HOW WE GOT HERE
Our Story
In 1946, Tom and Lloyd Neilsen started out with a small Ballard storefront. The mission was simple: provide quality carpet and tile to Seattle-area homeowners for fair prices. Back then, product selection was straightforward since it was only carpet and tile. However, what they sold isn’t what made them stand out. Nielsen Brothers sold flooring with integrity, expertise and genuine care for every customer who walked through the door.
Nielsen Brothers Flooring changed with the time. Eventually, the Ballard operation expanded its offerings to virtually every type of flooring, including hardwood, laminate, luxury vinyl, bamboo, natural stone and innovative new materials as they became available. The company built its reputation on staying at the forefront of flooring fashion, bringing the latest products and technologies to Seattle customers while maintaining the personalized service that made them successful.
Mike’s father, Jim Nielsen along with his brother Tom and cousin Pat Nielsen carried the business into its second generation. They expanded operations, building out locations and growing the family’s reach across the Greater Seattle area. Through industry changes, economic shifts and evolving customers, they maintained the foundation of top-quality products, outstanding customer service and fair prices established by Tom and Lloyd.
