Paulson's Floor Coverings

Paulson's Floor Coverings is a flooring contractor in Portland, Oregon, serving residential and commercial customers across the Portland Metro area and Vancouver, Washington. The company offers a full range of services including hardwood refinishing, residential and commercial installation, design consultations, countertop installation, and area rug binding. With a catalog featuring carpet, luxury vinyl, laminate, hardwood, tile, and countertops, Paulson’s supports customers from concept to completion. Their expertise is rooted in over a century of family tradition, beginning in 1921 when Guy W. Paulson started making window shades from his home. The business has grown through four generations, maintaining a commitment to quality, service, and local relationships. With a 4.80 rating from 478 reviews, Paulson’s is recognized for its trusted reputation and consistent customer satisfaction.

The company traces its origins to a small home-based operation in Portland, where Guy W. Paulson and his wife Bess began crafting window shades in 1924. By 1928, the business expanded into linoleum and shade manufacturing, eventually evolving into the G.W. Paulson Company. Over the decades, the family business expanded into flooring and continues to operate under family leadership, with the fourth generation now in charge. The company’s long-standing relationships with suppliers and manufacturers have enabled it to offer a broad selection of quality materials at various price points. Today, Paulson’s remains a locally rooted enterprise, known for its personable staff, in-home consultations, and professional installations.

Located at 1136 SE Grand Ave in Portland, the business sits just a short walk from Southeast Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard and Southeast Belmont Street, near the Central Eastside neighborhood. It is situated directly on SE Grand Avenue, a major thoroughfare, and is within a quarter-mile of the Southeast Morrison Bridge and the Central Eastside district, making it accessible from multiple directions.

Paulson’s Floor Coverings is known for its strong local reputation, consistently high customer ratings, and an established track record supported by a large base of verified reviews. The company’s longevity and deep community ties reinforce its standing as a trusted name in flooring services across the region.

As a family-owned business with over 100 years of service in Portland and surrounding areas, Paulson’s Floor Coverings remains a cornerstone of the local flooring industry, combining legacy craftsmanship with modern expertise.