Business Details
16 Years
experience
Custom Wood Flooring Solutions in Gig Harbor, WA
Avant Garde Wood Floors was founded in 2010 by Shad Gates, a construction management professional with over two decades of experience in specialty wood supply. Our company specializes in creating custom hardwood flooring solutions for residential and commercial clients nationwide. We prioritize sustainable forestry practices and offer extensive expertise in reclaimed wood, engineered flooring, and modern finishing techniques.Our team provides technical guidance on wood substrates and durability while fostering creative design collaborations with architects, builders, and homeowners. With a showroom in Gig Harbor, WA, we combine technical excellence with artistic vision to deliver unique flooring solutions that meet rigorous quality standards.
Services
Custom Wood Flooring
Solid & Engineered Wood
Reclaimed Wood Solutions
Commercial Flooring
Showroom Consultations
Details
- Year established: 2010
Highlights and features
- We offer 14+ years of expertise in specialty wood supply and flooring design
- Our team provides technical guidance on wood substrates and modern finishes
- We specialize in sustainable forestry practices and LEED-certified materials
- Our nationwide wholesale services cater to trade professionals and homeowners
- We maintain a curated showroom with over 100 premium flooring options
Services
Custom Wood Flooring
We create tailored hardwood flooring solutions combining artistic vision with technical expertise. Our custom designs accommodate unique spatial requirements while maintaining material integrity. Clients receive guidance on species selection, distressing techniques, and finish durability to ensure optimal performance in residential or commercial environments.
Solid & Engineered Wood
Our premium flooring options include both solid and engineered wood constructions. Solid wood offers timeless durability while engineered planks provide enhanced stability for varied climate conditions. Both options maintain strict quality standards for grain patterns, dimensional accuracy, and environmental sustainability across domestic and exotic wood species.
Reclaimed Wood Solutions
We specialize in repurposing historic wood materials while maintaining their inherent character. Our reclaimed flooring preserves unique patinas and structural integrity through modern processing techniques. This approach supports forest conservation while delivering distinctive flooring options with documented material provenance for LEED-certified projects.
Commercial Flooring
Our commercial flooring solutions balance aesthetic appeal with functional requirements for high-traffic environments. We provide wear-layer specifications, maintenance protocols, and acclimation strategies tailored to commercial settings. The offerings include fire-rated finishes and ADA-compliant surface textures while maintaining design flexibility for corporate and retail spaces.
Showroom Consultations
Our Gig Harbor showroom offers hands-on material evaluations with professional guidance. Clients access over 100 flooring samples, finish comparisons, and lighting demonstrations to visualize final installations. The space facilitates technical discussions about subfloor requirements, installation methods, and long-term maintenance while fostering creative exploration of color and pattern possibilities.
People
Shad Gates
Founder
Shad Gates founded Avant Garde Wood Floors in 2010 after 9 years in specialty wood supply. With construction management credentials from the University of Washington, he specializes in sustainable forestry practices and custom wood solutions for residential and commercial applications.
Questions
What types of wood flooring do you offer?
We provide solid wood, engineered wood, and reclaimed wood flooring options in both domestic and exotic species to suit various design requirements.
Do you work with commercial clients?
Yes, we supply custom wood flooring solutions for commercial projects with specialized durability requirements while maintaining aesthetic design intent.
Is your wood sustainably sourced?
We prioritize sustainable forestry practices and can provide documentation for LEED-certified materials and responsible sourcing protocols.
Can I visit your showroom?
Our Gig Harbor showroom is available by appointment for material evaluations with professional guidance on technical specifications and design options.
Do you sell directly to homeowners?
While we primarily operate wholesale to trade professionals, we welcome local homeowners for showroom consultations and custom project discussions.
What customization options exist?
We offer custom staining, distressing techniques, pattern layouts, and finish applications to create unique flooring solutions tailored to specific spaces.
