BROTHERS FLOOR COVERING 5352 N. Tacoma Ave. Indianapolis 317-593-9755 brothers-floorcovering.com
Writer / Julie Yates Photographer / Amy Payne
For more than 65 years, Brothers Floor Covering has been a fixture in the Broad Ripple area. Founded in 1952 by Clark Brothers, the company was established for the convenience of neighborhood residents who wanted to shop locally for home improvement materials. Now, the family-owned business is again responding to the needs of its customers by offering a unique mobile showroom that travels right to customers’ homes. “As families become busier with their jobs, kids and pets, it is not always convenient for them to shop in a showroom with hours that correspond with theirs,” says Greg Hill, president of Brothers Floor Covering. “This is just a way of trying to make the buying process easier for our clientele.”
The company’s leaders have converted an extended high-top Mercedes Sprinter van to accommodate a variety of flooring samples such as carpet, luxury vinyl plank flooring, hardwood and laminate. The vehicle’s interior is spacious enough to accommodate Hill’s 6-foot-8-inch son Andrew, who serves as one of the company’s three mobile consultants. Appointments for the mobile showroom service can be set through the company’s website and Facebook page. “We have noticed over the past couple years that people have switched to using technology to look at serving all of their needs,” Hill says. “After customers see products online, our mobile showroom has the samples needed for them to make an informed buying decision. We cater to people who are looking for professional advice on the best product to suit their needs. We sell cash and carry, but 90% of our work is professionally installed
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