
Flooring in Polk County, FL
Floors that hold up. From the people who put them in.
Carpet, hardwood, luxury vinyl, tile, laminate, and commercial flooring across Polk County. Stocked in our showroom. Installed by our certified crew. Backed by an industry-leading labor warranty.
Blackburn's Interiors · Family-owned in Winter Haven since 1962 · Three generations, one phone number
What we install
Seven categories. Every one of them stocked, measured, installed, and warrantied under one roof.
Hardwood
Solid and engineered. Oak, maple, hickory, walnut. Refinishable and built to last decades.
Carpet
Plush, berber, and frieze. Pet-friendly options. Stainmaster and Mohawk lines in stock.
Luxury Vinyl Plank
Waterproof and tough enough for kids, dogs, and Florida humidity. Looks like wood, lives like vinyl.
Tile
Porcelain, ceramic, and natural stone. For floors, walls, showers, and outdoor spaces.
Laminate
The look of hardwood at a friendlier price. Hard-wearing and quick to install.
Commercial
Schools, churches, offices, and healthcare across Polk County. Built to handle real traffic.
COREtec Floors
Premium waterproof flooring. The line we recommend most for busy households.
How it works
01
Visit the showroom
Come by Winter Haven. See it, touch it, take samples home.
02
Free in-home measure
We come to you. We measure every room and answer every question.
03
Pick & approve
Choose materials. Confirm the quote. Sign off on a start date.
04
Installation
Our crew installs it. We clean up. You enjoy it.
Side by side
Three ways to buy a floor. One you'll want to live with.
Big-box stores and online sellers are real options, and sometimes the right ones. Here is what changes when you buy from a local showroom instead.
| Feature | Blackburn's | Big-Box Store | Online Seller |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seeing the product | 8,000 sq ft showroom, full-size samples | An aisle of sample boards | Photos on a screen |
| Measuring | Free in-home measure by our team | Often a paid add-on | You measure, you own the result |
| Installation | Installers we train and certify | Third-party crews | You find your own installer |
| Labor warranty | Industry-best, honored by us | Varies by contractor | None |
| Subfloor care | FIDO treatment at no extra charge | Not offered | Not offered |
| Price | Price Match Guarantee in writing | Low sticker, add-ons stack up | Plus freight, plus return risk |
| Financing | 12 to 24-month no-interest specials | Store credit card | Varies |
| After the install | Same family answers, since 1962 | A ticket number | A chat window |
Big-box and online columns describe typical programs; details vary by store and seller.
Read the full big-box vs local breakdownRecent flooring projects

Commercial · 2025
Lake Ariana Civic Center
Auburndale, FL
Tile, luxury vinyl plank, and carpet tile across a new civic-center venue built on the historic Max Beach site.

Commercial · 2025
DeSoto County Admin Building
DeSoto County, FL
A full multi-material commercial fit-out at the DeSoto County Admin Building: luxury vinyl plank, heat-welded sheet vinyl, carpet tile, and ceramic floor and wall tile, with two wet areas sloped to drain.

Commercial · 2025
DeSoto County Courthouse
DeSoto County, FL
Installed 1,600 square feet of heavy-duty commercial carpet tile throughout the courthouse and VCT in the elevator for SEMCO Construction.
Ready to shop?
Browse the catalog. Visualize floors in your room.
The Roomvo-powered catalog lets you pick a material, narrow by color and grain, and see it rendered in your actual room. No checkout. The catalog is the start of the conversation.
Helpful info
Financing
Buy now. Pay over time.
12 and 24-month no-interest specials through Wells Fargo. Competitive rates on longer terms.
See financing optionsPolk County
Where we work.
From Winter Haven to Lakeland, Auburndale to Lake Wales. We measure and install everywhere in Polk County.
See the full service areaBig box vs local
Home center or local showroom?
An honest look at product, design, installation, warranty, and price, and when each one makes sense.
See the honest comparisonPrice Match
Find it for less? We match it.
Bring us a written quote on the identical flooring product and we match the materials price. In writing, before you buy.
Read the guaranteeFIDO Subfloor Treatment
Make your new floor last longer.
An antimicrobial subfloor treatment we apply before installation. Helps the floor stay drier and quieter for years.
Learn about FIDOFAQ
The questions we hear most.
Six decades of customer questions, answered honestly. From floor prep and waterproofing to financing and warranty.
Read the FAQ
Price Match Guarantee
Found it for less? We match it.
Bring us a written quote on the identical flooring product — same brand, same style, same spec — and we match the materials price. In writing, before you buy. No asterisks.
Read the guarantee
From the flooring tips
Reading from our archive.
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June 9, 2026
How to Get Coffee Stains Out of Carpet and Floors
A Florida flooring family's guide to removing coffee stains from carpet, hardwood, vinyl, laminate, tile, and stone. The first move, the right mix, and what to never do.

June 9, 2026
How to Get Red Wine Out of Carpet and Floors
Red wine on the floor? A Winter Haven flooring family walks you through getting it out of carpet, wood, vinyl, laminate, tile, and stone before it sets.

June 9, 2026
How to Get Pet Urine Out of Carpet (and Kill the Smell for Good)
Why pet urine smell keeps coming back, and how to actually remove it from carpet, wood, vinyl, laminate, tile, and stone. From a Winter Haven flooring family.
Questions we hear most
Do you offer financing?
Yes. We offer 12 and 24 month no-interest financing on qualifying purchases. Ask in the showroom for current promotions.
Can I take samples home?
Always. Drop by the showroom and take what you need. Most samples are free.
How long does an installation take?
Most flooring jobs run one to three days, depending on square footage and material. We give you a firm timeline before we start.
Do you handle commercial jobs?
Yes. Schools, churches, offices, and healthcare across Polk County. Ask for our commercial references.
How much does flooring installation cost in Polk County?
Most flooring projects in Polk County run between $4 and $12 per square foot installed, depending on the material. Carpet and laminate sit at the lower end; hardwood and premium luxury vinyl plank at the higher end. We give a free in-home measure and a written quote so you see the real number for your home before you decide.
Who installs my floor?
Installers we train and certify to our own standard, among the best in Florida. You get one accountable local team from the measure to the final walk-through, and every job is backed by an industry-best labor warranty.
Flooring across Polk County
What our customers say
Most of our customers come from a neighbor who sent them.
“Our school had a first-rate experience with a carpet purchase for two of our classrooms. The service and communication were excellent and the end result is beautiful. The installation was done very professionally and neatly.”
“Have been searching for years for the perfect vinyl flooring and found exactly what I wanted here. Their selection for flooring is huge! So many wonderful choices.”
Free in-home measure
Rather we reach out? Leave your details.
Tell us what you're working on. Our team calls back the next business day with your free in-home measure scheduled. No pressure, no resold info.
Ready when you are
Visit the showroom. Or let us come measure your floors.
Flooring by material
Every flooring material we install.
Pick the material that fits the room. Each page walks through the construction, the maintenance, the lifespan, and the rooms where it shines, plus the questions homeowners ask most often before they commit.
Flooring by city
We install flooring across Polk County.
Eight cities, each with its own housing stock, its own lakes and neighborhoods, and its own questions about what works where. Pick yours.
- Winter HavenOur showroom is in town
- LakelandAbout 25 minutes west of our showroom
- AuburndaleAbout 15 minutes east of our showroom
- BartowAbout 30 minutes southwest of our showroom
- Haines CityAbout 20 minutes northeast of our showroom
- DavenportAbout 35 minutes northeast of our showroom
- Lake AlfredAbout 10 minutes north of our showroom
- Lake WalesAbout 30 minutes south of our showroom
