-notch guys could put together a project like this and make it a reality."
Frequently asked questions
What wood species were used in the MP Caroll Hardwood award-winning showroom floor?+
The floor was made from Wenge, Walnut and White Oak, and featured a centered radius medallion.
Which NWFA Wood Floor of the Year category did MP Caroll Hardwood win?+
MP Caroll Hardwood won in the CNC/Laser Cut hardwood flooring category.
What inspired the parquet patterns in the MP Caroll Hardwood showroom?+
The parquet patterns were inspired by historical homes in the Buffalo, New York area, replicating floors installed in local homes 80 to 100 years ago.
Who fabricated the custom wood flooring for MP Caroll Hardwood's showroom?+
Bill Adams of Custom Hardwood Supply Inc., based in Louisville, Kentucky, turned Caroll's floor drawings into the finished product.
Why did MP Caroll Hardwood expand its showroom?+
Owner Mike Caroll expanded the showroom to celebrate the company's 10-year anniversary, dedicating the new space to hand-scraped and distressed products.